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February 22, 2013
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| HHS Secretary Sebelius Visits Chicago |  Erie Family Health Welcomes Gov. Quinn and Sec. Sebelius Former IAFP board member Deb Edberg, MD who is also program director at the Northwestern-McGaw Family Medicine Residency Program joined Erie Family Health Center in welcoming U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Gov. Pat Quinn for a special announcement of the approval of the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace. This state-federal partnership will enable Illinois legal residents and small businesses to evaluate and purchase health insurance as part of the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment opens Oct. 1 and coverage begins Jan. 1, 2014. IAFP resident and Public Relations Task Force member Santina Wheat, MD also participated in a guided tour for the governor and the secretary to showcase the residency program's federally funded teaching health center. You can link to the full story on the residency's website. Also that same day...  Ravi Grivois-Shah, MD of Oak Park was part of an SEIU-sponsored event at the Union Health with Secretary Sebelius and Gov. Quinn. The focus was ACA implementation and what layoffs, especially public sector layoffs mean for health insurance coverage for those on the economic margins. The doctors focused on the Cook County system and what the Medicaid waiver means to lower and middle income communities in Chicagoland. Dr. Grivois-Shah commented on how patients who come in and out of employer-based insurance coverage fail to maintain continuity of care, using private hospitals when they have insurance, and County's Stroger Hospital when they don't. This lack of continuity inhibits true preventive care and the work that a medical home can accomplish. |
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Renee Poole, MD talks ACA at UIC
IAFP board member Renee M. Poole, MD of Chicago presented to UIC students in the Urban Medicine Program as part of a summit on Advocacy on Monday Feb. 18. Poole presented on the effect of the Affordable Care Act on physicians and their patients, with an emphasis on primary care. Other IAFP members on the summit agenda included Thomas Huggett, MD, resident member Tina Wheat, MD from Northwestern McGaw, Susan Buchanan, MD; Steven Rothchild, MD and Andrew Dykens, MD.
Glen Aduana, MD visits Jackson Park FMR
Another board member, Glen Aduana, MD of Chicago visited the Jackson Park Hospital Family Medicine Residency program on Tuesday Feb. 19 to engage residents on IAFP and AAFP opportunities and membership benefits, as well as overview of the ACA and how it will impact their futures as family physicians.
IL AFP at the Ten State
IAFP board chair Michael Temporal, MD; president Carrie Nelson, MD; president-elect Michael Fessenden, MD; executive vice president Vince Keenan CAE and deputy EVP Gordana Krkic, CAE are all in New York City for the annual AAFP Ten State Conference sharing best practices and exploring issues with other chapter leaders from the northeast quadrant of the U.S. and with AAFP leaders and staff.
REPEAT ITEM: Looking for 2 Illinois NCSC Delegates
AAFP's National Conference of Special Constituencies (NCSC check out the meeting brochure). We are still looking for a Minority Physician and International Medical Graduate (IMG). The conference is April 25-27 with optional pre-conference workshops on April 24, 2013. Illinois AFP NCSC delegates will attend the conference with expenses reimbursed. If you meet the eligibility of either of the two constituencies and would like to apply for the delegate slot, please contact Jennifer O'Leary at joleary@iafp.com or 630-427-8001 by February 28th.
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FM Education leaders meet with U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
Several IAFP leaders and educators met with newly elected Congressman Rodney Davis (IL 13th-R) at the SIU Springfield Center for Family Medicine, which is a combined FQHC and family medicine residency training program.
Kathleen J. Miller, MD, Decatur, IAFP past president, Bharat Gopal, MD, Champaign, Director Carle FM Residency and Chair, IAFP Family Medicine Educators Committee, Michal Dynda, MD, Springfield, Chief Information Officer, Center for Family Medicine, SIU and Jerry Kruse, MD, Springfield, Executive Associate Dean of the SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Health Care and IAFP executive vice president Vince Keenan, CAE.
The family physician team covered GME funding issues, Medicaid/Medicare payment parity, mental health care and primary care workforce issues.
Updates on Medical License Legislation
Two bills have advanced with respect to the situation with the Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Speaker Madigan, Majority Leader Currie and other House Democrats filed HB 193 House Amendment #1 which would transfer $6.6 million from the Local Government Tax Fund to the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary and raise licensure fees from $300 to $750 for a three-year for physicians and from $100 to $250 for residents. HB 193 Amendment 1 passed out of the House Executive Committee on Feb. 4, and remains on Second Reading in the House.
While the Senate passedSB 622, introduced by Senate President John Cullerton, SB 622 was amended in the House by Speaker Madigan with House Amendment #1 and is now on Third Reading. SB 622 HA #1 keeps the licensure fee increase at $750 and includes a repayment from the Medical Disciplinary Fund.
IAFP is in favor of an immediate solution. The following statement reflects this position of balance. While the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians has no position on the merits of HB 193, House Amendment #1 or SB 622, we recognize that delaying licensure renewal and not issuing new licenses is not an option.
Register Now for Spring into Action
IAFP's Spring Into Action days will be April 16, 17, and 18
Come to Springfield and help us introduce family medicine to the many new faces of the Illinois General Assembly! Set aside one day (either April 16, 17, or 18) and meet us in Springfield. We'll provide the background and education on issues winding their way through the process and then take you to the Statehouse to meet with your state representative and senator. You get CME and you'll still be home in time for dinner! Link to a flyer with more information. You can register by sending an email to Gordana Krkic, CAE gkrkic@iafp.com with your contact information (please use your home/voting address) and the date you'd like to attend.
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| Develop or Present CME with IAFP | | Is there a topic area that you would be interested in presenting/developing for the IAFP? Do you have a presentation already developed that you would like to present? We want to hear from you! The IAFP is looking for subject matter experts and speakers to assist with curriculum development and to present at our Annual Meeting, webinars, or other conferences. Our Call for Speakers is now open! Please fill out our online form to indicate your preferred topics and content format.
At this time, we are working on planning CME for the 2013 IAFP Annual Meeting. We are looking for clinical presentations or hands on workshops. In addition, we are also looking for experts to present quick (15 minute) updates on the latest news regarding hot topics in family medicine. If you are interested in presenting, don't hesitate, fill out the form today! The deadline for Annual Meeting submissions is June 1, 2013.
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Grab your staff, grab some lunch and join us once a month!
IAFP Lunch and Learn CME Webinar
Join the IAFP on Thursday, February 28 for the first free CME Lunch and Learn Webinar in the 2013 series!
The Ins and Outs of Routine HIV Testing
Nancy Click, MD, HIV Medical Director and Associate Professor, Mount Sinai Hospital
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 12:00-1:00pm CST
- Understand the rationale behind routine HIV testing.
- Learn about new recommendations and revisions for testing your patients.
- Recognize the importance of early diagnosis and resources available for support.
Register Online
Preparing for Transition to ICD-10-CM
Barbara J. Hohenstein, RN, CCS, CCS-P, FCS, PCS, CPT, President, Owner, Medical Management Resources
Thursday, March 28, 2013, 12:00-1:00pm CST
- Understand how to assess and prepare pratices for the transition to ICD-10-CM.
- Discover how to use strategic planning to prepare a less than 2 year implementation plan.
Register Online
AAFP presents ICD-10 Transition Webinar
AAFP Coding and Compliance Strategist, Debra Seyfried, will present a webinar, "The Transition to ICD-10" on Wednesday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. CST. This webinar will review the timelines for transition to the HIPAA 5010 transactions standards for electronic transactions, and the change from ICD-9 diagnosis codes to ICD-10. The webinar will also discuss the significant impact of these changes to all health care entities, how to prepare and plan to avoid delayed claims submission and payment, and provide an overview of the ICD-10 code set.
MC-FP Exam Application is now open
The online application for the 2013 MC-FP Examinations scheduled for April 2013 is now open. Physicians can access the online application by logging into their Physician Portfolio. Please contact the ABFM Support Center at help@theabfm.org or 877.223.7437 with any questions.
Illinois Telepsychiatry Symposium Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (8 AM-4:30 PM)
Registration: Click here for the program details/brochure and on-line registration
2 locations to choose from
University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC Forum 725 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago
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Memorial Medical Center
Wedeberg Conference Center 701 North First Street in Springfield
The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of
6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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Doctors Without Borders Recruitment Information Session - Chicago Wednesday March 6, 2013: 7:00pm - 8:30 pm
Mayer Brown LLP
71 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Every day, Doctors Without Borders aid workers from around the world provide assistance to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe - treating those most in need regardless of political, religious, or economic interest. Whether an emergency involves armed conflicts or epidemics, malnutrition or natural disasters, Doctors Without Borders is committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis.
On Wednesday March 6th, medical and non-medical professionals are invited to join us for an evening presentation to learn more about how you can join Doctors Without Borders' pool of dedicated aid workers. The presentation will last 1 1/2 hours, including Q&A. Link to more information
Webinar: Clinical Update on HPV and Improving HPV Vaccination Practices
Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Join the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Chicago Area Immunization Campaign, and the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network for a webinar featuring infectious disease specialist Eileen Dunne, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The presentation will cover current ACIP recommendations for HPV vaccine in males and females, the burden of HPV-associated conditions and what might be vaccine preventable, and reasons why HPV vaccine is recommended to girls and boys at 11 or 12 years of age. More information
Click here to register. For more information, contact Jeanine Solinski at jsolinski@illinoisaap.com or 312/733-1026 ext. 206.
Tdap Parent letters
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health has provided a letter that providers can give to parents of school aged children outlining the Tdap requirement for students entering 6th-12th grades at any Illinois school. As a result of the recent pertussis outbreaks in Illinois and nationwide, all students in those grades must have a current Tdap booster vaccination on record. You can download and print the letter in English and Spanish.
REPEAT ITEMS: New Look for the 2013 Recommended Immunization Schedule ages 0-18 years
The CDC has released the 2013 recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 0-18. Changes to this year's schedule include a combination child and adolescent schedule, and several new references and links. New this year is information on how to easily place the immunization schedules within your organization's website. Using this method, you can confidently display the current recommended immunization schedules and footnotes for your Web visitors. Find instructions and samples here.
Feb 28 is Medicare MU attestation deadline
If you are participating in the Medicare Meaningful Use Incentive program, your deadline is approaching! Click here to attest.
- First year participants should report Meaningful Use for a 90-day period.
- Second year participants should report for a 1-year period.
- Make sure to save, print and copy screen shots when you complete the attestation.
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| Dinner Seminar on Breastfeeding | |
The Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to invite you to the Physician and Nurse-Practitioner Dinner Seminar on April 25, 2013 at 6:00PM - 8:30Pm, on Thursday April 25th at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 W. Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The evening will include presentation of 5 CABC Breastfeeding Friendly Practitioner Awards and a presentation by Dr. Jenny Thomas on Breastfeeding Strategies for a Successful Practice. Learn how to grow your practice by providing breastfeeding friendly care. Bring your staff and receive a discount on registration. Please be sure to nominate any colleagues that are "Breastfeeding-Friendly" to receive this outstanding award.
For more information or to register please visit the website at www.ChcagoAreaBFC.org, or contact Deborah Schy at 847-940-7459.
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If you would like a copy of any of the items below, or have a news item to share, email it to Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com.
The Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program has been awarded Level III status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This designation recognizes the highest standards in patient care by demonstrating the principles of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Programs and medical centers must demonstrate quality care on six standards: Enhanced Access and Continuity, Identification and Management of Patient Populations, Planning and Management of Care, Self-Care Support and Community Resources, Tracking and Coordinating Care, and Measurement and Improvement of Performance. This is the first Illinois Family Medicine Residency Program to achieve this Level III status. Their score was near-perfect at 99/100 points achieved. Seven family medicine faculty - Clara Carls DO, Leslie Sleuwen MD, Zewdu Haile MD (Medical Director), Kate Gunnell MD, Rachel Klamo DO, Elizabeth Bockhold MD, and Tony Atkin LCSW provide comprehensive care to patients from DuPage, Cook, and Will counties.
Dawn Brunner, MD made her second appearance on WCIA-TV morning show's live segment "Ask the Family Physician on February 12.
Former IAFP first vice president Deb Edberg, MD and vice president of communications Ginnie Flynn are quoted in a Medill news story on the concerns about medical license issue and renewal delays that are reality for Illinois doctors unless legislation restores IDFPR funding.
Danny Copeland, MD and Martin Lipsky, MD are featured in an in-depth story by the Rockford Register Star on Feb. 17 examining the looming physician shortage and the challenges of replacing retiring physicians in the area.
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| PARTNER MESSAGE - Atlantic Health Partners | |
The Illinois AFP has a strong resource - Atlantic Health Partners - to help our members successfully address the financial and administrative challenges of providing immunizations to your patients. Atlantic can also help you best prepare for flu season. Providing flu vaccine to your patients benefits both your patients and your practice. You can strengthen flu administration efforts by making vaccination convenient, promoting flu products for the range of age groups treated, and by actively educating and promoting the need for immunization.
In addition to providing our members with the lowest prices and best terms for Sanofi, Merck, and MedImmune pediatric, adolescent, adult, and flu vaccines, Atlantic also provides these additional services:
- Vaccine reimbursement support and advocacy
- Lower prices for a wide range of medical supplies and related services
- Medicare Part D Program so physicians can administer Shingles and Pertussis vaccines
- Discounts for Migali Scientific refrigerator/freezers
Contact Cindy or Jeff at 800-741-2044 or info@atlantichealthpartners.com
to see how Atlantic Health Partners can benefit your practice.
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| Employment Opportunity |
CHICAGO - University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) /Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Family Medicine Residency seeks a full time Family Medicine Faculty Physician for our 24 resident program located in a lively, diverse north-side Chicago neighborhood. Our community based program with dual allopathic and osteopathic accreditation offers an opportunity to work with strong residents and skilled colleagues dedicated to excellence in residency education. All faculty teach in the Family Medicine Health Center located at 4600 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 and supervise the inpatient team at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, as well as provide medical care for their own panel of patients. Additional responsibilities include supervision of the residency home visit and nursing home program. Working with our team of dedicated physician educators, the selected candidate will be Board Certified in Family Medicine with astute clinical skills; at least two years of post residency clinical experience or fellowship are essential. Interest and experience in one of the following areas is highly desirable: geriatrics, nursing home care, inpatient care. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter and curriculum vitae to Roberta E. Renaldy, Physician Recruiter, at Roberta.Renaldy@advocatehealth.com. For additional information please visit our web site at: www.advocatehealth.com or http://amgdoctors.com/ |
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