The official e-newsletter of the Maricopa County Medical Society  

Volume 7 | February 15, 2013  

CORRECTION
   
The YMCA ad in the February 15 issue of InforMed Society did not contain the full e-mail address for James Washington. The e-mail should be jwashington@abrazohealth.com

Below is a corrected version and the rest of the newsletter in its entirety.

We apologize for the error.
In This Issue
MCMS Member & UA College of Medicine Medical Student to Present at National Meeting
Coming up in the March issue of Round-up
MCMS in the News
Unlocking Value-Based Care's Upside
Arizona Lawmaker Works to Cut Down on Med-Mal Suits
OB-GYN in Middle of a Social Media Storm
How Doctors Can Spot Patients Likely to Sue
Round-up Correction - Feb. 2013 Issue
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN NEEDED - GOLD CANYON, AZ
Seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician
for Urgent Care/Family Practice located in the beautiful Sonoran desert 45 min. E of Phoenix, AZ. 

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package to include malpractice coverage, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and vacation or possible loan payback. 

Enjoy the peaceful, serene setting
of the Superstition mountains and nearby lakes. Choose from seven golf courses, hiking, biking and skiing within a short distance.

Please send CV and cover letter to Janie Trent or call 480-982-3691.  
www.goldcanyonurgentcare.com
RENEW YOUR MCMS MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
RENEW your MCMS Membership quickly and easily by clicking on the red box - TODAY!!   

Pay over the phone by calling 602-252-2015.  

Mail your statement and check to: Maricopa County Medical Society
326 E. Coronado Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004. 
  
LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYMENT?
Thunderbird Internal Medicine is
searching for a full-time Internal
Medicine physician, physician-assistant or nurse practitioner.

We are a large, progressive, and patient-centric practice with 20 providers and various ancillary services. We have been established in the valley for over 35 years and are well known for the top quality care and service we provide to patients.

Please forward your CV to
(602) 938-6069.
Calendar of Events 
Feb. 6 - UA Spring Community Lecture Series: Science Cafe

Feb 15: Children to Receive Free Dental Care at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

 

FEB 16: Behavior Boot Camp

 

Feb 16: FREE Workshop Series for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

 

Feb 16: Health & Healing Arts Festival in Phoenix on Feb. 16

 

Feb. 19 - Smart Start UA Spring Community Lecture Series

Feb. 23 -  Continuing Education program for Clinical Psychologists on the topic of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY IN THE DEER VALLEY AREA 
Sublease and share beautifully furnished medical office near John C. Lincoln-Deer Valley with large waiting room, plenty of parking right outside the door.

2-3 exam rooms available, each furnished with exam table, wall mounted oto/ophthal, chair, PC/monitor.

Please respond via e-mail to dianneruiz44@gmail.com

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OFFERING PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES 
Bobbie Friedman, PT
480-540-8697

Dry Needling Certified

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Seeks to work in physicians office
TOMF's 22nd Annual Southwestern Conference on Medicine - CME/CE Credits Available

The Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation presents the 22nd Annual Southwestern Conference on Medicine jointly sponsored for CME in conjunction with the University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.   

 

The Conference will take place April 4 - 7, 2013 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, AZ and will offer a maximum of 30 ACCME Category 1 Credit™ or 30 AOA Category 1A Credit.  

 

Please visit www.tomf.org/cme for details and registration.   

Encanto-Palmcroft Preservation Association Home Tour 2013

The Encanto- Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association is hosting the 2013 Home Tour

 

Sunday, March 24, 2013

10 am - 4pm  

 

Twelve (12) extraordinary homes will be featured, in addition to musical entertainment, food vendors, and  antique cars.

 

Parking is available at Phoenix College with buses, and trolleys with on-deck narrators for neighborhood transportation.  

 

It's a wonderful event with proceeds going to neighborhood improvement projects and selected community charities.

 

For more information, visit  www.encantopalmcroft.org/index.html 

SCOTTSDALE INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE 
Well-established practice with strong
patient base. Highly desirable location.
Excellent EMR with lab and radiology
interfaces. 2012 Medical Meaningful
Usage incentive received.

Contact Katie Hines 602-619-3287
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The S.C.R.U.B.S. brand is designed for the ultimate in comfort and dependability so you can focus your attention where it matters most.

 

MCMS Member Benefit: Save 15% on S.C.R.U.B.S. in-store or online, (use password: MCMS).Groups save even more!  

 

Call 800-231-5965 to create a customized uniform program for your group.  

 

 

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Medical office space available in the Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix areas one to three days a week.

Please call Sharon: 480-421-5122


MCMS Member & UA College of Medicine - Phoenix Medical Student Presents at National Meeting

Presenting before a group of peers can be nerve-wracking enough. Imagine it is a group of professionals and you are still a student.

 

For second-year, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix student, Ryan Murphy that is exactly what happened on Jan. 11 when she presented research during the annual meeting of the National Association of EMS Physicians.

 

"I could not believe how nervous I was," Murphy said. "It was such an honor to be allowed the opportunity, as a student, to represent our team- I wanted to do a great job explaining the science."

 

The group, which represents more than 1,100 physicians, paramedics, nurses, administrators, educators, researchers and key emergency medical personnel, held its annual gathering in Bonita Springs, Fla. on Jan. 10-12.

 

Read the full article... 


MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SEEKING PA PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ is hiring a Director for the Physician Assistant Program.

The candidate may be a DO, MD or PA. The PA must hold a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent) and have current NCCPA certification.

The DO or MD must have a current AZ license and certification by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board.

The candidate must have a minimum of three years as a faculty person in health sciences education, hold rank of Associate Professor or higher, and have a strong record of teaching and scholarship. Demonstrated experience in administration and the
accreditation process is desirable.

Interested applicants should electronically submit a letter of application, CV and the names of three professional references to Dean Jacquelyn M. Smith at jsmith@Midwestern.edu

To apply online, visit www.midwestern.edu

Midwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer; minority and diverse are encouraged to apply.

Coming up in the March issue of Round-up...
The March issue of Round-up is all about JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! 

President's Page:
Dr. Lieberman discusses forms of physician employment - how have they changed throughout the years?

Finance:

On New Year's Day, Congress approved legislation to address the year-end tax hikes and spending cuts ominously dubbed the "fiscal cliff." Mike McCann discusses the key elements of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 that may impact your employment income and your investments in 2013.  

   

The Society Six:
Do your work or family committments prevent you from volunteering your medical skills? Meet MCMS members who have carved out time in their busy schedules to give back.

Educational Perspective:
For most medical students, the third year is a journey of self-discovery in which physicians teach the art of clinical medicine preparing students for the job ahead. Read one student's perspective.

March's issue will hit your mailbox 3/1-3/6/13.

Want to receive Round-up? Contact us for more information.

MCMS in the News

Dr. Daniel Lieberman's (MCMS President) commentary was recently featured in the Arizona Capitol Times February 8, 2013 print edition.

 

The article "AHCCCS expansion is not a left or right issue, it is an Arizona issue", appeared on page six.

 

 Click here to read the full article...

Unlocking Value-Based Care's Upside

Data analytics-both clinical and actuarial-and hyper-focused care management in the form of "commando RNs" are two keys to readying healthcare organizations for value-based care, says the new CEO of xG Health Solutions.

 

Read the full article...

Arizona Lawmaker Works to Cut Down on Medical Malpractice Suits

According to a report from the East Valley Tribune, "A state legislator wants to impose some new requirements on judges and attorneys in his bid to cut down on medical malpractice lawsuits.

 

The proposal by Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, would bar lawyers from filing a medical malpractice lawsuit unless they were certified by the state Supreme Court as a 'medical malpractice attorney'.  Thorpe's bill does not define what it would take to be certified, leaving the details up to the state's high court."


Read the full article... 

Should this doc have slammed her patient on Facebook?
An OB-GYN is in the middle of a social media maelstrom after complaining about a patient on her Facebook page. Dr. Amy Dunbar, 33, of St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo., posted on the social networking site in late January about a patient who continually showed up late to her scheduled appointments. When asked in the comments why she didn't cancel the procedure or transfer the woman to another doctor, Dunbar stated that the patient had previously endured a stillbirth. The post was publicly visible and not restricted to Dunbar's 470 friends.

Read the full article...

How Doctors Can Spot Patients Likely to Sue

Medical liability defense attorney Michael J. Sacopulos often hears physicians speak in hindsight about signs they overlooked in patients that foreshadowed a coming claim.

 

In one such case, a plastic surgeon recalled a patient who wanted an unnecessary skin treatment. She complained about nearly every doctor she had seen previously.

 

"The warning sign was that the patient was unhappy with all the care she had received. Nobody was going to satisfy this patient," said Sacopulos, chief executive officer for the Medical Risk Institute in Terre Haute, Ind. The institute counsels health professionals on understanding and reducing litigation risks.

 

After being sued, the doctor said, "Here I was just trying to improve things, but I should have listened to what I was hearing [and saw] that I would be the next physician" she was unhappy with, Sacopulos recounted.

 

Read the full article...

Round-up Correction - February 2013 Issue
In the February issue of Round-up Magazine, "The Society Six" feature article, Dr. David Notrica's specialty was listed incorrectly. He specializes in Pediatric Surgery, not Urogynecology.

Our sincerest apologies for the error.

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