KAFP Launches Membership Survey

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Attention KAFP Members:

Last week you received an e-mail from us asking for you to complete our Membership Satisfaction Survey. As a valued member, we want to hear your thoughts about KAFP.

If you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey today.

Membership Survey

The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians’ mission is to support and serve family physicians of Kansas as they advance the health of Kansans. Tell us see how we’re doing to meet our mission. Please respond by Friday, November 30.

 

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KAFP Membership Satisfaction Survey Launches Nov. 7

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The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP) is launching an online Membership Satisfaction Survey on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. We urge all active, resident, student and life members to complete the survey. Many thanks to the Membership Committee who have worked on the survey for the past two months developing, planning and implementing it for the membership. KAFP launches a satisfaction survey about every three years. It is an important tool to gauge your membership satisfaction and learn more about your needs. Watch for the Membership Satisfaction Survey e-mail to hit your in-box on Wednesday, November 7. Thank you for your membership!

 

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Advocacy Day Registration Open

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Registration is now open for 2019 Advocacy Day. Get ready to be energized, informed and prepared about Kansas issues in the 2019 Legislative Session. The Advocacy Day schedule is available at 2019 Advocacy Day! The speakers include Mike Munger, MD, Dodie Wellshear, Rachelle Colombo, Stephanie Sharp, Tracy Russell and legislative leaders.  Following a day of learning about the issues and how to engage with legislators, you are invited to the Dillon House for a reception to mingle with legislators. This is our biggest legislative event of the year – don’t miss it!

Register Today!
Advocacy Day

KMS/KAMMCO Bldg.
623 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Legislative Reception

Dillon House
404 SW 9th St., Topeka, KS
5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

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Great American Smoke Out – Nov 15, 2018

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The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians is joining physicians across the U.S. in celebrating the annual Great American Smoke Out on Thursday, November 15. Kansas has seen a decrease in the number of residents using tobacco, yet thousands still struggle with their tobacco addiction. It often takes 7 to 9 quit attempts before successfully overcoming tobacco. Patients indicate that a healthcare provider’s advice to quit is a strong motivator in taking the first step. As a family physician, you are a motivator!

If you are interested in the latest tobacco training and resources for your practice, please visit the KAFP website for details. Two free resources that may interest you:

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Immunization Office Champion Program Offers $4900 in Stipends

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Are you interested in immunizations and improving your practice’s rate? The Kansas Family Medicine Pneumococcal Immunization Office Champions (KFMPIOC) program is a QI Initiative designed to improve the rate of pneumococcal immunizations for the Medicare population. KFMPIOC will utilize an office-based champion model framework based upon ACIP recommendations and NVAC Standards for Adult Immunization Practices. Practices selected to participate will have expert technical assistance to complete the initiative and will earn up to $4,900 in stipends for participation and completion. Please join us for a free webinar that will answer all of your questions about the program and how to apply.

KFMPIOC Program Webinar

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Register Now!

Target Audience:
Kansas Family Physicians and immunization staff interested in participating in a QI initiative to increase pneumococcal immunization rates in seniors.

Objectives:
Upon completion of the webinar, participants will have a greater awareness of:

  1. How this program incorporates the Office Champion model to improve pneumococcal immunization rates in seniors
  2. How practices will perform PDSA cycles and make systems changes to improve pneumococcal immunization rates in seniors
  3. How to apply for the KFMPIOC program

Presenters:
Carolyn Gaughan, MSE, CAE, Executive Vice President, Kansas Academy of Family Physicians
Erin McGuire, BS, Quality Improvement Consultant, Great Plains Quality Innovation Network

Partners:
This program is funded by a grant from Pfizer and AAFP, who selected KAFP in a competitive grant proposal process, as one of three chapters participating in the grant. KAFP is working with the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (GPQIN) which includes Kansas Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC) on this program.

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KAFP Awards Deadline is December 31

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Please get in your nominations for Kansas family physician awards by Monday, December 31, 2018. Kansas has some amazing family doctors! Help us showcase the great work of our members, nominate an outstanding family physician today! KAFP is seeking nominations for the following awards:

Kansas Family Physician of the Year: This is the highest recognition KAFP awards annually.  Through it, KAFP recognizes involvement in community affairs and activities that enhance the quality of life of the community. Learn more and nominate.

Kansas Exemplary Teaching (two categories: full-time/part-time and volunteer): Through these annual awards KAFP recognizes members with exemplary teaching skills, who have implemented educational programs and/or developed innovative teaching models. Learn more and nominate.

Kansas Humanitarian Award: This award recognizes extraordinary and enduring humanitarian efforts. Learn more and nominate.

Do you know a Kansas family physician deserving of any of these honors? KAFP wants to hear from you! Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your office manager.

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KAFP Seeking Nominations for Three Awards

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Kansas has some amazing family doctors! Help us showcase the great work of our members, nominate an outstanding family physician today! The deadline for  submission of 2019 nominees is December 31, 2018.  KAFP is seeking nominations for the following awards:

Kansas Family Physician of the Year: This is the highest recognition KAFP awards annually.  Through it, KAFP recognizes involvement in community affairs and activities that enhance the quality of life of the community. Learn more and nominate.

Kansas Exemplary Teaching (two categories: full-time/part-time and volunteer): Through these annual awards KAFP recognizes members with exemplary teaching skills, who have implemented educational programs and/or developed innovative teaching models. Learn more and nominate.

Kansas Humanitarian Award: This award recognizes extraordinary and enduring humanitarian efforts. Learn more and nominate.

Do you know a Kansas family physician deserving of any of these honors? KAFP wants to hear from you! Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your office manager.

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Mark Your Calendars for 2019 Advocacy Day

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Please save the date — January 30, 2019 — for Advocacy Day in Topeka. Advocacy Day is for family physicians, general surgeons, ER physicians, general internists, residents and medical students who are interested in learning more about how to advocate for medicine. The day will energize you, prepare you, and inform you about Kansas issues and the upcoming legislative session. Following a day of legislative activities at the Kansas Medical Society/KAMMCO building, you are invited to join us at the Dillon House for a reception to mingle with legislators. This is our biggest legislative event of the year – don’t miss it! Registration and schedule coming soon at Advocacy Day.

Advocacy Day

KMS/KAMMCO Bldg.
623 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Legislative Reception

Dillon House
404 SW 9th St., Topeka, KS
5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

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KAFP EVP Applications Open

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The KAFP and the KAFP-Foundation boards are jointly seeking an executive vice president to help execute their vision for championing the cause of family physicians and their patients in the state of Kansas. The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, based in Wichita, Kansas, is the voluntary, statewide association for family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students in Kansas with 1,760+ members.  The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians-Foundation is the philanthropic arm of KAFP, supporting initiatives to encourage family medicine. KAFP is recognized as a leader in developing and delivering outstanding education for family physicians in Kansas, for a strong advocacy presence in Topeka on behalf of its members and for its exceptional public health efforts. The job description and application process are available at: KAFP EVP.

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Last Chance to Register for RISE Webinar on Oct. 24

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Register for and attend the upcoming RISE Webinar on October 24 – you will be thankful you did!

Prevent Burnout & Build Resilience in Practice: Two Kansas Case Studies.*
Presenters: Melissa Rosso, MD (Manhattan) and Beth Oller, MS (Stockton)
Wednesday, October 24; 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

There is no charge for the RISE Webinar Series. Registration is required to receive log-in information. Sign up today!

RISE resources include:

The RISE program is a wellness initiative of KAFP designed to help Kansas family physicians RISE above burnout.

RISE: Restore, Invigorate, Strengthen, Energize.

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*This Live series activity, KAFP RISE Webinar Series, from 01/31/2018 – 10/24/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Each webinar is approved for 0.5 AAFP Prescribed credits. KAFP will submit CME earned for members who participate in live webinars.

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