Volume 36, Number 2 | March/April 2019

Boone County Medical Society Prescriptions Newsletter

BCMS Welcomes New Board Members

Albert L. Hsu , MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at the University of Missouri, has joined the BCMS Board of Directors. Dr. Hsu attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City; completed his Ob/Gyn residency at Tufts-Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.; and completed his fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va., where he had the privilege of working with Dr. Howard Jones, who performed the very first IVF cycle in the U.S. Dr. Hsu has been actively involved in the AMA for two decades, is a member of the Missouri ACOG Section Advisory Council, and is currently Chair of the MSMA-Young Physician Section. He joined BCMS in 2017. Kate Grossman , MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at Boone Hospital, has joined the BCMS Board of Directors. Dr. Grossman attended medical school at State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center and completed residencies in both internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Grossman completed her fellowship at Mount Sinai in New York City. She joined BCMS in March. Meet our Board of Directors, Councilors and Delegates

BCMS Members to Present at MSMA Annual Convention BCMS is proud to announce that two of our members, Nicholas Madaffer , DO, and Amanda Kingston , MD, are featured speakers at the 2019 MSMA Annual Convention in Kansas City. The Convention takes place April 5-7 at the Westin Kansas City Crown Center. Dr. Madaffer, who joined BCMS in 2018, is a pain medicine specialist at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. He is speaking at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, and his presentation is entitled "Non-Opioid Pain Medicine (The Other Pills Used to Cure the Ills)." Dr. Kingston is BCMS's newest member, having joined in mid-March. She is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her presentation is entitled "Physician Suicide: The Silent Epidemic." Dr. Kingston presents at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. There's still time to register to attend the MSMA Annual Convention. There is no cost for MSMA/BCMS members to attend, and members qualify for free CME. Register for the MSMA Convention

Nicholas Madaffer, DO Amanda Kingston, MD

BCMS Hosts Events for Residents, Fellows and Early-Career Physicians The Boone County Medical Society is inviting University of Missouri School of Medicine residents and fellows, along with early-career physicians (those who are in their first five years of practice) and their spouses/partners, to attend a series of free seminars designed to provide practical information to help physicians in their personal lives and professional careers. The first session, "Start Smart" was held on Tuesday, March 19, and focused on the topics of physician contracts, loan management and home buying. The next session, "Be Prepared," is 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the Medical Sciences Building (Acuff Auditorium, MA 217) in the Patient Centered Care Learning Center on MU's Campus (745 Kentucky Blvd.). Guest speakers will focus on personal and professional insurance needs and asset protection. The RSVP deadline for this session is Friday, March 29 . The third session, "Think Ahead," is 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Medical Sciences Building (Acuff Auditorium, MA 217).

Kyle Claussen, Vice President of Resolve Physician Agency, discusses physician contracts at a BCMS seminar for residents on March 19 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Guest speakers will focus on investing, saving for retirement and IRS implications for the new physician. The RSVP deadline for this session is Friday, April 12 . There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP so our presenters can plan accordingly. Anyone with questions about these programs may call the Boone County Medical Society office at 800-869-6762, or email [email protected] . Click for More Info or to RSVP

BCMS Alliance is Reorganizing The new BCMS Alliance is reorganizing and has been formally recognized by the BCMS Board of Directors. Mary Catherine Heimburger is leading the efforts to update the BCMS Alliance, with assistance from Donna Corrado, a former president of the MSMA State Alliance. Any physician spouse/partner who is interested in learning more about participating in the Alliance is encouraged to email Mrs. Heimburger at [email protected] or the BCMS office at [email protected] .

Drug-Price Transparency is Topic at Upcoming BCMS Membership Meeting On May 7, 2019, in Conference Room 1C at Boone Hospital, BCMS welcomes Steve Miller, MD, the chief clinical officer and executive vice president of Cigna in St. Louis, for a presentation on Drug-Price Transparency. The event begins with a social at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Miller's presentation begins at 6:45 p.m. Prior to the social time and dinner meeting, a BCMS Board meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The dinner meeting is free and open to all BCMS members, including residents and students, and their guests. An RSVP is required by April 26 for planning purposes . RSVP to attend the May 7 event by clicking here .

If you haven't paid your 2019 BCMS and MSMA dues, act now so your membership doesn't lapse! Click here to renew your membership in BCMS and MSMA.

PDMP Discussion Takes Center Stage at BCMS Meeting

At the March 7 BCMS Membership meeting, three guest speakers spoke about the implementation of St. Louis County's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and its impact on Boone County and Missouri. Presenters included Emily Doucette, MD, the Acting Director and Chief Medical Officer at the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health; BCMS member Jonathan Heidt, MD , Medical Director at University Hospital Emergency Department; and Scott Clardy, Assistant Director of Boone County Health Department.

Emily Doucette, MD, speaks with BCMS medical student member Meghna Srinath (right) at the March 7 BCMS meeting.

BCMS member Jonathan Heidt, MD , shares insights on the impact the opioid epidemic has had on emergency departments in Columbia.

BCMS President's Challenge Physician-to-physician recruitment is the best way to help BCMS grow, and by doing your part, you can qualify to win the 2019 BCMS President's Challenge! The BCMS member who recruits the most new members through June 1, 2019, will be recognized as our "Top Recruiter" and will win a $250 prize at our June 4 meeting! Qualifying recruits must be NEW members, not members who are simply renewing for 2019. Qualifying recruits must be active physicians, not med-school students, resident physicians or retirees who are not required to pay BCMS dues (though it is a great idea to encourage membership among those who fit those populations!). To be eligible for the prize, each new member you recruit must have paid dues by June 1, 2019. Full details are available on our website.

Thank You and Welcome to These New BCMS Members Since Dec. 1, 2018 Jaffar Hilli, MD Samir Ashraf, DO Michael Butterfield, MD Kate Grossman, MD Sailaja Bysani, MD Ellen McQuie, MD Anne Fitzsimmons, MD Mark Bryer, MD David Hockman, MD Kurt Borman, MD Amanda Kingston, MD BCMS appreciates your support and your membership!

MSMA Alliance Supports 2019 Match Day Activities at Mizzou

On March 11, the MSMA Alliance participated in Match Day festivities for 95 graduates of the Class of 2019 at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Class President Emil Thyssen (pictured left with BCMS Alliance Representative Mary Catherine Heimburger) was the winner of a $500 gift card, provided compliments of MSMA Alliance member Millie Bever of Kansas City in memory of her spouse, Dr. Grant Bever, OB-GYN.

I ts seems like every day, there's a new story about a data breach impacting thousands of people - or more. And there's a pretty good chance you or someone you know has been the victim of identity theft, even on a small scale. Fortunately, BCMS members have access to discounted services through LegalShield and

IDShield. LegalShield protections offer timely and helpful benefits for you and your employees in the event of a data breach or identity theft. LegalShield has developed a dedicated web site for BCMS members. To learn more about these services or subscribe at a discounted rate, visit www.Legalshield.com/info/bcms . Contact Rick Shore, LegalShield/IDShield associate, at 636-299-6345 or [email protected] for details.