November 6, 2018 Issue 68
KMA and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Partner for “Public Health Minute” Videos

KMA has partnered with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to bring members a monthly video series focused on public health issues facing the Commonwealth.

Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Jeffrey Howard, M.D. will discuss a different health topic each month during the short “Public Health Minute” videos. The debut video, premiering today, features Dr. Howard discussing the flu and flu vaccine.

Public Health Minutes will be available on KMA’s website at https://kyma.org/public-health-minutes/ , as well as on KMA’s YouTube channel . 
KPLI Program, KMA Members Honored at 12 th Annual MediStar Awards

The Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute (KPLI) and three KMA members were honored last week during the 12 th Annual MediStar Awards, presented by IGE Media.

The KPLI received the A.O. Sullivan Excellence in Education Award for its creative approach to developing and implementing programs which enhance the level of knowledge, education and career opportunity in healthcare. Nineteen physicians from across Kentucky have completed the KPLI program since its inception in 2016.

Community Connector Sandra Shuffett, M.D. was honored with the Dean Dorton Physician of the Year Award, and members Bryan Loy, M.D. and Sarah Moyer, M.D. were recognized with the Centerstone Healthcare Advocacy Award.

More information and photos from the MediStar Awards are available at www.medistarawards.com/ . 
KMA Community Connector Sandra Shuffett, M.D.
Bryan Loy, M.D., left, and Sarah Moyer, M.D., right
KMA Director of Education Miranda Mosley, right, accepts the award on behalf of KPLI
Kristin Schutzman Inspired by Grandmother to Become a Physician

Kristin Schutzman has known since childhood she wanted to be involved in medicine. Her maternal grandmother and retired nurse, Jean Corron, inspired her to pursue her dream. 

“I’ve always really looked up to her and got that drive to do something in the medical field from her,” Schutzman said. “She’s always been a very giving, loving person. I know that carried over to her work as a nurse. I’ve always tried to emulate that aspect of her. She’s such a good person — a total saint.”

Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants

KMA was recently notified of a potential extortion scam targeting DEA registrants. The issue first surfaced in the spring of 2018 and is on the rise once again. Members are asked to exercise caution and increased awareness.
The official notification from the DEA is below:

“DEA is aware that registrants are receiving telephone calls and emails by criminals identifying themselves as DEA employees or other law enforcement personnel. The criminals have masked their telephone number on caller id by showing the DEA Registration Support 800 number. Please be aware that a DEA employee would not contact a registrant and demand money or threaten to suspend a registrant’s DEA registration. 

If you are contacted by a person purporting to work for DEA and seeking money or threatening to suspend your DEA registration, submit the information through “Extortion Scam Online Reporting” posted on the DEA Diversion Control Division’s website, www.DEADiversion.usdoj.gov .” 

MEMBER NEWS
Moyer Receives KHDA Trail Blazer Award

KMA member Sarah Moyer, M.D., Louisville-Metro Health and Wellness, received the Kentucky Health Department Association's Trail Blazer Award.
Swikert Named SMA Alliance President

KMA board member Donald Swikert, M.D. , was recently installed as President of the Southern Medical Association Alliance for 2018-19.
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