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Residency Programs Would you like an IAFP leader to visit your residency program? Email Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com with possible dates/time and she'll work on scheduling a visit for you.
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| Academy Action - Annual Meeting | |
Members gathered in Naperville November 8-10 for the annual meeting. From SAM's workshops to 15-minute up-to-date CME topics to heartwarming awards and the All-Member Assembly, members came away informed, engaged and inspired.
You can get involved, too! Join a committee or task force. Learn more and sign up here.
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President's Award honoree Steve Stabile, MD and past president Carrie Nelson, MD
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IAFP Awards It's the lead story and front page of the November December issue of Illinois Family Physician and you can also link to the full press release here to meet our Family Physician of the Year, Family Medicine Teacher of the Year and President's Award honoree.
Meet your 2013-2014 Board of Directors
About your new president, Edward A. Blumen, MD
The All-Member Assembly approved changes to the bylaws and a Resolution on Tdap booster. Additionally they accepted two Resolutions of Condolence: for Vanessa Noboa, MD and Warren Barrow, MD. |
| Academy in Action - Chicago |
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November 21 was the 38th annual Great American Smokeout, created by the American Cancer Society. IAFP Past President Javette C. Orgain, MD joined advocates to use this occasion to encourage smokers to quit and urge the Chicago City Council to pass Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed 75 cent cigarette tax increase. "The health care community's reasons for supporting higher tobacco taxes are simple. Higher tobacco taxes are a proven strategy to reduce tobacco use, compelling smokers to quit, and keeping youth from starting," said Orgain. "We still have too many people smoking and dying in Chicago and we need to keep up the fight." Read her entire statement here
CHICAGO MEMBERS - You can support the proposed cigarette tax increase
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a 75-cent increase to the City's cigarette tax. If you live or work in Chicago, your Alderman needs to hear why this tax is important in cutting smoking rates.
This proposal is part of the Mayor's ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use among Chicago youth. Studies show that increasing the price of tobacco products is the single most effective way to keep kids from picking up the habit in the first place. IAFP supports increased tobacco taxes to deter use and encourage quitting. Carolyn Lopez, MD testified for IAFP before the City's budget committee, and you can read her testimony here.
Chicago members may use any of these tools to use if you wish to contact your Alderman directly to support this proposal. Use this list to find your Alderman's contact information
-Link to sample language to use in an email or phone call
-Link to a fact sheet about tobacco taxes
-Social Media: Use #Yes4CigTax
All Members:
New Tar Wars resource for your presentations or your practice!
Check out the "Tar Wars in the Doctor's Office" handout/word search. Use this fun and informational word search activity to educate students and their families about the harmful effects of tobacco use. REMEMBER, starting in January 2014, physicians should get paid for counseling adolescents and children about tobacco use (USPSTF Recommendation, Grade B).
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Free Community Advocacy Training!
Chicago area family medicine residents are invited!
The Chicago Department of Public Health in conjunction with the American Medical Association (AMA) is sponsoring a training on Dec. 3 to help physicians engage in community-based leadership, specifically related to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This initiative is part of the City of Chicago's Partnership for Healthy Chicago.
Community-based policies combined with clinical practice can prevent or reduce the prevalence of these diseases and improve quality of life.
At this two hour training, physicians will participate in skill-building workshops to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to be effective community health advocates. The training will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the American Medical Association's new offices (330 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago). Physicians interested in the training should contact Naomi Gitlin at 773.929.1000 or ngitlin@ngitlin.com by Tuesday, November 26.
REPEAT ITEM: ACPE Accepting Applications for 2014 Leape Ahead Award Improving health care in the United States means teaching young physicians the interpersonal, collaborative and team-oriented skills they need to become leaders. To show its support, the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) each year honors health care organizations making extraordinary strides in promoting a culture of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork among medical students and residents. ACPE is currently accepting applications for its third annual Leape Ahead Award, named for Dr. Lucian Leape, the founder of the patient safety movement in America. Previous winners include: Applicants for the Leape Ahead Award should be those creating learning cultures - programs, courses and techniques - that develop future leader physician leaders. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than Dec. 6, 2013. To apply, visit acpe.org/leape-ahead. Applications should include: - An executive summary that describes how the project supports the Leape Ahead Award mission.
- A detailed description of the project, including objectives, background, methodology, outcomes and conclusions.
- Name, address, phone and e-mail address of the applicant(s). All applicants will be contacted.
Applicants will be notified by February 17, 2014. The winner will be honored at a presentation at ACPE's Annual Meeting on April 25, 2014, in Chicago. Those with questions can request more information from Charisse Jimenez, ACPE's senior manager, membership & community, at cjimenez@acpe.org. |
| Government Relations | |
ACA and Expansion Member Briefings
Earlier this week IAFP emailed to all members our first two Member Briefings addressing aspects of the Affordable Care Act currently underway. Briefing #1 addresses the Health Insurance Marketplace, called GetCoveredIllinois. Briefing #2 addresses Medicaid expansion, which is processed through ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility).
Federal Update - An end to the SGR?
Once again, U.S. physicians stand on the cliff of a massive Medicare payment cut, estimated at 24.4 percent, to welcome the New Year on Jan. 1. But could we finally see an end to SGR formula and the annual consternation it brings to physicians nationwide? The Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees are considering a bipartisan, bicameral proposal that would repeal the SGR and implement several measures to transform Medicare payment from a fee-for-service system to a value-based system. The proposal is a start - that needs improvement. AAFP has given the committees its qualified support for the proposal, and has submitted a list of recommendations (www.aafp.org) -
Among their points, AAFP argues that a 10-year pay freeze will not help solo and small family medicine practices keep their doors open to Medicare patients. The proposal would freeze physician payment levels through 2023, but it creates a set of performance-based incentives for practice and quality improvements. It also includes bonus payments for physicians participating in alternate payment models, like patient-centered medical homes, and it provides some, but not enough money to help small practices in rural areas participate in alternative payment models. The Senate Finance Committee will hold an "open executive session" about the SGR on Dec. 12.
Rural Health Day
Last month, Gov. Pat Quinn proclaimed November 21 as Rural Health Day with the resolution that closes with "THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the state of Illinois do hereby proclaim November 21, 2013, to be RURAL HEALTH DAY in Illinois in order to support the health care needs and opportunities that exist in rural communities, and to recognize the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Center for Rural Health, and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for the valuable services they provide to address those needs and opportunities." You can read the full proclamation here.
AAFP FamMedPAC money in Illinois
AAFP FamMedPAC recently delivered a contribution to recently-elected Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Kelly was elected earlier this year to the 2nd Congressional seat vacated by Jesse Jackson, Jr.
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| Job Opportunities for Residents | |
Private Family Practice full time position available in Evergreen Park. Offers busy practice with in house laboratory, DEXA scan, PFT, etc. Established EHR system. In professional building next to Hospital for convenient rounding. Attractive compensation and benefits. Start date January 2014. Contact Dr. Scott Hanlon: 708 423 2662, scotthanlon@sbcglobal.net
ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK (ACCESS) an FQHC organization offers outstanding primary & preventive care in nearly 40 community health center locations throughout Chicago & surrounding suburbs. Accredited by the Joint Commission, ACCESS serves as the medical home for more than 200,000 patients each year. HRSA & NHSC eligible
Physician primary care opportunities; (English/Spanish), Chicago City & DuPage County locations;
www.accesscommunityhealth.net or brenda.mitchell@accesscommunityhealth.net inquires to Brenda Mitchell, Manager of Recruitment 600 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60661, 312.526.2066
Near North Health Service Corp, an FQHC network with a 45-year history of providing comprehensive health services throughout Chicago is looking for dynamic primary care providers to join its diverse staff and provide care to underserved communities in our 8 health centers (and 9th site opening this fall.) HRSA/NHSC eligible. CVs and inquiries to Ms. Charlene Bivens, (773) 624-5641 ext. 305, cbivens@nmh.org http://www.nearnorthhealth.org/
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| Members in the News | |
If you have a news item to share, email it to Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com.
Tom Golemon, MD and Jeffrey Leman, MD (UICOM-Peoria Family Medicine Residency) were featured in in the October 30 Peoria Journal Star, not only for their holistic approach to patient care, but also their own work in providing nutrition and cooking classes for their residents at the Univ. of Illinois Methodist Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program, ensuring those residents are better trained to help patients going forward.
John Devaney, MD, of Antioch, president-elect of the Medical Staff of Vista Health System, accepted the Patient Safety Award by Community Health Systems (CHS) on behalf of the hospital. The Patient Safety Award recognizes hospitals that have consistently achieved improvements in quality of care and patient safety. Vista currently is completing its second year of intense focus on High Reliability Safety to prevent errors and harm. The story ran in the Oct. 30 Daily Herald.
Catherine Plonka, MD has assumed the position of program director at UIC/Advocate Illinois Masonic Family Medicine Residency Program, following the long career of Margaret Wiedmann, M.D., who continues as Associate Director.
Two IAFP members have been honored by the Illinois Rural Health Association with Physician of Excellence Awards honoring physicians who exhibit a special commitment to rural healthcare.. Roger McFarlin, MD was honored Oct. 30th in Hillsboro and IAFP Past President David Hagan, MD received his award on November 11 in Gibson City. Congratulations to them both.
Kimberley Hanneken, DO of Decatur was featuredon WAND-TV with her input to help patients better ascertain when you need to get to the doctor and when you need to tough out that cold with over the counter remedies and rest.
Congratulations to Angela Bond, MD who has been named to the Foundation Board of Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, according to an article in the November 8 Bolingbrook Patch.
IAFP Past President Ed Hirsch, MD has been named Chief Medical Officer for the Children's Hospital of Illinois Physician Enterprise. He will oversee planning and directing of care strategy, enhancing quality and safety, and promoting effective use of resources and clinical integration for the hospital's Physician Enterprise. Since joining OSF in 2006, Dr. Hirsch has served as Medical Director of OSF HealthPlans, Medical Director of Regional Development, and, most recently, Director of Medical Affairs for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
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