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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
by Tuyen T. Tran, M.D.
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One of the major challenges in healthcare is reconciling the tremendous gap in patients' access to physicians. This is particularly true for our patients who reside in Eastern Kentucky. The Appalachian Regional Commission recently issued a very somber report showing that the Appalachian region has significantly higher mortality rates, increased incidence of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and more health risk factors (obesity, smoking, fewer physicians, drug use) than the rest of the country. More concerning, Eastern Kentucky has even higher morbidity and mortality. (See Figure 1 for comparison details.)
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Although there are many contributing factors to the access gap, physicians can positively impact the access problem by incorporating telehealth modalities into their practice.
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KMA Annual Meeting August 24-26
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Physicians planning to attend KMA's 2018 Annual Meeting,
Forward Focus: The Path to Physical and Fiscal Health
, Aug. 24-26 at the Louisville Marriott East, will hear from an array from dynamic speakers and enjoy fellowship and networking with colleagues.
Keynoting this year's Annual Meeting is Frank Abagnale, Jr., subject of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film
Catch Me If You Can
, starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. Abagnale, who today serves as a world-renowned security and fraud expert, will detail his life as a trickster and discuss how physicians can keep themselves safe from fraud and identity theft. Abagnale's presentation will held during the Kentucky Physicians Leadership Academy on Aug. 25 beginning at 10 a.m.
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A Time to Reflect and Look Forward
By Maurice Oakley, MD, 2017-18 KMA President
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They say the older you get, the faster the time goes.
Well, I'm not one to reveal my age, but it would be safe for you to assume that time is passing very quickly for me these days. It's hard to believe it's been a year since I was installed as the 167
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President of the Kentucky Medical Association.
With this being my last message, I wanted to take the time to reflect on what a journey this has been, and to leave the membership with some encouragement for the future, as I believe it to be very bright.
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Friday, September 14, 2018 Campbell House
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For More Information on the Woman Physician Leadership Event
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For More Information about our Dinner Meeting
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To Learn More About the Bourbon Chase Team
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For More Information about The White Coat Investor
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Service Animals in the Medical Practice
By Brandy Boone,JD, Director, Education & Client Guidance
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Animals are rarely seen in physician offices, so it may take patients and staff by surprise when a person walks in with an animal. Many physicians and their staff actively discourage the presence of animals within the office for cleanliness and hygiene reasons-as well as the potential safety threat from an uncontrollable animal. However, medical practices that prohibit all animals from their premises under any circumstances risk facing allegations that they have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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