2016 St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Archives
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Cover Feature: Physicians Leadership
12 Becoming a Physician Leader Today’s health care environment demands that physicians possess a broad set of leadership skills By Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. 14 Profiles in Leadership: Physicians Share Their Thoughts
Recent Physician Leadership Institute graduates discuss the rewards of leadership and why leadership is especially important today Feature Section: Prescription Opioid Abuse
8 A New Tool to Combat Opioid Addiction in the St. Louis Region
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program targets April 2017 rollout By Sam Page, MD, St. Louis County Councilman 9 The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and Challenges in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse By Lawrence F. Kuhn, MD, SSM Behavioral Health – St. Louis 10 “A Good Kid” Lost to Opioid Abuse Painkiller for broken arm leads to addiction; mother warns of dangers By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Columns
1 SCAM-Q By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD
“I Got Your Pay,” by Barack & Hillary 4 President’s Page By Samer Cabbabe, MD, FACS, Medical Society President
Would You Encourage Your Child to Follow in Your Footsteps and Become a Physician? 6 Executive Vice President By David M. Nowak
Choosing the Path to Leadership 20 MGMA St. Louis By Melanie Reed 24 AAIM: Advice on Issues You May Encounter in Your Practice
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Cover Feature: 2016 General Election 16 Where They Stand: The Candidates on Health Care Issues 22 Missouri Tobacco Tax Proposals Target Funds for Early Childhood, Transportation
By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Features
8 Profiles of Nominees for SLMMS 2017 Officers and Councilors
Election takes place online November 1-25 12 Private School Directory
Find quality educational opportunities for the young people in your family (Special Advertising Section) 23 Changes in Insurance Marketplace Could Pressure Physicians, Patients
Mergers, narrow networks and fewer ACA plans could squeeze costs, access By Jim Braibish, St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine Columns
1 SCAM-Q By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD 4 President’s Page By Samer Cabbabe, MD, FACS, Medical Society President |
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St. Louis’ Thriving Medical Technology Industry
Universities, Investment Capital, Entrepreneur Support Fuel Growth By Ben Johnson and Colleen Ward, BioSTL SLMMS Launches Innovation Committee
Medtech Community Investment Program – New Benefit for SLMMS Members Features
Chronic Care Management (CPT 99490)
Medicare recognizes the value of care coordination and management for chronic conditions By Charlene Rioux, Primary Care Case Management Take Advantage of Your Patients!
Wearable devices offer the opportunity for continuous monitoring and health reminders By Jerrie K. Weith, MBA, FHFMA, CMPE Ob-Gyn Society Recognizes Resident/Fellow Research Papers
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By Richard J. Gimpelson, MD MACRA (Part II) It Is Coming! President’s Page
By Samer Cabbabe, MD, FACS, Medical Society President Physicians Play Central Role in St. Louis’ Flourishing Medical Technology Startup Scene Executive Vice President
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Telemedicine (virtual medicine) is improving care for patients who need home monitoring or live far from major health-care centers. St. Louis’ Mercy Virtual, Advanced ICU and other local health systems are providing virtual care for patients locally and nationally. Find out more.
In this issue:
Cover Feature: Telemedicine St. Louis-Area Telemedicine Expands With Local, National Scope Mercy Virtual: Health Care That Reaches a World Beyond Telemedicine Services Through the Four Pillars of Health Care Value Telemedicine – The Future Is Now Features Understanding the Process for Medical Claims Review Advancing Quality Care Columns President’s Page By Samer Cabbabe, MD, FACS, Medical Society President Executive Vice President By David M. Nowak
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Patient-Centered Medical Homes expand around St. Louis area, as BJC, SSM Health see positive results; Anthem supports with reimbursement; Engaging staff in the PCMH process. Also, Should nurse practitioners be allowed to practice independently? Prepare for HIPAA Compliance Audit
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Cover Feature: Patient-Centered Medical Home Patient Centered Medical Homes: Coming of Age Engaging Staff in the Patient-Centered Medical Home Process Features Huge Fines Await Physicians Who Are Non-Compliant With HIPAA Outsourcing IT, Revenue Cycle Management and Accounting Can Complement Staff Skill Sets, Improve Efficiencies and Drive Growth Adam Hammer, MD Columns SCAM-Q President’s Page |
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In this issue:
Presidents Page: Thank You for the Opportunity to Serve in 2015: MSMA President Reviews Legislative Priorities Fred W. Rottnek, MD, Receives Third Annual Arthur Gale Writer’s Award Q&A with SLMMS President Photos from the 2016 Installation Banquet Physician Compensation and the Transition to Value-Based Models Common Sense Investing – Part One MGMA St. Louis – Retrospective and Prospective Alliance Shares Holiday Spirit • SCAM Q: |
