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MSOA Lobby Day draws physician-lobbyists

Orthopaedic physicians lobbied on issues affecting physical therapy, restrictions on imaging, and insurance reform at MSOA's Annual Lobby Day in Jefferson City on February 27. Attendees received a good dose of political insight, candid partisanship, and legislative philosophy. At a private luncheon for members of the Missouri Senate, MSOA physicians used the opportunity to hold substantive discussion with several members of the Missouri Senate. MSOA physicians also met with key members of the Missouri House.  

Sen. Kevin Engler (R-Farmington) discusses insurance reform with MSOA President Mike Grillot during lunch in the office of Sen. Norma Champion, chair of the Senate Public Health Committee.

MSOA members lobby Rep. Jay Wasson, chairman of the House Professional Registration Committee, regarding legislation affecting physical therapy services in Missouri.

Doug Kiburz, M.D. meets with Sen. John Loudon (R-Ballwin), chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, about Loudon's opposition to health insurance reform initiatives supported by MSOA.

MSOA members Joel Jeffries, M.D.; Michael Burns, M.D.; Doug Kiburz, M.D.; Jason Calhoun, M.D.; Tom Reinsel, M.D.; Greg Galakatos, M.D. and Mike Grillot, M.D. with Rep. Sam Page, M.D., candidate for Lt. Gov.

MSOA hosted its popular Mid-Missouri Football Social at the exciting Missouri v. Nebraska football game on October 6. MSOA members enjoyed an evening of great football and socializing with colleagues from around the state.

Dr. Brett Crist and Dr. John Anderson with the MU Department of Orthopaedics cheer on the Tigers.

Dr. Curtis Mathis, St. John's Orthopedics-Lebanon, visits with a former MU football player.

Dr. Jason Calhoun, Chair of the MU Department of Orthopaedics, Craig Kuhns, MU Department of Orthopaedics, Jerri Jeffries and Dr. Joel Jeffries, MU Department of Orthopaedics visit during the game.

Gina Choma, Dr. Ted Choma, Dr. Mark Anderson, Dr. Brett Crist and Dr. John Anderson, all of MU Department of Orthopaedics, and Dr. Tom Reinsel, Gateway Spine of St. Louis watch from the MSOA tent.

MSOA hosted the second Southwest Regional Meeting on April 5 at St. John's
in Springfield, Missouri. More than 27 doctors and Southwest Missouri
legislators attended the informative regional meeting. MSOA President Jason
Calhoun, M.D. presented an informative discussion on prophylactic
antibiotics and new bacteria from Iraq.

(l.-r.)MSOA Board Member Michael Clarke, M.D., MSOA President
Jason Calhoun, M.D. and Richard Seagrave, M.D. Dr. Seagrave was Chief
Resident during Dr. Calhoun's residency.

Michael Clarke, M.D., Tom McClain, M.D., MSOA Director Mary Phillips, and Rep. Dennis Wood (R-Branson) visit at the regional meeting.

(l.-r.) Rep. Don Ruzicka (R-Mount Vernon), Rep. Sara Lampe (D-Springfield), and Rep. Dennis Wood (R-Branson).

(l.-r.) MSOA President-elect Michael Grillot,M.D.; MSOA President Jason Calhoun, M.D.; Director Mary Phillips; Rep. Sara Lampe; and Brad Wyrsch, M.D.

Jason Calhoun, M.D. presented a CME course on prophylactic antibiotics and new bacteria from Iraq. Dr. Calhoun is chair of the Orthopaedic Department at the University of Missouri-Columbia and chair of the AAOS Infections Committee.

Dr. Scott W. McMurray and Rep. Charlie Norr (D-Springfield)

Rep. Shane Schoeller (R-Springfield), Rep. Don Ruzicka and Michael Grillot, M.D. listen to the CME presentation.

AAOS Anual Meeting, San Diego, CA
February, 2006

Brian Treece, Mary Phillips, Jerri and Joel Jeffries, and Karl Hamson

Beth and Doug Haltom, Allison Wade, Walter Greene, Kevin Marberry, Tony Choi, and Steve Kane

Pam Gainor, Dirk Alander, Kathryn Allen, Thad and Anissa Leasburg

Natalie Sefton, Paula and Rick White, and Kent Lowry

Brian Treece, Barry Gainor and Mary Phillips.

Back row: Kent Lowry, Karl Hamsom, Joel Jeffries, Steve Kane, Thad Leaseburg, Ajay Aggarwal, Doug Haltom, and Barry Gainor.
Middle row: Tony Choi, Rick White, Kevin Marberry, Craig Satterlee, Allison Wade, and Dirk Alander.
Seated: Jeff Anglen, Bill Allen, Jason Calhoun, and Walter Greene.

Columbia MSOA Regional Social

Jerri Jeffries, Brian Treece, Rep. Kevin Threlkeld, M.D., Joel Jeffries, M.D. and Emily Jeffries.

Chris Stevens, Beth Kiburz, Connie Kiburz, Doug Kiburz, M.D. and Brian Treece visit at the MU- Mississippi game.

Tom Reinsel, M.D. and Jason Calhoun, M.D. visit during the football game.

Pam Gainor, Barry Gainor, M.D., Tom Aleto, M.D. at the MU football game.

Ted Choma, M.D., Joel Jeffries, M.D., Craig Kuhns, M.D. and Gina Choma relax during the game.

Tony Choi, M.D. and Tom Aleto visit with friends over lunch at half time.

Craig Kuhns, M.D. and Julie Kuhns enjoying the football game.

Jefferson City, Missouri: Regional Meeting, February 1, 2006

Dr. Steve Morton, Dr. Tom Reinsel, Sen. Norma Champion (R-Springfield), Krystyna Clarke and Dr. Mike Clarke visit about orthoapedic issues before the Senate. (Feb. 1, 2006)

L-R: Rep. Wayne Cooper, MD, Dr. Tom Reinsel, Rep. Kevin Threlkeld, MD and his intern Aaron Greisheimer listen to guest speaker Dr. Bob Dimeff of Ohio prior to the MU-Texas basketball game. (Feb. 1, 2006)

MSOA members and guests listen to Dr. Bob Dimeff of Ohio prior to the MU-Texas game. (Feb. 1, 2006)

L-R: MU resident physicians Drs. Matt Barrett, David Greenberg, Thad Leaseberg and Matt Smith enjoy the dinner and lecture prior to the MU-Texas game. (Feb.1, 2006)

L-R: Visiting prior to the game are: Dr. Steve Morton (MSOA President), Dr. Bob Gaines, Ken Calhoun (honorary member), Dr. Jason Calhoun (MSOA President-elect), Rep. Sam Page, MD (Creve Coeur), Dr. Bill Crist (Dean of the MU School of Medicine), Dr. Michael Clarke, Sen. Wheeler, MD, JD (Kansas City) and Sen. Chuck Graham (Columbia). (Feb 1, 2006).

L-R: Karen and Jacob Hoernschemeyer (honorary member), Dr. David Greenberg
and Dr. Brad Crow relax prior to the game. (Feb. 1, 2006)