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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
by Charles L. Papp, M.D.
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Volunteerism Can Help You as You Help Others
Remember back when you were applying for med school. There was that ominous admission essay that was going to set you apart from all those other applicants. Like me when asked about why you wanted to be a doctor you were tempted to say, "Because I want to help people." Of course, you realized everyone else was probably saying the same thing. And to the credit of the applicants, by and large it was true. One of the noble aspects of our profession is our desire to improve the lives of others. Now fast forward to the present. As we trudge through this cold, bleak February the administrative, governmental, and professional demands can smother the idealism of our younger selves. I have a solution for your consideration -volunteering.
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KMA Update
By Dale Toney, MD, Vice President KMA
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The 2019 Kentucky General Assembly is in session and will be addressing many important issues and bills that will potentially affect Kentucky physicians and their patients. Several bills related to the KMA's advocacy priorities have already been filed, including tort reform, prior authorization, out of network billing, and tobacco free schools. It is anticipated that there will also be issues and possibly bills regarding medical marijuana, the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, and a provider tax. Cory Meadows, Deputy Executive Vice President/Director of Advocacy, and Pat Padgett, Executive Vice President and CEO, lead an expert team of KMA lobbyists and keep the KMA extremely informed. The KMA Legislative Quick Action Committee meets weekly during the session to offer guidance to the team. In addition, the LMS has started a Legislative Task Force under the leadership of our new LMS President, Dr. Charles Papp, which I am excited to be a part of.
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Changes are coming to the Kentucky Blood Center!
By Dennis Williams, MD
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The blood donation process at Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is being updated, and donors will see changes to registration and screening.
With these new modifications, which begin this winter, donors will be able to do the required health questionnaire electronically instead of filling in the answer bubbles by hand. At KBC donor centers and blood drives, touch-screen tablets will be provided for completing the questions. The electronic registration and screening process will provide an easy-to-use, easy-to-read display. It will also offer a convenient audible version for those who need that assistance. This will allow a paperless donor registration and screening process.
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LMS Senior Lunch - New Location
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The LMS Senior Luncheon is changing to the Bistro at Joseph Beth in Lexington Green.
Please join us on Friday, February 8th at noon at our new location.
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LMS Getting Ready for the Legislative Session
By Christopher Hickey, LMS, EVP/CEO
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The Lexington Medical Society held two legislative events in January. On January 16 the LMS Legislative Task Force met with Senator Ralph Alvarado and Representative Kim Mosher to get insights on the upcoming legislative session.
On January 25 the LMS & LMS Alliance held a Legislative Update at the Copper Roux. Guest speakers included KMA Executive Vice President, Pat Padgett and Senator Ralph Alvarado who spoke for 45 minutes on the highlights of medical related bills expected in this legislative session.
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Thank you to our Legislative Event Sponsor:
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Dr. Tuyen Tran presented Dr. Charles Papp with the 2019 LMS President's gavel at the January 15 meeting.
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Thank you to our January Meeting Sponsor:
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