AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGITS (ACOG) OHIO SECTION COUNCIL ADVISORY MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 30, 2009

Fellow Section Meeting:

Attendance:

Carole Rogers, Thomas Burwinkel, M.D., Laura David, M.D., Robert Flora, M.D., Jason Sayat, M.D., Amy Burkett, M.D., Wayne Trout, M.D., Arthur Ollendorff, M.D., Tammy McKiddy, Guest Speaker, Martin November, CEO Advanced Practice Strategies

Call to Order:

At 12:45 p.m. Dr. Burwinkel called the meeting to order. 

Approval of Minutes:

The minutes of the September 26, 2008 meeting were approved.

The Congressional Leadership Conference was addressed.  It will be March 1-3, 2009, in Washington, D.C. 

March of Dimes:

Volunteers are needed for the March of Dimes Planning Committee for Prematurity Month.  The meeting will be held February 11, 2009, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Ms. Rogers was invited to sit on the legislative committee by Becky Johnson.   Dr. Burwinkel asked Ms. Rogers to find out what Ms. Johnson needs in terms of physician support.

Legislative Report:

See attached report from Ms. Rogers

Additional information with regards to the legislative report:

President Obama has issued a number of executive orders affecting healthcare.  Health Information Technology piece allows for 20 billion dollar stimulus package.  ACOG estimates that $30,000-$65,000 to help Ohio doctors to convert to EMR (Electronic Medical Records).

Speaker, Martin November, CEO Advanced Practice Strategies:

Martin November presented information on the Safety Initiative. (See attached presentation)

Approval was given for Dr. Flora to attend National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare.

Legislative Day:

The 2009 Legislative Day is planned for April 22, 2009.  The schedule will be a 7:00 a.m. briefing/training on lobbying.  From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there will be scheduled appointments with legislators.  From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the business meeting will be held.

Dr. Flora suggested talking points be sent prior to Wednesday.  Ms. Rogers will arrange hotel rooms for out of town physicians attending. 

Medical Home Discussion:

Ms. Rogers provided in her legislative report, information on the Patient Centered Medical Home.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has concerns about the medial home and has established a committee to discuss and work on our position on this issue.  Dr. Burwinkel stated that our stand is that we would like to be included in the Medical Home Model for women of reproductive age.

The Coalition of Primary Care Physicians wants to take the lead on issues such as defining a medical home, establishing criteria, supporting pilot projects and helping implement any proposals in Ohio.  Ms. Rogers asked to have ACOG host one of the COPC luncheons.  Approval was given for the sponsoring of a COPC luncheon. 

Updates:

Cleveland: Free care clinic scheduled for May 2^nd and 3^rd.  This will be held at the Cuyahoga County Fair Grounds and sponsored by RAM (Rural American Medical Corp). 

Akron: Cuyahoga Falls General Changed name.  They are not doing deliveries.  SUMMA has slowed down the buying process of smaller hospitals.  They have imposed a hiring freeze.  The Medical School is adding a 4^th consortium.  They are anticipating a shortage of medical students.

Treasury Report:

Dr. Trout reported that the Section is ahead of budget for 2008.  Ms. Rogers will be retiring in December of 2009.  Suggestions needed for a replacement. 

Dr. Burwinkel suggested a virtual office site at the OSMA. 

Meetings:

It was suggested that the meeting for September 2009 be a social event, including spouses.  September 18^th was the date decided on for the September Section Meeting.

IDAC meeting March 6-7, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. 

Legislative Day/Next Ohio Section Meeting-April 22, 2009

ACM May 5-6, 2009, Chicago Convention Center

ADM October 1-3, 2009, Indianapolis Westin Hotel

The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.