Compassion for the Uninsured and Underinsured Drives Samantha Edwards
Participation in KMA's Medical Student Outreach and Leadership Program (MSOL) was an inspiration for Samantha Edwards. "It helped me walk me down the path of where I want my career in medicine to go," she said of the program, which she completed in 2016.
LabCorp - Improving Health and Improving Lives
LabCorp, a KMA Level One Corporate Affiliate, is committed to improving health and improving lives.The company supports local communities with employee volunteers and donations, from basic necessities to computers.
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New CMS Initiative - Connected Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in March introduced Connected Care, a new nationwide public health education program to raise awareness of the benefits of chronic care management services for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions and to provide health care providers with support to implement CCM programs.
Applicants Sought for State Boards Related to Health Care
The Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking applicants for several state boards related to health care, including the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. The other boards are the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists and the Kentucky Board of Emergency Services, which is open to trauma surgeons.
For more information and an application, click here.
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Health News for Your Patients
If you regularly share health care news with your patients on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, check out @KYMedAssoc for useful informational graphics and health care updates.
