Bulletin of the Mahoning Valley Medical Society

2015·1.8 MB·English

by  The Mahoning Valley Medical Society

Bi ] | | etl n of the Mahoning Valley Medical Society
First Quarter 2015

NEW NAME

To reflect the addition of Trumbull County physicians to the Mahoning
County Medical Society, we have changed our name to the
MAHONING VALLEY MEDICAL SOCIETY.

NEW ADDRESS!

On March 3, 2015, we moved into our new office space at
3855 Starr's Centre Drive,
Suite C-3, Canfield, OH 44406
We weleome members to come and see our new space.

NEW MEMBERS!

We look forward to welcoming Trumbull County physicians into the
Mahoning Valley Medical Society. Whether you were a member of the
Trumbull County Society, or have never been a part of a county medical
society, we encourage you to join and take advantage of the benefits of
membership, such as discounts on professional liability insurance and
medical waste, educational programs and social events. Applications are

available on our website at www.mahoningmed.org.
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2015 Council
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LYNE VAKUBOV, AD President
‘THOMAS. TRAIKOPF, DO President elect
DEAN R BALL, DO Secretory/Teasurer
SEAN MeGRATH, aD Immediate Post President

Delegates to
DENISEL BOBOWNMIK, MD SEAN T. MCGRATH, MD

Alternate Delegates to OSMA
THOMAS ALSANE AD DANNY SANKOVIC, MD
NIVIAN STARR, DO THOMAS TRAIKOFF, DO

Mombers-t Large
CHARLES A CRANS, MP RAYMOND S DUFFETT. MD
JUSTINAMSTOVICH,MD DAVID WERER, AD

Employed Physician Representatives
"ALEX HEINTZELMAN, MD
JOSEPH JOSE, MD

Legislative Liaison

Execute Director
KARYN. FREDERICK

Foundation Trastes

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Tiffany Building
1600 Sq. Feet
5 exam rooms, Lab,
Registration, Physician Office
7067 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman
Phone [phone]

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SPACES
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800 Sq. Ft.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR Sean T. McGrath, MD

What is The Mahoning Valley Medical Society?

‘Spring has finally sprung after another tough Ohio winter. Things are
beginning to look a litle different. Trees are budding leaves, flowers are
beginning to bloom, the grass is green and growing, and the potholes are|
slowly being filed with patch. if you have paid realty close attention, you
have noticed that the name of the medical society looks different now
tool We are no longer the County Medical Society, but the Valley Medical

a Society. This change was an abvious need in the new ago of the OSMA
r {and the needs of our local Community. We now represent more of the
/ valley by the addition of Trumbull County and potentially other
neighboring counties in the years fo come. This was a logistical decision
as the geographic districts of the OSMA have changed in recent years and the needs of the counties|
are requiring more organization and, hence, more financial backing to support our needs. Therefore,
our Executive Director and our Council made some decisions to move our organization into the
future with added sirength and viability,

Part of what | want to relay to the membership today is what the Society is to each member. First
and foremost, the society 's YOUR organization. It exists for you and your patients, the doctors and
citizens of the valley. Itis a political acton center for the needs of our local community and local
doctors. Its @ sounding board for your thoughts and ideas of how to improve the medical care in
the valley. itis a safe piace for a community member to call wth concorns about the practice of
medicine and a safe place for doctors to voice their personal and professional concems. its an
‘organization that monitors our local access to care to make sure patients in the valey can receive
the care they need ight here in the valley. Itis a council that meets monthly to discuss any and all
issues related to the running ofthe organization, sponsored events, new member benefits, and
complaints/concoms from the community or doctors. tis an annual meeting whore we como
together to celebrate and recognize the Distinguished Physician and the 50 years in medicine award
recipients

Soin summary, the Society is yours, itis for you and your patients, itis politcal, safe, and actively
‘meets, it listens to you, il acts for you, it recognizes and celebrates you, and therefore it benefits

you.

| encourage everyone fo gel more involved with the society. ILis here for all physicians in the valley,
private practice docs, employed docs, retired docs, residents, fellows, and medical students. Please|
ask a council member about how to got involved or about current topics being discussed in council
meetings. Don't hesitate to bring any concerns to the council's attention as we are here to help our
‘members with most any problems related to the practice of medicine or access to care. Please read|
through any emails or mailings we may send as they are related to opportunities for you to help us
‘and our community.

We thank you for your continued membership and support of our local, grassroots organization and
hope to continue to grow and work together with all of you in the many years to comel
From the President by Lyn E. Yakubov, MD
Leaving a Legacy

“What is t with kids these days" You know that you have said this or that you have
at least thought once or twice—especially in regard to the younger practtioners
‘and students around you in medicine. Every generation has had this sald about
‘hem. Let’ tum the question around and ask "What are you doing fer he future
‘generations inthe practice of medeine’” What is your legacy?

Do you remember ne many physicians each of whom ook the tne to teach you

‘ynen it was nt convenient for im or ner? How about those wna took the time 10
Interview you as a prospective canakate to meaical scnoor? How anout tne ones
|wno alowed you to shadow them and ask them about mei fe chokes and
estyle? They retated fo you and corrected any falacy in your understanding or
ought process of your studies. Tey tured to their patients and meir workload and

‘completed them wn you alongside them. Then they worked after you ff to nis thelr day responsioiiies. They

haga later night or two Decause ot your presence, Dut you were grateful or the time that they took io show you oF

{ofeach you something, Can you say that you are doing the same?

“These kids don't appreriate i” “They seem self centered!” We can say all hat we want about the younger
‘generations (Gen X 1965 1979; Gen ViMilenias-1980 2000 or even the New ‘Sierts" 2000 2016). They are
moxe into social mesia than they are into being social or respectful (Gen X ané Gen ¥}, They are the most
‘plugged i” generation ever (New Silent. They are just takers (Gen X and Gen ¥), they are only inlerested in a
Job not a profession

Itis true that movement fiom a rules-based society to 2 righls-based soctety aver the last 50 years has influenced
the roe of he student and student righls (or complaints) and even how we function as a socely in general (The
‘Eve of Desiuclion How 1965 Transfoumed Ainetica. James T Patterson, Basic Books, 2012). This was the result
Of he Baby Boomers efforts. However, we baby-boomers- ike to think that | am speaking to the major of you
‘oul there (Baby Boomers 1945-1954)—are one of the most-egocentic generations in American History Between
11960 and 2010 the growth of enitement spending inthe U.S. was exponential In 1940 federal government
transfers to individuals amounted fo under one-sixth of tolal U.S. government expenditures. Between 1960 and
2010, the share of eniements in govemment spencing at all levels jumped from 19 percent to 43 percent. This
Tri, reat “taker” generation has now gravitated toward tkng from a pool of clizens who can offer no resistance
to such schemes: the unbom descendants of today's soon-to-be retiees. (A Nalion of Takers, Amsica’s
Entllemen! Enidesit: Nicholas Ferstadt, Templeton Press, 2012) til think thal you do nol ow upcoming
generations anything?

\Where can you star? Perhas your gifties in mentoring and advising groups of or inivdual medical students
including research opportunites? NEOMED could use your talents (contact rita Pokorny, Direcior of Career
Developmentidvising. auoconecined ed) Maybe you would ike to be @ quest speaker or part of 3 pane!
‘discussion fo student speciay'sub-speciaty interest groups (conact. Harmony Ramunno, Asst. Diectot of
Student Aas: [email protected])?

tt teaching s your strength, Lisa Welss, M.D. Associate Dean of Cumculum, (lnuziss@neomes edly) could use
Your help in presenting ihe Wiz second-year systems-based curriculum in your area of expertise. There are aways
“ah year preceplorships and elective rotations to tink of 2s weil

Ityou would tke to partefpate in selecting the tute student, NEOMED for direct-onty (Kristin Hil Assistant
Director of Enrolment Services and Recrutment and Outreach: kaii;@neomed edu) oF YS.U. tor 8 S/M.D.
‘candidates (Emly Ebert: sgeberin@ysu edu) would benemt trom your ime and talents with interviews for tature
lasses.

Cr perhaps your interes les in helping Your peers and coleagues at a grassroots level? We can use your insights
al Manoning Valey Medical Society 2s a member-on-counci ot an aMfcer Karyn Frederick, Executive Director of
avis would love to near trom you (malioningcountymed@zaominternet net) aS would any of us on councit
There are many ways to be an aavocate for the fel of medicine and for those aspinng to practice f. In otner
‘words, participating for Ine arealet good. So, now are you going to start leaving yout legacy?

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ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
ATTRACTS A CROWD

The Estate Planning Seminar for Physicians, held
on April 13th at Michael Alberin’s Restaurant, was
full fo capacity for its second presentation.
‘Sponsored by Farmers Wealth Management, the
seminar featured a panel comprised of attorneys
Anno Frederick Crawford and Gorge P. Millich,

uUr., Judge Robert N. Rusu, Jr. of Mahoning
‘County Probate Court, Joseph DePascale,
President, Farmers Trust, David Dastoli, Chief
Investment Officer, and Daniel Cvercko, Program
Manager, Investments,

Panelists provided an overview of wills, trust,
advanced directives (Iving wills, durable power of
attomey for health care) and other documents that
will aid physicians in planning for retirement,
There was ample time for questions and the panel
‘members wore only too happy to answer any
uostions the audionce had.

Based on the success of this program, the
‘medical society is planning partner will Farmers
‘Wealth Management to present the program
again, perhaps on an annual basis,

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MAHONING VALLEY MEDICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL OSHA TRAINING

Jim Parks, President, Accu-Medical Waste Service, inc.

‘The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates annual training for health care professionals
‘and others who may be subject to exposure to bleed or other potentially infestious materials

Attendees will lear about
Bloodborne Pathogens Standards ~ Estabishing 2 Tubereulesis Protocal ~ HBV vaccination requirements
Personal Protestive Equipment ~ Sharps Irjury Log ~ Expesure Contr Pian ~ Sharps
NNeedlestck Safety & Prevention ~ Post Exposure Evalustion

New This Year!
"Massage Therapy:
Healing for Your Patients & You"

Presented by:
7 Gina DeAngelo, LMT and Ed Montgomery, LMT

Immediately following OSHA Training

Thursday, June 18, 2015
Hampton Inn & Suites Canfield
6690 Ironwood Blvd,

Registration: 7:30 A.M. ~ Program 8:00 A.M.
$26 per Mahoning Valley Medical Society memberioffice staff participant
$50 each non-member participant
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED
"ANNUAL OSHA TRAININGIMASSAGE PROGRAM
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT BY FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2016

Name of Physician/Practica
Names of Attendees:

Aaaress:
Phone:
‘Amount Enclosed:

MAILTO: MAHONING VALLEY MEDICAL SOCIETY, 3855 STARR'S CENTRE DR.

SUITE C-3, CANFIELD, OH 44406 PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Delinquent Account Collection

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NEW MEMBERS

Mike Corfas, MD
Anesnesi09)

Soutmavoos Anesnesta
Boardman, OH 44512

Medal Eeueaten: NEOUCOM, Rootstown, OH

Intemstig: Wester Resewe Cae System,
Youngstown, CH

Westen reserve Cae System,

Youngstown, OH

(Onin Stato tiers Hospital, Cotas

Resisency

Resisorey

‘Tracey Dovien, MD
-Anestnesclogy

Soutwoods Anetresia
Tea Souther Ba
Boars, OF 44512

Megial Equcaton: NEOUCOM, Rootstown, OH
Ist Cave Weetemn Reserve Univers,
Gievelara, Of
(Cave Western Reserve Univers,

Residency:

‘Thomas Gemma, DO
Aneshescoy

Soutwoode Anestesis
Boar, OF 44512

Mekal Eaucaton: One Unversity Colege of Osteopathic
Modine, Athens, O2

Fronwont Hoapeal Warensate His, OH

Brentwood Hospeal Warrensile HOH

noni
Residency

Madhavaroo S. Dasu, MD
Areshesobg)

‘Sourwcods Anestnests
Bowron, OF 44512

Medical Eaucaton:
Intenstp
esaongy:
Resdeney

Gunter Medial Cotege, Nagaruna Universty
‘Government Genera Hosptial, Gut, Iain
‘Younguben Hospta Assaciaion
‘Yungsowm Hepa Asaclaion

Manu Sethi, MD
Anestteso0g}

Soutrwcods Anestnecia
7690 Southam Ba
Bearman, OH 44512

Intern
Resdeney:

University of incr Colege of Medicine
‘The Cis sospa, Gren, O!
Universty of eirnat Wedeal Centar

Nicholas F. Agnesi, MD
Vascular Sugary Tansplataton

‘Agvanced Ven CaretAavanced Ha Restoration ot Ono
‘Ten Boatman Canfels Ré

Boaraman, On 44512

Medial Eoveaton:
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Residency

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Youngstown ora Asoczaton
Youngstown Hostal Association

Bits 'n' Pieces

MEDICAL STUDENT LOANS:
The Mahoning County Medical Society Foundation will
‘once again be offering low-interest oans to medical
students who are permanent residents of Mahoning oF
Trumbull County. Tobe eligible, students must have
completed at least one year of medical school or school
Df osteopathic medicine. interest onthe loans is one
percent below the prime rate atthe ime the loan is
GFanted. Interest i forgiven if the recipient returns to
practce in Mahoning ot Trumbull County and becomes a
member ofthe MVMS. For more information, or an
application, emai the MCMS Foundation at
‘mahoningcountymed@zoominternet net,

‘MoveD
The folowing members nave moved
John Koval, MD and Eawara Mile, MD
7641 Market St, Sutle 2

‘Boardman, OH 44512,

Phone: [phone]

Louis Lyras, MD
17645 Market St, Suite 200
Boardman, OH 44512
Phone: [phone]

RETIREMENT
Dr Theodore Cubbison has retired from practice effective May
4, 2015, His patient records have been transferred to Dr
Kiisten Evan Hymes, 3560 Stutz Orwve, Canfield. Phone:
330-720-1585.
Meaningful Use 2015 Updates

Meaningful Use proposed rule RIN 0838-AS56 has been released for comments. Restits will not be
fnalized until August 1, 2015 al the earliest. Comments on this rule must be received by 5.00 PM
lune 10, 2015 to be considered.

Once approved, it wll create one unified set of reporting measures with exclusions and alternate
measures. There will no longer be core and menu measures, now there will be nine required
physicians’ moasures with two public healthirogistry roporting measures and eight roquired hospital
measures with three public health/registry reporting measures. All reporting will be for 90 days and
hospitals can attest for any 90 day period from October 1, 2014 through Decombor 31, 2045,

The proposed rule also would support efforts to align the meaningful use program with other CMS
‘quality reporting programs that use EHR technology, such as the hospital inpatient quality reporting
program and the physician quality reporting system,

you have any questions about Meaningful Use in 2015:

NECO Regional Extension Contor
330-873-1500
Jim Carroll, jcarroll@arha org

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID
ICD-10 Q&A POSTED

Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) and the Medicaid managed care plans have worked together t
provide you with another co-branded Q&A document for Independent Providers. The document is
located on ODM's ICD-10 webpage under Provider QA, May 2015.

Billing guidance documents for Ohio Modicaid’s ICD-10 implomontation entitled, “ICD-10 TIPS,” hav,
also been posted to Ohio Medicaid’ ICD-10 webpage and are located under the ICD-10 TIPS
{Billing Guidance) section, Last month's ICD-10 TIPS focused on Inpatient Prior Authorization’
Precertiication. Previously released ICD-10 TIPS include: Claims Compliance Date, Span Date
Billing, Dental Claims, Billing Unspecified Codes, and Inpatient Hospital Interim Billing. Additional
billing guidance documents will be posted in the months to come.

‘Ohio Medicaid is on schedule to meet the ICD-10 implementation compliance date of October 1
2015. Please visit our ICD-10 webpage at:_nttp://medicaid ohio gov/PROVIDERS/Billing!
ICD10.aspx. ICD-10 information such as Provider Q&A, trading partner testing, free coding practice
for providers (CollabT), OhioMHAS coding resources, and other documents have been posted

Ifyou have questions or wish fo be removed from Ohio Medicaid’s ICD-10 implementation
stakeholder Ist, please direct your communications to [cd [email protected]. We will
respond in a timely manner.
Ohio's Quality Improvement Organization Helps Physicians Achieve Meaningful
Use While Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes

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