Summer 2007
This issue of The Journal advises physicians on the growing epidemic of hepatitis within the U.S. prison system and the community health effects faced upon the release of infected inmates. Written by infectious disease specialists Glenn Tillotson, Ph.D.; Chris Kielbasa, D.O.; and Jeffrey Lederman, D.O., this feature provides a no-nonsense overview of hepatitis
A-E and highlights the role you should play in diagnosing, managing and preventing this illness among your patient population.

Always practical, additional resources referenced in the article are provided below:

• Top 11 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Hepatitis
• CDC Hepatits A-E Fact Sheets
• HAV, HBV and HCV Brochures (muliple languages)
• New Jersey's Strategic Plan for Hepatitis C Prevention and Control
• Hepatitis Training Information

This quarter's "Improving Patient Care" column by Alexander Rodi, D.O., focuses on Internet resources helpful to physicians who are interested in better educating their Medicare patients on available preventive/screening benefits. Click here to download a copy of “Quick Reference Information: Medicare Preventive Services,” which contains HCPCS/CPT and ICD-9-CM codes as well as who is covered, screening frequency and beneficiary payment information.

Also of significance in this issue is NJAOPS President Elliot Ames' inaugural address to the House of Delegates; insights
into the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs' requirement
of fingerprinting and criminal history background checks on all licensed physicians in the state; new structure trends within the medical malpractice insurance arena; member news and more!

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The Journal is the quarterly publication of NJAOPS and
serves as the voice of osteopathic medicine in the state of New Jersey.

Targeted toward osteopathic physicians who strive for excellence in their practices, The Journal communicates new treatments and clinical practices, provides insight into Trenton legislative action affecting osteopathic physicians, and provides valuable information on health law issues, medical malpractice insurance, and personal and professional banking for D.O.s.

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