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Preferred Vendors

As a member of the Maine Osteopathic Association, you are given the opportunity to receive benefits and discounts from the association’s “Preferred Vendors”. Below, you will find brief descriptions of those services that only a dues paying member of the Maine Osteopathic Association can receive.

Practice Consultations
Offered free to members to assist with your coding, billing and all around Practice Issues to ensure optimum reimbursement and practical office information. The association provides two ways to get timely answers to members questions:

For General Practice topics, Medicaid/Medicare PDL and PA concerns and Managed Care Concerns ~ use the MOA’s Payor/Payee Relations Committee ~ just email your Practice Issue question or concern, 24 hours a day/ 7 days to the MOA at info@mainedo.org or contact the MOA office at 207-623-1101 or by fax at 207-623-4228. Our Coding Expert and Chair of the MOA’s Payor/Payee Relations Committee, Doug Jorgensen, D.O. and/or staff will respond to your questions and concerns.
For specific Billing/Coding questions ~ use MOA’s Free Local Hotline Service provided by Pat Roy at MedBill Resources, Two Great Falls Plaza, PO box 830, Auburn, Maine at 800-559-6515 or 207-786-8816 or email her at proy@medbillresources.com.

Discounted Fees to MOA CME Conferences
Provides reduced registration fees for all MOA members. Save 80-89% on registration fees at both the Mid-Winter Conference and Annual Convention, as well as save on additional educational programs throughout the year. The educational content crosses all physician specialties with information that includes risk management topics, reimbursement issues, as well as updates on state regulatory issues that have a direct impact upon your practice. The MOA provides more than 40+ hours of AOA Category 1 credits for all osteopathic specialties. This benefit alone yields savings that exceed your annual membership dues!

Group Dental Insurance
The Association provides dental insurance through Northeast Delta Dental. This insurance is available for members and is extended to employees and their dependents. For more information, please contact: Macomber, Farr & Whitten at: 1-800-989-9049, One Market Square, Augusta, ME 04330

Group Discount on Medical Supplies
This unique MOA Group Purchasing Program saves members 15 – 20% on select high volume medical, surgical and laboratory commodity items. Additional services include: 1) no minimum ordering requirements, 2) orders faxed 24 hours a day – toll free, 3) personal field representation for order assistance and service, 4) customized price lists are generated, 5) product sampling and in office demonstrations are available, 6) as well as professional sales representative contacts. Buying power of our association is reflected in the competitive pricing ADCO offers. To enroll contact Diane Simpson, Sales Manager at 800-727-5273 or 800-727-5275 for voice mail at ext. 129. ADCO, 1292 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Discount Debt Collection Agency Services
Not only do MOA members receive discounted pricing for this service, they also benefit from working with a debt collection agency that specializes in healthcare and has been providing quality healthcare collection services since 1980. Fee is contingent upon successful collection of your accounts. We treat your patients like you do....with respect. Our motto is "pleasant persistence" and our well trained staff average over 10 years of healthcare collection experience. For more information please contact: Brian Donahue, President, Affiliated Collections at 800-227-4120/ (207)973-6777, bdonahue@ahs.emh.com or Kelley Abdelqader (same telephone number) and/or kelleyaq@ahs.emh.org.

Customized Medical Transcription Services
Northeast Transcription, Incorporated (NTI) is a privately owned and operated, full service national transcription company utilizing the latest in voice recording, retrieval, and communication technologies. NTI has been providing secure, timely transcription to physicians, specialty practices and hospitals since 1994. Currently, NTI serves over 1000 healthcare providers.

NTI offers customized services to meet MOA members’ needs and budgets, while ensuring quality transcription and responsive turn-around times. NTI recognizes that medical transcription requirements vary from record to record. In response, NTI has created a system that is configurable to meet MOA members' individual needs. Members have the option to customize features of a medical record creation system such as format, management reports, dictation keypads, demographic data and delivery methods. In addition, NTI provides a waiver of the initial set up fees (value of $125) for all MOA members. For more information, please contact: Lisa Kinsman, Client Servicing Director, Northeast Transcription, Inc. 800-948-4721/(207) 878-8183 ext. 205 or by email at LisaK@ntitech.com.

MOA Annual Membership Directory & The “Maine D.O.” Newsletter
This comprehensive membership directory is an important resource that provides information for staff and for referral opportunities. Only members of the association are listed. The osteopathic physician database is also posted and updated on our website at www.mainedo.org to assist patients in locating an osteopathic physician in Maine. The “Maine D.O.” Newsletter is published quarterly to keep you up-to-date on state and national medical news. It also highlights Practice Issues 101 and other pertinent professional news.

MOA Website
The MOA’s website at www.mainedo.org, features a “MOA Members Only Area” designed to offer MOA members exclusive access to information that is both timely and vital to the osteopathic community. The site also features a public “Find a D.O.” section to assist patients in their search for a D.O. to meet their health needs. (only MOA members are listed) Go on-line to register for the MOA’s CME conferences, apply for membership, renew your dues on-line, access the Practice Issues 101 section, search past newsletter issues, access timely legislative news and information to assist you in your daily practice needs and so much more!

MOA E-News Brief
The weekly E-News Briefs are for MOA members only that have provided the association with their current email address. Timely issues affecting the osteopathic community, updates in the MaineCare Program, regulatory information and practice issues that affect you on a daily basis are at your fingertips on a weekly basis. You and your practice manager/staff will appreciate receiving this easy to read, quick E-news Brief. We encourage feedback/questions concerning issues that you need answers to through the E-News Brief. This New membership benefit is brought to you out of your need to receive information quickly, precisely and weekly.

Medical Malpractice Insurance
Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine is the leading medical professional liability provider in Maine, serving physicians, health care facilities, and other health care providers since 1978. Along with insurance products and services, Medical Mutual’s subsidiaries offer practice management consultation, technology services and comprehensive media services to the northern New England health care community. The Company is dedicated to providing services that enhance the efficiency of physician practices and quality of patient care, and is recognized for its key advocacy role in protecting the interests of its insured’s before the State Legislature. Because of its commitment to strong financial and operational standards, Medical Mutual is consistently awarded the A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent). For additional information about Medical Mutual call 1-800-942-2791.

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	Membership Services Preferred Vendors As a member of the Maine Osteopathic Association, you are given the opportunity to receive benefits and discounts from the association’s “Preferred Vendors”. Below, you will find brief descriptions of those services that only a dues paying member of the Maine Osteopathic Association can receive. Practice Consultations Offered free to members to assist with your coding, billing and all around Practice Issues to ensure optimum reimbursement and practical office information. The association provides two ways to get timely answers to members questions: For General Practice topics, Medicaid/Medicare PDL and PA concerns and Managed Care Concerns ~ use the MOA’s Payor/Payee Relations Committee ~ just email your Practice Issue question or concern, 24 hours a day/ 7 days to the MOA at info@mainedo.org or contact the MOA office at 207-623-1101 or by fax at 207-623-4228. Our Coding Expert and Chair of the MOA’s Payor/Payee Relations Committee, Doug Jorgensen, D.O. and/or staff will respond to your questions and concerns. For specific Billing/Coding questions ~ use MOA’s Free Local Hotline Service provided by Pat Roy at MedBill Resources, Two Great Falls Plaza, PO box 830, Auburn, Maine at 800-559-6515 or 207-786-8816 or email her at proy@medbillresources.com. Discounted Fees to MOA CME Conferences Provides reduced registration fees for all MOA members. Save 80-89% on registration fees at both the Mid-Winter Conference and Annual Convention, as well as save on additional educational programs throughout the year. The educational content crosses all physician specialties with information that includes risk management topics, reimbursement issues, as well as updates on state regulatory issues that have a direct impact upon your practice. The MOA provides more than 40+ hours of AOA Category 1 credits for all osteopathic specialties. This benefit alone yields savings that exceed your annual membership dues! Group Dental Insurance The Association provides dental insurance through Northeast Delta Dental. This insurance is available for members and is extended to employees and their dependents. For more information, please contact: Macomber, Farr & Whitten at: 1-800-989-9049, One Market Square, Augusta, ME 04330 Group Discount on Medical Supplies This unique MOA Group Purchasing Program saves members 15 – 20% on select high volume medical, surgical and laboratory commodity items. Additional services include: 1) no minimum ordering requirements, 2) orders faxed 24 hours a day – toll free, 3) personal field representation for order assistance and service, 4) customized price lists are generated, 5) product sampling and in office demonstrations are available, 6) as well as professional sales representative contacts. Buying power of our association is reflected in the competitive pricing ADCO offers. To enroll contact Diane Simpson, Sales Manager at 800-727-5273 or 800-727-5275 for voice mail at ext. 129. ADCO, 1292 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401 Discount Debt Collection Agency Services Not only do MOA members receive discounted pricing for this service, they also benefit from working with a debt collection agency that specializes in healthcare and has been providing quality healthcare collection services since 1980. Fee is contingent upon successful collection of your accounts. We treat your patients like you do....with respect. Our motto is "pleasant persistence" and our well trained staff average over 10 years of healthcare collection experience. For more information please contact: Brian Donahue, President, Affiliated Collections at 800-227-4120/ (207)973-6777, bdonahue@ahs.emh.com or Kelley Abdelqader (same telephone number) and/or kelleyaq@ahs.emh.org. Customized Medical Transcription Services Northeast Transcription, Incorporated (NTI) is a privately owned and operated, full service national transcription company utilizing the latest in voice recording, retrieval, and communication technologies. NTI has been providing secure, timely transcription to physicians, specialty practices and hospitals since 1994. Currently, NTI serves over 1000 healthcare providers. NTI offers customized services to meet MOA members’ needs and budgets, while ensuring quality transcription and responsive turn-around times. NTI recognizes that medical transcription requirements vary from record to record. In response, NTI has created a system that is configurable to meet MOA members' individual needs. Members have the option to customize features of a medical record creation system such as format, management reports, dictation keypads, demographic data and delivery methods. In addition, NTI provides a waiver of the initial set up fees (value of $125) for all MOA members. For more information, please contact: Lisa Kinsman, Client Servicing Director, Northeast Transcription, Inc. 800-948-4721/(207) 878-8183 ext. 205 or by email at LisaK@ntitech.com. MOA Annual Membership Directory & The “Maine D.O.” Newsletter This comprehensive membership directory is an important resource that provides information for staff and for referral opportunities. Only members of the association are listed. The osteopathic physician database is also posted and updated on our website at www.mainedo.org to assist patients in locating an osteopathic physician in Maine. The “Maine D.O.” Newsletter is published quarterly to keep you up-to-date on state and national medical news. It also highlights Practice Issues 101 and other pertinent professional news. MOA Website The MOA’s website at www.mainedo.org, features a “MOA Members Only Area” designed to offer MOA members exclusive access to information that is both timely and vital to the osteopathic community. The site also features a public “Find a D.O.” section to assist patients in their search for a D.O. to meet their health needs. (only MOA members are listed) Go on-line to register for the MOA’s CME conferences, apply for membership, renew your dues on-line, access the Practice Issues 101 section, search past newsletter issues, access timely legislative news and information to assist you in your daily practice needs and so much more! MOA E-News Brief The weekly E-News Briefs are for MOA members only that have provided the association with their current email address. Timely issues affecting the osteopathic community, updates in the MaineCare Program, regulatory information and practice issues that affect you on a daily basis are at your fingertips on a weekly basis. You and your practice manager/staff will appreciate receiving this easy to read, quick E-news Brief. We encourage feedback/questions concerning issues that you need answers to through the E-News Brief. This New membership benefit is brought to you out of your need to receive information quickly, precisely and weekly. Medical Malpractice Insurance Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine is the leading medical professional liability provider in Maine, serving physicians, health care facilities, and other health care providers since 1978. Along with insurance products and services, Medical Mutual’s subsidiaries offer practice management consultation, technology services and comprehensive media services to the northern New England health care community. The Company is dedicated to providing services that enhance the efficiency of physician practices and quality of patient care, and is recognized for its key advocacy role in protecting the interests of its insured’s before the State Legislature. Because of its commitment to strong financial and operational standards, Medical Mutual is consistently awarded the A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent). For additional information about Medical Mutual call 1-800-942-2791.