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December Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
2015 Brings Changes, Challenges to Medicine
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
Executive Vice President:
Serving All by Moving Forward
By David M. Nowak, EVP
Physician Leadership Institute Returns in February
Changes in Maintenance of Certification Urged
Coping with ICD-10 Challenges? Medi Globe America’s
Resources Can Help
SLMMS Volunteers Pack Meals for the Needy
Resolution Timeline Shifts Forward for 2016
The Legacy of the Manhattan Project in St. Louis: Cancer Concern?
By Faisal Khan, MBBS, MPH, Director, St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Physicians Consider Paths to Independence, Employment
Number of physicians in hospital-owned practices continues to grow; others pursue strategies to preserve independence
By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine
The Five Key Strategies for Survival
From payment and compliance challenges to measuring quality, how physicians can stay ahead in today’s environment
By Jerrie K. Weith, MBA, FMFMA, CMPE
A Tale of Practice Transition
The Cast of Players in Practice Integration
By Julie Guethler, MGMA of Greater St. Louis
Medicare at 50 Years: The Good and the Bad
Early vision clouded by managed care progams, special interests
By Arthur Gale, MD
Students Present Speeches at MAC Luncheon
By Gill Waltman, SLMMS Alliance
• SCAM Q:
Obamacare Co-ops Have Flown the Coop
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD |
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October Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
Diving Into ICD-10
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
Executive Vice President:
The “Yelping” of Membership
By David M. Nowak, EVP
Nominees Announced for SLMMS 2016 Officers and Councilors
Election takes place online November 1-25
Your Online Reputation CAN Work for You!
By Jamie Verkamp-Taylor, (e)merge Medical Marketing Consultants
Legal Considerations in Responding to Online Patient Reviews
By Hannah M. Nelson and Stuart J. Vogelsmeier, Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Local Physicians Watch Online Reviews
By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine
Patient Satisfaction: The Never-Ending Challenge
By Christine M. Keefe, CPA, CMPE, MGMA of Greater St. Louis
Efforts Focus on Reducing Prescription Drug Abuse
By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine
Polypharmacy, Parsimonious Prescribing and Personalized Medicine
By Joseph A. Craft III, MD, FACC, Medical Society Past President
• SCAM Q:
The United States vs. the World
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD
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August Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
Open Payments Program Fails to Fully Inform Consumers
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
MOC/MOL, GME Among Topics of Action at AMA
Annual Meeting
Paul Kempen, MD, PhD, to Deliver Hippocrates Lecture
Evaluating the security of electronic health records in cloud computing
Congratulations Science Fair Health & Medicine Winners
IDEA Labs: Improving Health Care Through Innovation
Students and physicians team up to tackle unmet needs in health care
delivery and clinical medicine
By Kavon Javaherian, Rachel Goldberg and Steven Monda, IDEA Labs leaders and SLMMS student members
World Food Day: Tackling Hunger at Home and Abroad
By Joseph A. Craft III, MD, FACC; Andy Hayden; Radhika Jain; Kavon Javaherian
Medical Malpractice Caps – Version 3.0
By J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, Eckenrode-Maupin, Attorneys at Law
Missouri Board of Healing Arts Investigations:
The Purpose, Process and Potential Outcomes
By Mary L. Reitz, Greensfelder, Hemker and Gale, P.C.
Sword or Shield? Accountable Care Organizations and the Potential Use of Practice Guidelines in Litigation
By Joseph C. Vitale and Thomas J. Hayek, Behr McCarter & Potter, PC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Highlights from the 2015 AMA Alliance Annual Meeting
By Sue Ann Greco, SLMMS Alliance member and MSMA Alliance president
• SCAM Q:
Official SCAM-Q Obamacare Survey
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD
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June Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
EHRs and Attempts to Script Doctor-Patient Conversations
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
SLMMS Resolutions Influence Policy
Executive Vice President – By David M. Nowak
Floating in the Cloud
Evaluating the security of electronic health records in cloud computing
Electronic Health Records: What’s Next?
Dissatisfaction with EHRs Continues; Solutions Explored
By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine
Ob-Gyn Resident/Fellow Research Papers Recognized
Your Goal: Formulating an Investment Plan
By Bill Bender, CPA, PFS, MS
Alliance Activities for Spring 2015
By Gill Waltman, SLMMS Alliance
With SGR Repeal, CMS Progresses in Shifting Payment from Volume to Value
By Kathleen McCarry
Welcome New Members!
• SCAM Q:
The Emergency Room Will Test the Patient’s Patience
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD |
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April Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
An Important Day as Physicians Advocate for Tort Reform
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
Reaffirmations and Renewal
Executive Vice President – By David M. Nowak
Health Disparities in St. Louis
Studies show African-Americans continue to have worse health outcomes; problem linked to socioeconomic factors
Regional Cooperation Needed to Resolve Health Disparities
Candid discussion and accountability called for to reduce fragmentation, address health access and social factors that influence health
By Will Ross, MD, MPH, Washington University School of Medicine
How trauma and toxic stress impact health
By Fred W. Rottnek, MD, MAHCM, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Ravi Johar, MD, Named 2015 Alliance Doctor of the Year
By Gill Waltman, SLMMS Alliance
Physicians Beware of Referrals for Home Care and Potential Fraud Charges
Hospital Mergers Increase Costs and Do Not Improve Quality
By Arthur Gale, MD
• SCAM Q:
Affordable Care Act 2015
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD |
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February Issue
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In this issue:
Presidents Page:
Good Communication Equals Good Medicine
Michael J. Stadnyk, MD, Medical Society President
Medical Society Shows Growing Energy and Momentum
Past President – By Joseph A. Craft, III, MD, FACC
Nathaniel Murdock, MD and George Hruza MD Honored
Nathaniel H. Murdock, MD, board-certified obstetriciangynecologist, received SLMMS’ highest honor, the Robert E. Schlueter Leadership Award
Congratulations 50+ Year Members
Medical Society gave special recognition to all members who have belonged to the Society for 50 or more years
Medical Society Welcomes 2015 Leadership
Photos from the 2015 Installation Banquet
Meet Michael Stadnyk, MD – SLMMS 2015 President
Q&A with SLMMS President Dr. Michael Stadnyk
Point/Counterpoint
Hospital Mergers Increase Costs and Do Not Improve Quality
By Arthur Gale, MD
Point/Counterpoint
Integrated Care is Quality Care-High clinical quality, compassionate care at a lower cost
By Donn Sorensen, Regional President, Mercy
Ignore the Crowd Noise on Market Volatility
What will 2015 bring? No one can ever predict the market
By Bill Bender, CPA, PFS, MS
Alliance Charity Luncheon & Upcoming Events
By Gill Waltman, SLMMS Alliance
MGMA of Greater St. Louis: Committed to Developing Strong Practice Managers
By John Marshall, MGMA of Greater St. Louis
• SCAM Q:
Medicine’s “Man of the Year”
By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD |
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