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Randy Schrodt, Jr., MD, KMA Trustee, visited
the board to report on Kentucky Medical Association progress in 2015. Some of the most
important issues he discussed were the KMA
2015 Legislative Agenda and the KMA’s 2015
Strategic Plan. For the short legislative session in Frankfort, Dr. Schrodt indicated the
KMA would focus on four major issues: liability
reform, preventing maintenance of certification from becoming part of licensure, curtailing mandatory issue specific CME and improving public health with an emphasis on decreasing smoking and prescription drug use.
Dr. Schrodt also indicated the KMA will host
its annual meeting on the weekend this year
beginning Friday, August 28 and extending
through early Monday for final specialty meetings.
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Toni Ganzel, MD, Dean of UofL School of
Medicine, told the board the University’s Continuing Medical Education and Professional
Development program recently returned to
full accreditation following a probation period
regarding a physician’s conflict of interest.
New policy has been put in place to safeguard
against similar issues. Dr. Ganzel also reported
great results in the first year integrated School
of Medicine curriculum. The department has
finalized a completely integrated second year
across all disciplines. The reaccreditation site
visit will take place May 10-13, 2015.
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GLMS President Bruce Scott, MD, reported
on issues focused on by the American Medical
Association. Dr. Scott indicated the AMA’s advocacy and legislative priorities were ICD-10,
Meaningful Use policy, Sustainable Growth
Rate and regulation of physician networks.
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Robert Couch, MD, MBA, GLMS PresidentElect and James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM,
Board Chair are joining the Kentucky Physicians Political Action Committee, replacing
two long time members, David Watkins, MD,
and Susan Bornstein, MD. “Dr. Watkins and
Dr. Bornstein did an outstanding job and we
appreciate all the work they did for KPPAC,”
said Dr. Scott.
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LaQuandra Nesbitt, MD, MPH, attended her
last GLMS Board of Governor’s meeting as
she prepares to begin her new posi tion as
Washington D.C. Health Director. The board
presented Dr. Nesbitt with a plaque of recognition for her years of service in Louisville
and wished her the best in her new role. “On
behalf of the board, it’s been a real pleasure to
have you here,” said James Patrick Murphy,
MD, Board Chair. “You’re just the top of the
shelf. I know you’re going to be so successful.”
NEW DEATH REGISTRATION
SYSTEM IN EFFECT
Beginning January 1, 2015, all officials who handle
death certificates are required to file information
on the deceased electronically in a new Kentucky
system.
physicians and coroners. KY-EDRS statement of
intent says it is designed to save time, enhance
accuracy and improve the quality of death data
received.
The Kentucky Electronic Death Registration System (KY-EDRS) went into effect at the beginning
of the year in an effort to phase out the old paperbased system used by the Office of Vital Statistics.
The online program facilitates an easier collaboration among multiple death registration users
including funeral homes, hospitals, nursing homes,
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics has announced several training sessions on the program,
available on their website, chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/
ky-edrs.htm, along with more information on the
program. To register for KY-EDRS or ask questions,
call the OVS at 866-451-3781.
GLMS MISSION - Promote the science, art and profession of medicine; Protect the integrity of the patient-physician
relationship; Advocate for the health and well-being of the community; Unite physicians regardless of practice setting to
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achieve these ends.