Recap on GLMS Resolutions at 2024 KMA Annual Meeting |
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We saw growth in followers and impressions across three of the major social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The largest increase in followers came from LinkedIn, with a 21.8 % increase. |
We hosted our 11th Wear the White Coat Experience with 23 VIP participant-physician pairings. 100 % of our VIP participants said they were“ very satisfied” with all three parts of the program –“ pre-op” breakfast, shadowing and“ post-op” dinner. |
We hosted a new panel for medical students called“ Private Practice in the Modern Era” to learn more about the challenges and benefits to working in a private practice model today. |
GLMS submitted 13 resolutions this year on the following topics:
Support for Medical Students to Participate in KMA and AMA Activities 1
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Investing in Primary Care 2 |
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We held dues payments flat – as we’ ve
done now for 23 years!
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We launched the Student Advocacy Mentorship program, which pairs students and physicians with like interests as they go through the resolution and advocacy process throughout the year. |
The average turnaround for initial MedCentral applications was 27 days, well ahead of our Med30 program’ s 30-day goal. |
Coronary Calcium Scoring Coverage by Insurance Companies 4
Review of 201 KAR 9:270( Kentucky’ s Buprenorphine Regulation) 5
Life-Limiting Anomaly Inductions 6
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MedCentral processed 586 initial credentialing applications and 1,509 reappointment applications. The reappointment application completion rate was 96 %. |
Our Practice Management department
recovered an average of $ 1,525 per hassle.
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Our Insurance Credentialing, now“ MedCentral Insurance Credentialing,” saw a 130 % provider increase in those using our Annual Maintenance and Directory Verification Services and expanded services to clients in KY, IN, NC, VA, WV, and FL. |
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Increase Inclusion Criteria for Colorectal Screening 12 |
We welcomed 157 new or rejoin members. |
Provider Enrollment saved Annual Maintenance clients 2,580 hours and $ 145,000 in staff time and overhead by verifying data, handling validation requests, and processing 750 + payer applications. |
We had a 0.954 % member retention rate.
This is the 7th consecutive year above the
industry goal of 0.90 %.
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We had resounding success, and the first 12 resolutions were adopted( some
with amendments). The Ambient Air Quality resolution was referred to the
KMA Board of Trustees.
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