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American Society of
Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road, Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
office 303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Karen Brenning
Office Manager &
Membership Coordinator
karen@asbp.org
Heidi Gordon
Director of Marketing &
Communications
heidi@asbp.org
Dana Mansell
CME Director &
Business Manager
dana@asbp.org
Stacy Schmidt, Ph.D.
Health Director
stacy@asbp.org
Anna Vanderkleed
Membership &
Exhibit Sales Manager
anna@asbp.org |
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly |
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 Remember to vote in ASBP 2012 election: Use your ballot that ASBP sent to you on Aug. 10
If you are a voting member of ASBP (i.e., physician, physician-in-training, retired physician or associate), please remember to submit your ballot for vice president, secretary/treasurer and trustees (three vacant positions) by Tuesday, Aug. 28. Per ASBP Bylaws, all ballots are distributed and should be returned electronically. Please contact ASBP at 303.770.2526 if you are a voting member but did not receive an e-mail with a link to the ballot or experience other difficulties with the process. Results will be announced by Friday, Sept. 28.
 ASBP member and patient to be featured on TLC's Say Yes to the Dress
ASBP Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Wendy Scinta (Manlius, N.Y.) informed ASBP that obesity medicine will receive some national attention during an upcoming episode of cable network TLC's Say Yes to the Dress. Christie Behnke-Smith, a patient of Dr. Scinta's weight-loss practice, shares her journey of finding a dress and losing more than 150 lbs. during the Worth the Weight episode on Friday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Dr. Scinta also takes part in the episode. Remember to let Heidi Gordon at ASBP know if you or your practice receives national media attention so that we may share the news!
 Only a few days remain to nominate someone you know for an ASBP 2012 award
ASBP will recognize leaders in the field of bariatric medicine with awards presented during a ceremony at the 62nd Obesity and Associated Conditions Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 27. All ASBP members are encouraged to download and complete a nomination form for candidates who meet the criteria for one or more of the following awards. Nominations are reviewed by the ASBP Awards Committee. Nominations must arrive at the ASBP office by 5 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Aug. 17, and may be sent via e-mail to Laurie Traetow, fax to 303.779.4834, or mail to ASBP | Award Nomination | 2821 S. Parker Road, Ste. 625 | Aurora, CO 80014.
- Dr. Vernon B. Astler Award: Recognizes efforts of an ASBP member to advance ASBP's place and purpose to the media, government and medical community, as Dr. Astler did in helping guide the society to secure a seat in the American Medical Association House of Delegates.
- Bariatrician of the Year: Recognizes a physician who has done the most to advance the field of bariatric medicine and ASBP.
- Raymond E. Dietz Award: Named in recognition of one of the pioneers of the society, this award recognizes an individual who has made continuing contributions to ASBP.
- Steelman-Seim Educator Award: Recognizes those who have exhibited excellence in advancing the cause of health care through education and teaching.
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Resources
 Reserve your spot! Affordable video production and marketing toolkit package available to members
ASBP members often ask for advice about how to market their obesity medicine practices to patients. In response, ASBP is now offering members an affordable solution with a video production and marketing toolkit package. The society negotiated this production package with aKvideo, Inc., (Castle Rock, Colo.) at a cost of $800 per video package, which includes a sample script outline/questions, tips for marketing online, filming, editing and both a DVD and web-ready version of the final video. Watch a sample video from aKvideo, which was filmed for ASBP member Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber. Recording of all videos will take place during the ASBP 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium in Orlando. If you are interested in learning more about the services, please click here.
Do you have obesity medicine research or clinical data to share with other bariatricians?
ASBP invites members to submit an abstract for oral and poster presentations at the 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 24-28. Learn more about the call for abstracts and abstract submission guidelines or download an abstract submission form online. Click here to review submission deadlines. Also, travel award applications are available to physician-in-training and student members interested in presenting. |
 Education Watch your mail for delivery of preliminary program about ASBP Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium
The preliminary program for the ASBP Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium on Oct. 24-28 at the The Peabody Orlando should be in your mailbox soon! You can earn up to 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME) by attending the full symposium. Enjoy networking with fellow physicians interested in obesity medicine while also hearing about the latest research, news and treatment options from renowned national and international experts in the field. Don't want to wait on the mail? Download a copy of the preliminary program now or click here to read more about special offers, course details, registration, and hotel reservations. Special offers include:
- Medical residents and fellows (physicians-in-training) receive a 50% discount off the member-physician rates when registering for any/all parts of the symposium. Call ASPB at 303.770.2526 to register and receive this discount.
- Current medical sudents may attend any/all of the symposium for only $50, if they volunteer two hours of their time to support ASBP operations at the conference (e.g., room monitoring, pre-event bag inserting, etc.). Call ASPB at 303.770.2526 to register and receive this discount.
- Register by Friday, Sept. 14, and be entered into a drawing to win two 1-day Park Hopper® Option admissions to Walt Disney World® Resort!
- Whether or not you personally attend, tell your colleagues about the ASBP Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course and, for each first-time ASBP-course attendee who registers and provides your name as the referring source, you will receive a $100 cash reward! (Limit five referral rewards per person.)
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course: Register by Aug. 22 to save $26 in Portland, Ore. ASBP is offering its popular Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course in cities throughout the United States. Attendees earn 7 hours of continuing medical education, plus ASBP offers a $30 discount on the second and subsequent registrations received from the same office. The registration fee is $199, if received by the Wednesday prior to the course date ($225 for registrations received thereafter). The course provides basic clinical information and tools to effectively treat obese patients and their related conditions. Download a brochure and read complete details about the course and individual dates and locations, which include:
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Advocacy
Be heard in your state during public  comment period on essential health benefits development
As you may be aware, a number of states' deadlines are approaching for public comment on development of exchange plans and choosing benchmark plans for essential health benefits (EHB) packages. ASBP members are encouraged to use Statereforum as a resource to track status of these efforts, including information about whether a state has formed a workgroup to study EHB, analysis of benchmark plans, public comment periods and benchmark plan selection. Later this month, ASBP will provide a sample statement for members who want to take part in their states' public comment sessions. To date, ASBP has signed letters sent to policymakers in Colorado, Maryland and Tennessee to advocate that each state recognize the rising obesity epidemic in the United States and the importance of ensuring patient access to medically necessary treatment services for the medical and surgical management of obesity. Watch this column next week for the August edition of ASBP's Capitol Resource, which will provide a full report on these efforts. |
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a medical professional association for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are focused on the treatment and management of overweight and obese patients and their related conditions and co-morbidities. ASBP is the primary source for clinical education and training for the medical management of obesity. |
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ASBP offers a wide selection of member-written books, textbooks, merchandise and CME programs, which are available from the ASBP Online Store or by contacting ASBP office at 303.770.2526. Each issue of Obesity Medicine e-Weekly features an available product.
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Members-only Sale:$20/Pack of 200
One brochure topic per pack
(Regular Price: $50/Pack of 200) |
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Members-only Sale, Save 60% on
Patient Education Brochures
Now $20/Pack of 200 | Only 1 Cent Each!
ASBP offers member physicians a valuable patient resource through six patient-focused brochures:
- Bariatric Medicine: What Is It?
- What is ASBP?
- Men & Weight Management
- Create a Better Body with Expert Help
- Children & Teens Weight Management
- Welcome: A Message from Your Physician |
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