100 Years of Unique Care
Osteopathic medicine is a unique form of American medical care that was developed in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. Dr. Still was dissatisfied with the effectiveness of 19th Century medicine. He believed that many of the medications of his day were useless or even harmful. Dr. Still was one of the first in his time to study the attributes of good health so that he could better understand the process of disease. (read more)
21st Century, Frontier Medicine
Just as Dr. Still pioneered osteopathic medicine on the Missouri frontier in 1874, today osteopathic physicians serve as modern day medical pioneers.
They continue the tradition of bringing healthcare to areas of greatest need:
"Over half of all osteopathic physicians practice in primary care areas, such as pediatrics, general practice obstetrics/gynecology and internal medicine.
" Many D.O.s fill a critical need for family doctors by practicing in small towns and rural areas. (read more)
Additional information may be found in the American Osteopathic Association's brochures "Osteopathic Medicine" and "Osteopathic Medical Education"
Electronic Health Records Incentive Program Registration
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) have announced that registration for the Medicare electronic health record (EHR) incentive program will open Monday, January 3, 2011. Registration for eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs in Kentucky begins on January 3, 2011.
All eligible professionals are required to register in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive program. To prepare for registration, physicians should familiarize themselves with the incentive programs’ requirements by visiting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) official site for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. This site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions. (more)
