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Nov. 9, 2019 – Chapter Meeting

Events

Don’t miss out on the Fall 2019 Missouri Chapter meeting!

Come meet AAPS Executive Director Jane M. Orient, M.D., while enjoying great food, networking, and … 1.0 Hour of CME. 

Details copied below. Hope to see you there!

RSVP: email aaps@aapsonline.org or call/text 520-270-0761

TIME:

11:30am to 2:30pm
Saturday, November 9, 2019
(meet and greet
starting at 11:30am,
meeting starting at 
12:00 noon).

LOCATION:

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks
(Named ‘Best Steakhouse’ by the Riverfront Times)
17A W County Ctr, Suite A102
Des Peres, MO 63131
314.965.4600  
Click here for map.

ENJOY: Meal and drinks provided by AAPS. Update on AAPS past and future activities, plus the fellowship of your colleagues!

PRESENTATION:

Jane M. Orient, MD, Executive Director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons will present: “The Fundamentals Needed to Make American Medicine Great Again”

RSVP: email aaps@aapsonline.org or call/text 520-270-0761

Jane M. Orient, M.D. obtained her undergraduate degrees in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974. She completed an internal medicine residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital and University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals and then became an Instructor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and a staff physician at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital. She has been in solo private practice since 1981 and has served as Executive Director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) since 1989. She is currently president of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness. She is the author of YOUR Doctor Is Not In: Healthy Skepticism about National Healthcare, and the second through fifth editions of Sapira’s Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis published by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

MO Chapter Spring Meeting – April 21, 2018

Events

Don’t miss out on the Spring Missouri Chapter meeting!

Come and learn while enjoying great food, networking, and …
1.0 Hour of CME. 

Details copied below. Hope to see you there!

TIME:
Noon to 2:30pm
Saturday, April 21, 2018

LOCATION:
Hereford House
“Kansas City’s Favorite Steak House”
19721 E. Jackson Drive
Independence,MO
Click here for map.

ENJOY:
Meal and drinks provided by AAPS. Update on AAPS past and future activities, plus the fellowship of your colleagues!

PRESENTATIONS:

Andi Roths, Pharm.D. on  “Low Dose Naltrexone Therapy”

Jane M. Orient, M.D. on “Population Health vs. Hippocratic Medicine”

We will also get an update from our citizen advocate in Jeff City, Wes Powell, who announced the excited news that he is running for State Rep in District 123!  Learn more about his campaign at http://electwespowell.org/

RSVP: Reply to this email or email aaps@aapsonline.org. You can also call or text AAPS Business Manager Jeremy Snavely at 520-270-0761 to RSVP or with questions.

**Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) through the joint providership of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS) and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is accredited by the New Mexico Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Statement: RMCHCS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPS Missouri Quarterly Meeting Minutes for February 3rd, 2018

Events

The Missouri Quarterly AAPS meeting was held in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at 44 Stone Public House Restaurant. Dr Jenny Powell, Chapter President called the meeting to order at 12:07 pm.

Jeremy Snavely, Business Manager for AAPS attended our meeting and assisted with the one hour CME presentation. He also shared the recent AAPS Journal and monthly newsletter and reminded us they are available on line at www.aapsonline.org.

Dr Powell reminded us of the benefits of membership and the importance to inform medical students, residents and colleagues of our organization and invite them to our next meeting.

The secretary minutes from the last quarterly meeting were accepted as read.

Vice President report by Dr Phil Dean, neurologist and pain management physician stressed the importance of obtaining drug screens on all new patients even if you don’t suspect a problem. If a positive screen is found for drugs, alcohol or nicotine, it is recommended to refer the patient to an addiction specialist.

Secretary report by Dr Nancy Russell purposed to put the names of attendees to the quarterly meetings in the minutes and this was agreed by all in attendance.

Treasurer’s report by Dr Todd Rice reminded us that no dues are collected for the quarterly meetings and AAPS covers the expense of the meals.

Our Citizen Lobbyist in Jefferson City, Mr Wes Powell was not in attendance and his report was given by Dr Jenny Powell. A House bill that the AAPS is working against is APRN’s scope of practice bill is presenting with an increase in the number of APRN’s per physician in collaborative practice and the number of miles APRN is away from the collaborative physician. A new Senate bill 281 is proposing to suspend the license of a physician if 3 years of state taxes are not paid. Another Senate Bill 750 of eliminating the investigation of anonymous complaints to the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts and making a false document regarding a physician to be a Class C or D felony. Representative Frederick, physician member of AAPS has submitted House Bill 2355 stating that no hospital or other licensed facility can discriminate against a physician based on MOC, maintenance of board certification. House BIll 2106 has been filed to allow HSA’s, health savings accounts for Missouri Medicaid recipients to be used for direct primary care services.

Wes Powell, will be running in the Missouri primary election, as a Republican, for State Representative of District 123. To learn more and donate to his campaign, to www.electwespowell.org.

The CME presentation was a recorded presentation by AAPS member, Larry Huntoon, M.D., PhD. on the topic, “Recognizing and Fighting Tactics of Sham Peer Review”. The one hour presentation allowed each physician attending one hour of CME credit.

Old Business: Offering one hour of CME at our Quarterly Meetings was discussed and an overwhelming, “yes” to continue this type of presentation. We also discussed the need to increase our membership by reaching out to medical schools and residency programs.

New Business: On February 20th, 2018 the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians will have an advocacy day at the Capitol Building in Jefferson City. Wes Powell is to have an AAPS booth in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building on that day.

Election of officers will be held at our next meeting. If you have an interest or have a person to nominate for a position, please respond to this email. Dr Nancy Russell will not be able to continue as an officer. Think about what position and how you would like to participate with our Missouri chapter of AAPS.

Our next AAPS Missouri chapter meeting will be Saturday, April 21st the Hereford House at 19721 E. Jackson Drive in Independence, Missouri on the east side of Kansas City. Their phone number is 816-795-9200. The meeting will be from 12:00 to 2:30 pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 P.M. by President, Dr Jenny Powell.

Sat. Nov. 4, St. Louis: Lunch on AAPS and 1 Hour of CME too!

Events

Don’t miss out on the Fall Missouri Chapter meeting!

Come and learn what sets AAPS apart from other organizations while enjoying great food, networking, and … 1.0 Hour of CME. 

Details copied below. Hope to see you there!

TIME:

11:30am to 2:30pm
Saturday, November 4, 2017
(meet and greet
starting at 11:30am,
meeting starting at
12:00 PM noon).

LOCATION:

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks
(Named 2012’s ‘Best Steakhouse’ by the Riverfront Times)
17A W County Ctr, Suite A102
Des Peres, MO 63131
314.965.4600
Click here for map.

ENJOY:

Meal and drinks provided by AAPS. Update on AAPS past and future activities, plus the fellowship of your colleagues!

PRESENTATIONS:

AAPS General Counsel Andrew Schlafly will provide an update of how AAPS is fighting the latest attacks on patients and physicians and answer your questions.  This week Andy will be in federal court to argue against a bad California law harming patient access to independent physicians. Earlier this summer he helped score a victory for a physician battling the ABIM.

The meeting will also feature a talk by AAPS Board Member, Robert Emmons, MD on the AAPS code of Medical Ethics and how our patient-centered code differs from the AMA’s.

RSVP: Reply to this email or email aaps@aapsonline.org. You can also call or text AAPS Business Manager Jeremy Snavely at 520-270-0761 to RSVP or with questions.

**Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) through the joint providership of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS) and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is accredited by the New Mexico Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Statement: RMCHCS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPS MO Chapter meeting minutes from July 15th, 2017

Events
The Missouri Chapter meeting of the AAPS was held in Springfield, MO at the Hotel Vandivort. The meeting was called to order by President, Dr Jenny Powell at 12:00 noon. Dr Powell welcomed our guests and gave an overview of AAPS mission, values and how physicians can benefit from being members.
Physician guests included Dr Bill Graham, Dr Luke Van Kirk, Dr John Lilly, Dr Jim Blaine, Dr Matt Green and Dr Shelby Smith. Other guests included Representative Steve Helms, Gloria Bledsoe, Christopher White, and Ashley White.
Members present included: Dr Jenny Powell, Dr Phil Dean, Dr Todd Rice, Dr Bruce Schafly  and Dr Nancy Russell as well as lay members, Wes Powell and Tommy Newhouse.
Minutes from the April meeting were read by secretary Russell, motion to accept the minutes as read was by Dr Phil Dean and seconded by Dr Todd Rice. Minutes were approved as read.
Vice President report by Dr Phil Dean reported on an article in “Pain Medicine News” entitled, “When Pain Management becomes a criminal offense” and educated us on the highlights of this article and it was encouraged that all physicians prescribing pain medications read this article.
Treasurer’s report by Dr Todd Rice; no dues are collected by this chapter and AAPS provides the meeting room and meals for all that attend.
Secretary’s report by Dr Nancy Russell asked each attendee to sign the attendance list and circle their email if they would like to receive the national AAPS newsletter.
Citizen Advocate report by Wes Powell reported that our guest, Dr John Lilly was supportive to AAPS at the State level and we appreciate his efforts. Advocates for AAPS bills can be our voice in Jeff City.  Wes Powell has been volunteering and leading our voice on several bills at the State level for several years. Please contact Wes or Dr Jenny Powell if you are interested in initiating a bill at the state level.
Old Business:
Anonymous complaints about physicians are now being investigated by the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts which was not done in years past. Diane Franklin, State Representative in Dr Jenny Powell’s district has agreed to put forth a bill to disallow the Missouri State board investigation of these complaints. This would not oppose confidential complaints. Contact your local state representative in support of this potential bill.
Dr Powell also informed us that MPM-PPIA malpractice carrier does cover state board complaints and gives discounts to direct pay physicians.
New Business: None
Guest Speaker
Dr Bill Graham of Springfield, MO introduced guest speaker, Missouri State Representative from the 135th district, Steve Helms. Mr. Helms is Vice Chair of the professional registration committee. He spoke in favor of direct primary care and preserving the physician/patient relationship.  HIs goal is to initiate a work group to bring several bills to Missouri to make laws in favor of State government control instead of Federal government control is several areas. For example, medical insurance is still state regulated but federal government places penalties and incentives.
Our next speaker, Dr John Lilly was introduced by Dr Jenny Powell. Dr Lilly presented an impressive powerpoint presentation regarding the prescription drug monitoring program bill that is going forward to be passed in the State of Missouri. He presented statistics from all 50 states showing numbers and graphs over several decades of how this program has not decreased prescription drug induced deaths in the last decade. In fact, in most states the death rates have gone up steadily in spite of the time the law was initiated. Our MO chapter of AAPS has spoken out against this bill for privacy reasons as well as the reasons mentioned above, however they were more organizations speaking in favor of the bill and could be passed soon.
Upcoming Dates: 
Annual AAPS meeting in Tucson, AR October 5-7, 2017
Missouri AAPS Chapter meeting in St Louis on November 4th, 2017 at J. Gilbert’s restaurant starting at 11:30 am.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM by Dr Jenny Powell

AAPS MO Chapter Meeting: July 15, 2017

Events

Don’t miss out on the Summer Missouri Chapter meeting! 
(note: the minutes from the spring meeting can be found by clicking here)

Details copied below. Please note the exciting special guests who will be joining us. Hope to see you there!

TIME:

Meeting starting at
12:00 PM noon
Saturday, July 15, 2017
(meet and greet
starting at 11:30am).

LOCATION:

Hotel Vandivort.
305 E Walnut St,
Springfield, MO 65806.
Click here for map.

ENJOY:

Meal provided by AAPS. Update on AAPS past and future activities, plus the fellowship of your colleagues!

SPECIAL GUESTS:

We are honored that State Representative Steve Helms will join us!  Rep. Helms, a newly elected State Representative from the 135th District, is very familiar with Direct Primary Care and gave a very articulate and passionate endorsement of that business model at a Greene County Medical Society reception for legislative candidates last fall.

Dr. Bill Graham will give a report from the DPC Summit he attended last month in Washington, DC, including info from the session on federal legislation initiatives.

RSVP: email nancy@nancyrussellmd.com

Save the Dates: April 22 and July 15, 2017

Events

Save the dates for these 2 upcoming meetings of YOUR Missouri Chapter of AAPS:

Saturday, April 22 meeting in KC will feature a guest speaker from AtlasMD, the EMR company of AAPS’ Dr Josh Umbehr.  His brother, Kirk, will speak on behalf of the company and DPC. Reminder that Nancy will schedule the meeting at Hereford House in Independence, MO; meet and greet at noon, meeting to begin at 12:30.

Dr. Bill Graham, who arranged our last Springfield meeting, will again reserve the meeting room at the Vandervoort Hotel in Springfield MO for the July 15 meeting, meet and greet at 11:30 and meeting to begin at noon.  He will be inviting his state representative to speak, and also Dr. David Barbe, a family physician from the Mountain Grove/West Plains/Mountain View/Birch Tree area, who is also the current AMA President.

February 11, 2017 – Quarterly Meeting

Events

Don’t miss out on the first Missouri Chapter meeting of 2017!

Details copied below. Hope to see you there!

TIME: Meeting starting at 12:00 PM noon on Saturday, February 11, 2017 (meet and greet starting at 11:30am).

LOCATION: 44 Stone (in Cellar Room) 3910 Peachtree Drive, Columbia MO  65203, Phone: 573-443-2726.  Click here for map.

ENJOY: Meal provided by AAPS. Update on AAPS political actions and news and the fellowship of your colleagues!

RSVP: email nancy@nancyrussellmd.com
Our guest speaker will be Tim McCarty from Gene Traits Laboratories.  The lab is located in Columbia, Missouri and has performed genetic testing for over 20 years. This lab can take a saliva sample from a patient and identify their pharmacogenetics. This helps identify medications that are compatible with the patient’s genetic make-up as well as those that are not. The testing can be very helpful for cardiovascular, mental health, pain management, etc. medical treatment.

MO Chapter Spring Meeting!

Events

Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 12:00 Noon

Please plan on joining us for our Missouri Chapter quarterly meeting on Saturday, April 23, meeting starting at noon (meet and greet starting at 11:30) at Sophia’s, 3915 S. Providence Road, Columbia MO. Elections for officers will be held, and we will receive an update on Missouri state legislation.

Hope to see you there!

Directions: from St.Louis area – I-70 W to Grindstone Parkway in Columbia, take the Grindstone Pkwy/New Haven Rd form US 63 South, Grindstone Pkwy to South Providence Rd; from Kansas City area – I-70 E, take exit 124 to MO 740/Stadium Blvd, follow N. Stadium Blvd to South Providence Rd; from Jefferson City – US 63 North to Columbia, take the New Haven Road exit, continue on Grindstone Pkwy to South Providence Rd.

May 16, 2015: Legislation Update

Events

You won’t want to miss out on the second meeting of 2015 of the Missouri Chapter of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons which will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

The agenda will be packed with important updates on current and future legislation impacting ALL Missouri Patients and their physicians:

  • The recent passage of H.R. 2 “Doc Fix” was widely supported by most of “organized medicine” and was considered a “bipartisan” victory. Speaker Boehner even planted a kiss on Minority Leader Pelosi in a Rose Garden party celebrating the bill’s passage. (We are not making this up.)  But what was really in it? We will discuss the truth about this bill including ideas to pushback against its infringements on the patient-physician relationship.
  • News on progress on efforts to STOP MOC & MOL (SB 400& HB 683) and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in Missouri and other states and how you can help push these initiaves across the line to victory.
  • Update on bill to protect the availability of Direct Primary Care in Missouri.
  • The Health Care Professional Volunteer Bill:-Provides physicians with malpractice immunity in their practices
    -Gets rid of medical malpractice premiums
    -Provides charity care for the indigent
    -Saves Missouri taxpayers $ 1 billion plus annually
  • Status of SB 63, a bill to create a Prescription Drug Monitoring Database in Missouri endagering patient and physician privacy.
  • The “Walgreens/CVS” Collaborative Practice Bill, HB 633 & SB 415. Repeals old  protections and replaces with act which is potentially dangerous to patients. Rescinds mandatory physician observation time and the distance rules. What is the MSMA position on this bill?
  • Discussion to gather YOUR ideas about needed legislation to protect your practice and your patients. For example, what can be done to stop Walgreens violating patient confidentiality by requiring ICD diagnosis codes for pain prescriptions?

LOCATION:
First State Comm Bank
1022 N Highway 47
Warrenton, MO 63383

AGENDA:
1pm – Lunch and Presentations

COST:
No Charge, Lunch provided by AAPS

RSVP:
Online: at https://aaps.wufoo.com/forms/m4o4e010nbulpa/

or call/text: AAPS Business Manager Jeremy Snavely at 520-270-0761

or email: aaps@aapsonline.org