January 25, 2018 Issue 49

Administrative Burdens Cost Both Dollars and Health

Like most of you, I entered into the field of medicine motivated by the desire to help others. Treating and caring for the sick is more than just a profession, it’s a mission and a great responsibility only bestowed to a handful of the population.

Which is why it’s such a shame that so much of our time as physicians is spent on paperwork and in front of computers. The administrative burdens we face are actually making patients sicker and costing society billions each year that could be used toward disease research and treatments. 

Please take a few minutes and send an email to administrativeburden@kyma.org and tell us about the struggles you are facing in your own practice. KMA will be using this information throughout 2018 as we seek to lessen the strain on physicians. 

KPLI Grad Casey Lewis, M.D. Shares “Eye-Opening Moments”
From 2017 Program
Casey Lewis, M.D., with Pediatrics of Bullitt County in Mt. Washington, is among the first class of physicians who participated in KMA’s Kentucky Physicians’ Leadership Institute (KPLI) in 2017, the premier leadership training program for Kentucky physicians. 

We recently asked Dr. Lewis about her experience participating in the KPLI.

KMA Mourns the Passing of Former President Dwight Blackburn, M.D.
Dwight L. Blackburn, M.D., KMA President from 1982-1983, passed away Jan. 12.

Dr. Blackburn, an active member for many years, was presented KMA’s Distinguished Service award in 1997.

A highly respected physician and community leader, Dr. “B” as he was called, practiced in Berea for 25 years and served in numerous leadership roles.


Violet Patty Shackleford Pursues Medical Career with the
Support of Her Family
Violet Patty Shackleford grew up in Mayfield, a small town in Western Kentucky. After she graduates from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in May, she’d like to return there and “use the things I’ve learned,” she said.

She decided to study medicine in high school. “I grew up in a family where both of my parents are nurse anesthetists,” she said. “I’ve known workers in the health care community for a long time."

MEMBER NEWS
Neimat Featured for Using Deep Brain Stimulation System

KMA member Joseph Neimat, M.D. , chair of the U of L Department of Neurological Surgery, was featured in MD-Update for his use of the Deep Brain Stimulation system for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Page 16. 
Wilson Featured for New Pain Management Treatment

KMA member Kristal Wilson, M.D., was featured in MD-Update for employing new pain management treatments at Baptist Health Medical Group Pain Management in Louisville, where she practices. Page 21.  
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