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2017 is MSDC's Bicentennial Anniversary Year
eNewslineSeptember 29, 2017 Vol. 24, No. 18
BECOME A BICENTENNIAL SUPPORTER. Be a part of MSDC's Bicentennial Celebration, even if youcan't attend on October 21, by becoming a Bicentennial Supporter. To have your support of MSDC's 200-year history listed in the Commemorative Brochure, CLICK HERE.
Latest ACA Repeal Bill Is Pulled, But Healthcare Funding Remains Uncertain Faced with Dwindling Support and Strong Physician Outcry, GOP Cancels ACA Repeal Vote
After a last minute push to force a vote on another ACA repeal bill, Senate Republicans cancelled thevote this week when it became clear that the bill would not pass and faced strong physician opposition.The Washington Post reports that this move preserves the ACA “for the foreseeable future,” even thoughSenate Republicans “suggested they may withhold crucial funding for it.” The AMA and MSDC willcontinue to forcefully advocate for health care reform that will not jeopardize patient protections,undermine insurance coverage, or cut Medicaid and cause millions of patients to lose coverage.
House Committee to Consider CHIP, Community Health Center Reauthorization Bill Next Week
USA Today reports that community health centers will lose “70% of their funding” Saturday without a votereauthorizing funding for the 2018 budget year that starts on Sunday, October 1. This has put manycommunities on edge, but Rachel Bluth of Kaiser Health News notes that community health centerofficials "privately express optimism that a deal might come later in October if not by Sunday." A measureto renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) “will get a markup in the House Energy andCommerce Committee on October 4,” according to The Hill.
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> Are You Ready for October 2? Get Ready for Medicare payment’s Biggest Change in Decades > DC Mayor Congratulates MSDC on 200th Anniversary
> AMA President: "We Need More Time With Patients, Less at the Keyboards"
> Physician Events and CME Opportunities
Get Ready for Medicare Payment's Biggest Change in Decades Reporting A Partial or Full Year for MIPS in 2017? October 2 is Coming.
This is the first year physicians will need to report information to the Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) under Medicare's new Quality Payment Program (QPP). Physicians
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can successfully participate in the Minimum Participation track and avoid the 4% penalty byreporting just one quality measure. However, to participate in either the Full or PartialParticipation tracks, CMS requires a minimum 90 day participation period. This means thatphysicians must begin participating in those activities no later than October 2, 2017.
To learn how to avoid the 4% penalty, watch the short AMA video, “One patient, one measure,no penalty: How to avoid a Medicare payment penalty with basic reporting.” Physicians candetermine the right course of action for their practice with step-by-step assistance fromthe AMA MIPS Action Plan and resources and tools on the AMA's "Pick your Pace" webpage.New CMS online resources on QPP are also available.
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Welcome New Members The Medical Society welcomes the following physicians who recently joined or rejoined:
Amy Kosoff, MD (Internal Medicine)
Christian Millett, MD (Dermatology) Bruno Petinaux, MD (Emergency Medicine)
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MSDC Bicentennial Recognized in Proclamation by Mayor DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a Proclamation this week congratulating the
Medical Society on its 200th anniversary. MSDC's founding meeting tookplace on September 26, 1817 at Tennison’s Tavern, where the Willard Hotelstands today. The Mayor lauded MSDC "for its tireless contributions thathave helped to enhance the quality of life of others." MSDC looks forward toanother 200 years of working towards a healthier future for our Nation'sCapital.
AMA President: "We Need More Time With Patients, Less at the Keyboards" While sitting between two U.S. senators, AMA President David O.
Barbe, MD, MHA, told a Washington audience that government can aplay a role in strengthening the “almost sacred” patient-physicianrelationship by reducing physicians’ administrative burdens, increasingcost transparency and facilitating electronic health record (EHR) interoperability and dataliquidity. “Physicians have become data-entry clerks,” Dr. Barbe said, noting how they spendtwo hours on EHR and deskwork activities for every hour they spend face to face withpatients. “That’s upside down.” Read more at AMA Wire®.
Vivek Murthy, MD Focuses on Physician Well-being After serving as the nation's doctor, responsible for matters of vital importance to the public’s
health, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, is calling for greater attention andaction on another critical issue: physicians’ well-being. During a recent interview, Dr. Murthydescribed “watching kind, brilliant, idealistic colleagues become cynical and burned out asthey realized they couldn’t provide the care their patients needed in a broken system.” Readmore at AMA Wire®.
What Do You Do When Your Professional Liability Insurer Leaves Town? Receiving notice that your professional liability insurance company is leaving the market can
be a jarring experience, leaving you with a multitude of unanswered questions. Insurance companies are regulated at the state level, meaning federal protection agencies
such as the FDIC do not step in when an insurer leaves the market. You will need todetermine how to move forward and secure a new professional liability policy. When selectinga replacement, watch for indications of financial stability and customer satisfaction. This helpsto indicate that your new insurer is invested in the market and is less likely to make a suddendeparture.
ProAssurance is Endorsed by MSDC
ProAssurance has been representing physicians in the DC market since 1980. The Company
2016-17 BOARD OFDIRECTORSSusanne Bathgate, MD
Chair of the Board; At-large
Julian R. Craig, MD President
Barry L. Lewis, MD, MBA President-elect
Carla C. Sandy, MD
Immediate Past President
Joseph E. Gutierrez, MD Treasurer; AMA Delegation
Chair
Peter E. Lavine, MD AMA Delegate
J. Desiree Pineda, MD AMA Alternate Delegate
Raymond Tu, MD Secretary, AMA Alternate
Delegate
E.W. Emanuel, MD At-large
Laurie Duncan, MD
At-large
Alice Fuisz, MD At-large
Amit Patel, MD At-large
Daniel I. Perlin, MD At-large
Angus Worthing, MD At-Large
K. Edward Shanbacker, MPA
Executive Vice President
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is the market leader in the District and has a full-service,local office ready to assist you with high quality service—and a commitment to treat you fairly. ProAssurance isalso rated A.M. Best A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best and hasbeen named on the Ward’s 50® list for the past 11 years.These acknowledgements highlight ProAssurance’scommitment to safety, consistency, and managementexcellence. Please call your local representative atProfessional Risk Associates at 800-318-9930 for moreinformation.
CME on Improving the Patient Experience Building a better patient experience goes well beyond patient-satisfaction scores. A
comprehensive strategy relies on team engagement to create a culture of empathy in thepractice—one that is palpable to patients. This module provides insight on how to create asuccessful patient experience by creating a burning platform for change, leveragingtransparent feedback and providing effective training. Free. 0.5 CME. Learn more or registerto take this online CME activity.
PUBLIC HEALTH September is Cholesterol Education Month and Today is World Heart Day
This month is National Cholesterol Education Month, and September 29 is World Heart Day.These observances raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, and stroke.As the month wraps up, talk to your patients about appropriate Medicare-covered servicesand screenings. For more information, see
Medical Preventive Services – educational tool with Healthcare Common ProcedureCoding System/Current Procedural Terminology codes, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes,coverage requirements and Medicare beneficiary liability for each Medicare preventiveservice.
Million Hearts® – an HHS initiative to improve cardiovascular health Preventing Stroke Deaths – a CDC Vital Signs Report
Single Mutation May Have Led to Dangerous Zika Strain
A single mutation in the Zika virus around 2013 may have caused it to evolve into a strain“much more dangerous to developing brain cells,” according to a study published in Science.The new research may explain how Zika became so dangerous, but many researchers arestill focused on developing a vaccine to prevent future outbreaks. Anthony Fauci, MD, thedirector of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that five or sixvaccines are already being tested in clinical trials with people. Dr. Fauci added, “This workremains incredibly important because with these types of viruses, it comes in waves. There’sa big outbreak and then it goes away. But it never really disappears, a year or two later, youoften see another outbreak. We have to be ready for that.”
September is Women in Medicine Month September is the American Medical Association's Women in Medicine Month, which serves
to showcase the accomplishments of women physicians, as well as highlight advocacyrelated to women physicians and health issues impacting women patients. The 2017 themeis "Women in medicine: Born to lead." During Women in Medicine Month, the AMArecognizes award recipients of the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women,which provides scholarships of up to $10,000 to support research related to women in themedical profession. The AMA also hosted a webinar on "How to Position Yourself as aPhysician Leader."
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MSDC NEWS Medical Society Bicentennial Celebration Has Reached Capacity; Call to Inquire About Wait List
The Medical Society of the District of Columbia's Bicentennial Celebration, taking place on October 21, 2017, has reachedcapacity. The Medical Society will attempt to accommodate those who wish to attend. To be added to the wait list, please call202-466-1800. You can also be a Bicentennial Supporter and support MSDC's 200-year history here.
The Medical Society appreciates the time and energy of our volunteer Bicentennial Planning Committee and Subcommitteemembers. MSDC also appreciates the generous support of its Bicentennial Celebration Sponsors: ProAssurance, MedicalSociety Services, Inc., Barnard Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Mercedes Transcription, Cerner, BridgePointHospital, Advantum Health, and Sunrise Medical Laboratories
Leadership Elections Close Today
On August 22, 2017, in accordance with its Bylaws, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia distributed to its votingmembers electronic ballots for officer and director positions of the Medical Society. Voting closes on September 29 at 6:00PM. If you have a question about the elections or the electronic ballot, call the Medical Society at 202‐466‐1800 or email PiaDuryea at [email protected].
Community Engagement/Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to know about volunteer opportunities for physicians? MSDC has received member interest in sharingvolunteer and community engagement opportunities at non-profit organizations and health clinics in the metropolitanWashington area. Please contact Pia Duryea ([email protected], 202-466-1800) with questions or to participate.
Pay Inequity, Flex Schedules Top Concerns for Women Physicians More than half of women physicians first aspired to the profession of medicine at age 10 or
younger, according to a recent survey. However, the survey found that nearly two-thirds ofwomen physicians feel disadvantaged when it comes to negotiating contracts and a majorityagreed pay levels are not gender-neutral at their workplace. These and other hot-buttonissues such as gender stereotyping and work-life balance were explored in the survey of 500practicing female physicians. Read more at AMA Wire.
RESIDENT/ FELLOW/ STUDENT NEWS Considering a dual degree? Those Who Did It Share the Pros, Cons
As dual-degree programs increase in popularity among medical students, the options available are also growing. In 2011, 7.7percent of medical students sought another degree in addition to their medical degree, according to the Association ofAmerican Medical Colleges. By 2017, that share had risen to nearly 10 percent of students in dual-degree programs, with thejoint MD/PhD being the most popular option. To give medical students a clear picture of the dual-degree landscape, anexpert panel recently offered insight on the subject. Read more at AMA Wire.
MEDICAL STAFFING CLASSIFIEDS Brought to you by MSDC's 1817 Society Member and Personnel Provider Favorite Healthcare.
Contact Favorite Healthcare for your staffing needs.
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EVENTS CME Opportunity!
An Overview of Perioperative Medicine 2017: From Outpatient Preoperative Assessment to Inpatient Postoperative Care
October 25-28, 2017 Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001)
An Overview of Perioperative Medicine is intended to update general internists, internist-subspecialists, family medicine specialists, and other health care providers on perioperative assessmentand management. It will focus on the practical, clinical side of preoperative assessment andpostoperative management. The course will feature a collaborative faculty of multi-specialty experts inperioperative medicine from both Mayo Clinic and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at ThomasJefferson University. This live activity is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and ABIMMaintenance of Certification (MOC) Points. For additional course information, including online registration, visithttps://ce.mayo.edu/periop2017.
AMA Interim Meeting
November 8-13, 2017 Hilton Hawaiian Village (Honolulu, HI)
The 2017 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) will take place November 11-14, 2017 at the HiltonHawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii. Officials and members gather to address policy at the 2017 Interim Meeting. Registernow to attend.
MEDICAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Brought to you by MSDC Corporate Partner GZ Medical Realty. Contact Pete Papantoniou for your real estate needs.
MEDICAL OFFICE SUBLEASE WANTED Medical Specialist with ongoing concierge practice seeking Medical Office. Looking to sublease medical office with one
treatment room and private office in DOWNTOWN DC. Contact Dr. Carver, cell: 202 296-2424.
Part Time/Full Time Office Space Available 3 Washington Circle
Washington, DC 20037 Part time/full time office space available immediately at 3 Washington Circle. This includes a large consultation room, fully
equipped examination room, lab drawing facility onsite, EKG machine, space for receptionist, space for medical records,shared use of copier, telephone system, wireless internet and waiting room. Ideal for general internist, medical subspecialistor surgeon. If interested, please call Mark Sklar, MD. 202-887-4769 or email [email protected].
Boutique Townhouse Medical Office for Rent Across From GWU Hospital/ Medical School
900 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037
Boutique townhouse medical office for rent across from G.W.U. Hospital & School of Medicine. Very close to Foggy Bottom
Metro. Three rooms, one on entry level with powered table/chair & overhead surgical light. Consultationroom, reception/waiting room, & possibility of 2 additional rooms. Two-car driveway. Call/text SheldonK. Gottlieb, MD, 301-509-3319, or email [email protected].
2440 M Street NW
2440 M Street NW Washington, DC 20037
2440 M Street is a Class A 110,000 SF medical office building with a three-levelparking garage in northwest Washington, DC. The building has abundant patient andphysician parking. Please contact Peter Papantoniou at 301-961-1941 or see theonline listing for more information.
Alexandria Professional Center 4660 Kenmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304 Alexandria Professional Center is a 119,000 SF medical office building with over 30 medical and dental
practices that offers close proximity to INOVA Alexandria Hospital and I-395. Contact PeterPapantoniou at 301 -961 -1941 or see the online listing for more information.
MEDICAL LISTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES Clinical Trial Openings for Innovative Proton Therapy
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge about the role of protontherapy in the treatment of cancer. MPTC currently has trials open for pediatric cancer patients and for cancers of the breast,central nervous system, prostrate, head and neck, lung and all sites. For information about clinical trials and National ClinicalTrial identification, visit www.mdproton.com/ClinicalTrials.
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