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October 2018 Harding Shymanski quarter page ad GLMS.ai 1 9/4/2018 5:32:01 PM WOMEN'S HEALTH Furthermore, many national and international institutions are reporting much lower rates of abdominal hysterectomies of five to 20 percent. Expert minimally invasive surgeons have open hyster- ectomy rates of five percent or less. As young professionals we were looking for a firm we could build a great working partnership with and found it at Harding, Shymanski. They have helped us in everything from personal accounting, to transitioning and buying our practice, and now taking care of our business accounting and questions. We really love working with Harding, Shymanski. Patient awareness is another important factor in lowering the number of abdominal hysterectomies. More than ever before, pa- tients are researching their surgical condition and seeking out the surgeons who are capable of performing minimally invasive surgery. C Even though the majority of hysterectomies can be done with one of the minimally invasive modalities, never before have there been so many excellent alternative treatments for many benign gynecologic conditions and the number of hysterectomies is going down in the Unites States. M Y CM MY Drs. Adam and Allison Frounfelter All in the Family Dental CY Alternative treatments include myomectomy, hormonal therapy, use of the progesterone containing intrauterine device, endometrial ablation and uterine artery embolization. CMY K A hysterectomy may still be the best option for some women, especially for those who have failed the more conservative treat- ment options. Dr. Lori Warren is a partner with Women First of Louisville where she practices Gynecology. She is the Co-Director of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Louisville. Contact Michele R. Graham, CPA 800.880.7800 • www.hsccpa.com Louisville, KY • Evansville, KY Parent of HSC Medical Billing & Consulting, LLC BURNED OUT? Take Care of Your Patients By Taking Care of Yourself The Physician Wellness Program (PWP) was designed as a safe harbor for physicians to address normal life difficulties and physician burnout in a confidential and professional environment. » » » Free Confidential Counseling for Active Members Expedient Service No Insurance Billed Counseling Services Provided by Raskin & Associates 7400 New LaGrange Road Suite 312 Louisville KY 40222 Call 502.394.9990 to set up your confidential appointment *GLMS covers the cost of up to 4 office visits during your professional career as an active member. OCTOBER 2018 23