Emergency Response Infrastructure Project in FY23 Omnibus Funding Secured by Congressman Simpson

Shoshone, Idaho, home to over 5,300 residents, needs more direct access to comprehensive care in the event of a medical emergency. Thanks to efforts by the County Commissioners, the city of Shoshone, and Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, this is coming to fruition.

Congressman Simpson secured $1,550,000 in funding for the Family Health Services Helipad and Ambulance Bay infrastructure project, which was included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill through Community Project Funding (CPF). Concurrently, the Commissioners and the city of Shoshone agreed to lease the land for the new clinic. Then on February 6, Congressman Simpson highlighted the project's inclusion in the FY23 Omnibus package signed into law on December 29, 2022.

The Family Health Services Helipad and Ambulance Bay infrastructure project funding supports the construction of a helipad and four-unit ambulance bay that will be attached to the new Family Health Services (FHS) Community Health Center.

"The helipad and ambulance bay will greatly expedite access to emergency care for this very rural part of Idaho that serves as a conduit to the popular Sun Valley Area. This project will create a robust health services network capable of yielding positive outcomes and reducing health disparities often inherent in rural communities where distance limits response and transport time in medical emergencies," said Simpson.

Gender Affirming Care for Minors

By Mike Cunnington (IMA Legislative Report - Feb. 10, 2023)

IMA recently highlighted the introduction of HB 71 by Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa), which would criminalize gender affirming care (GAC) for transgender minors by making it a felony to provide surgery, hormone therapy or puberty blockers.

On February 7, HB 71 received a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee. For nearly two hours, the committee heard testimony on both sides from around the state. Several IMA members participated in opposition to the bill, while others like Dr. Marvin Alviso were not given an opportunity to testify.

The committee also heard firsthand stories from multiple parents sharing the anguish of watching their children struggle with severe mental health issues – including suicidality – prior to treatment.

Just as in 2022, the legislation passed along party lines with a 14-3 vote. HB 71 was sent to the full House with a do pass recommendation, and it passed the House on a 58-12 floor vote on February 14. The IMA Lobby Team will continue working with our physician members to oppose HB 71 and combat misinformation around GAC.

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February 10, 2023 Legislative Report

Stay Informed During the 2023 Idaho Legislative Session!

Throughout the legislative session, the IMA publishes weekly Legislative Reports and the IMA Bill Tracker with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the activities of the Idaho Legislature.

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New AMA Resources

Excess Mortality Among Physicians During The COVID-19 Pandemic

This newly published JAMA Internal Medicine research letter, co-authored by AMA Research and Policy Manager Lindsey Carlasare with a team from Stanford University School of Medicine, seeks to better understand the effects of the pandemic on physician mortality rates.

Listening Campaign: Engage Physicians to Uncover Sources of Burnout

A new AMA STEPS Forward^® toolkit outlines the 7 STEPS needed to successfully carry out a Listening Campaign, including 9 practical tools to help uncover and address sources of physician burnout.

Private Practice Simple Solutions: Support Staff Recruitment

Release Date: Feb. 14, 2023

This new eight-week session featuring Dr. Justin Holtzman, Medical Director of Holtzman Medical Group, focuses on recruiting and retaining support staff for your private practice. Register Here.

To access the complete collection of previously released Simple Solutions sessions, click here.

Supporting Private Practices: AMA & Medline University

Tuesday, March 7 | 10:15 am CT

Learn how to use the AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Playbook to your advantage in this open access webinar designed to help physicians streamline employee training in their private practices. Following the webinar, AMA members will have access to a curated Medline University course list that can be assigned to their care teams. Register Now.

AMA STEPS Forward^® Podcast Episode 43:

How a Telephone Consultation Model Eased Call Burden for Frontline Specialists

Dr. Alfred Atanda, Director of Clinician Well-Being at Nemours Children’s Health, shares his experience piloting a telephone consultation model aimed at reducing call burden for infectious disease specialists.

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AMA STEPS Forward^® Podcast Episode 44:

The Importance of Screening for Social Determinants of Health

Margaret Bavis, DNP and Assistant Professor, Rush University College of Nursing, discusses how Community Health, one of the largest volunteer-based health centers in the nation, assesses and optimizes social determinants of health to improve patient care.

LISTEN NOW: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Debunking Regulatory Myths: Protected Health Information (PHI) Disclosures

Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose PHI for treatment purposes?

The American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH): Call for Abstracts

Oct. 11-13, 2023 | Palm Desert, CA

The ACPH theme this year is “Building the workplace of the future.” Contribute to the conversation by showcasing your work! Hurry – abstracts are only accepted until March 15.

Physicians and staff are welcome to attend the 2023 Health Law Compliance Webinars Series.

Have you Ordered Your HCPCS Book Yet?

HCPCS 2023 Level II Professional Edition provides your practice a quick and accurate coding reference. Along with the most current HCPCS codes and regulations included in the codebook, you'll have everything needed for accurate medical billing and maximum reimbursement. Organized for quick and accurate coding, HCPCS Level II 2023 Professional Edition (Spiral) codebook includes the most current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes and regulations, which are essential references needed for accurate medical billing and maximum permissible reimbursement.

The books are already at the IMA office and can be picked up, shipped, or delivered today! As part of your membership, the Idaho Medical Association offers most coding, billing, and reference manuals at a significant discount. This saves you and your office money when you provide your staff with the tools to help you ward off unwelcome challenges to your revenue.

To order a 2023 HCPCS book or review a list of other coding books we have available at a discount, please Click here for the 2023 publications order form.

If you have questions or if there is a type of book you don’t see but would like to purchase, please contact Rebecca Adams at [email protected] or 208-344-7888.

Family Medicine Residency of Idaho - Nampa (Educational Faculty - Family Medicine Physician)

Opportunity for an Educational Faculty member at our Family Medicine Residency program in Nampa!

The Role – Combination of Inpatient / Outpatient; 3 half-days Clinic, 3 half-days Precepting and 2 half-days Admin time per week. Average of 1 Call Night/ week at Nampa St. Luke's. Work 4 days/ week, including Call.

Who We Are – At Full Circle Health, our vision is that every Idaho community is healthy and thriving through our commitment to outstanding care and the education of tomorrow's healthcare leaders.

Our Guiding Principles - We lead with accessibility, education and compassion on a quest for better. Better health care, better communities, better lives for the people of Idaho.

Open Doors: We welcome all members of the community emphasizing access to care for those with limit choices.
Open Minds: As a Teaching Health Center, we focus on creating an environment of inclusion and learning through our multiple Residency and Fellowship programs across the Treasure Valley.
Open Hearts: Compassionate care is at our core!

Benefit Information - We offer a well-rounded benefits package including everything you need.

Education

MD or DO

Licensure/ Certification

Must have the ability to be fully credentialed, licensed and privileged;
Unrestricted Idaho license;
Maintain Board certification via ABFM;
Unrestricted Board of Pharmacy and DEA registration and all necessary federal narcotics and controlled substance numbers and licenses;
Eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payors that contract with Full Circle Health.

Other

Our organization is a tobacco-free workplace.
We require immunizations for all staff including COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza vaccine as a requisite for employment. Newly hired staff who are not able to be vaccinated due to medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs must apply for vaccination exemption prior to employment

For more information please email [email protected]

Full Circle Health - Nampa Clinic

(Clinical Faculty - Family Medicine Physician)

Opportunity for a Clinical Faculty member at our growing Family Medicine clinic in northern Nampa!

The Role - Outpatient only, combination of 6 half-days Clinic, 1 half-day Admin time and 1 half-day Attending per week. Work 4 days per week; Clinic from 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.