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CMA Physicians Supreme Court Marriage Decision Impacts Children, First Amendment Freedoms
The Christian Medical Association, the nation's largest faith-based association of doctors recently issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decisions regarding marriage: CMA CEO Dr. David Stevens noted, "The Supreme Court failed to recognize that 'We the people' should decide marriage policy. Activist judges with an agenda have been foisting their views on the people--based not on the original Constitution or the duly registered will of the people--but on what these judges imagine their progressive society should look like. Yet 38 states have affirmed that marriage is between a man and a woman. Regardless of this Court's decision, the debate on marriage will continue. "Regardless of the shifting opinions of judges, 'We the people' recognize that certain truths about marriage remain self-evident. Simple biology and observation shows us that marriage is based upon the biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman and upon the reality that children Continued on page 3
Physicians Wouldn’t Recommend Medical Profession to Next Generation The nation’s physicians are so concerned with the current healthcare environment that 59 percent say they would not recommend a medical career to a young person, according to new national survey from Jackson & Coker’s parent company, Jackson Healthcare. The reasons driving physician dissatisfaction include decreased autonomy and reim-
bursements, too much time required away from patients due to administrative/regulatory hassles, corporatization of medicine, fear of litigation and longer hours. As physicians gauge the future of their careers, 36 percent reported a generally negative outlook. Sixteen percent reported a generally favorable outlook, while 48 percent remain cautious.
“Significant external pressures are prompting physicians to rethink what they can do with their lives,” said Sandra Garrett, president of Jackson & Coker. “Our hope is that the physician voices represented in this survey are heard and stir constructive dialogue on the state of the medical profession.” Continued on page 4
Medical Providers Gravitate to StandAlone Electronic Health Record Systems The Future of Health Information Integration Fifty-two percent of U.S. physician groups planning to implement Electronic Health Records would not consider replacing their current practice management system with an integrated practice management – EHR system according to the "5th Annual U.S. Ambulatory Electronic Health Record & Practice Management Study," released by HIMSS Analytics, a non-profit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Sevocity EHR®, a division of Conceptual MindWorks, Inc. (CMI), focuses solely on Electronic Health Records and specializes in teaming with Practice Management vendors and billing services. Sevocity has enjoyed 53% growth over the last two years by partnering with these other vendors to enable practices to enjoy the benefits of EHR without the hassle and expense of replacing their practice management system. "Providers recognize and appreciate you don't need to disrupt your practice and finances to implement EHR. Keeping your practice management system and adding EHR is much less painful and a faster path to Meaningful Use and embracing EHR technology, " stated Elaine Mendoza, President and CEO of Sevocity. "The key is to create and maintain excellent interfaces between systems and take a partnered approach to customer support", added Mendoza. Sevocity's strategic direction since its inception has been to focus on Electronic Health Records and integration with Practice Management, Labs, and other Health Information Sources. About Sevocity Sevocity empowers physician practices and health centers to embrace electronic health records (EHRs) by delivering an affordable, Cloud-based (Internet-based) EHR solution customized to each specialty, practice and provider. Sevocity's industry leading customer retention is the result of excellent functionality and customization capabilities, dedicated implementation services and outstanding 24/7/365 US-based customer support. Sevocity is a division of Conceptual MindWorks, Inc. (CMI), a recognized leader in health information technology and bio-medical research. This Complete EHR is 2011/2012 compliant and is certified by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable certification criteria for Eligible Providers adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification neither represents an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor guarantees the receipt of incentive payments. CONTACT: Catherine Huddle, Sevocity, 210-412-5653, CHuddle@sevocity.com
CHRISTIAN RECRUITER FLORIDA
GEORGIA
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
ESTABLISHED, PRIVATELY OWNED TRADITIONAL IP/OP INTERNAL MEDICINE OFFICE NEAR TAMPA FL
BC/BE UROLOGY OPPORTUNITY NORTH GEORGIA
SHELBY-FP WITH OB
“DO RIGHT, LOVE MERCY, WALK HUMBLY” - MICAH 6:8
Seeks experienced MD/DO for immediate opportunity. We provide primary care services with a healthy mix of commercial, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO, and cash paying patients aged 18 and up. We offer a wide variety of ancillary services including stress testing, cardiac and vascular ultrasound, radiology, and other testing. 1-2 year partnership track and earnings based on percentage of productivity. Full benefits, 401(k), malpractice, and relocation. Apply by sending your CV to hr@cmcb.com. No phone calls or faxes please.
Group practice in north central Great opportunity to join faith-based Montana, near Glacier Park, is hospital-owned Urology practice seeking a FP with OB board eligible in Calhoun, Georgia. Conveniently or board certified and ER experilocated 45 minutes south of Chatence. Salary $220,000 or production tanooga, Tennessee and one hours whichever is greater. Paid malpracnorth of Atlanta, Georgia, Calhoun tice. Lots of vacation time. CME offers many big city amenities, yet allow $2,000, travel/ relocation enables you to enjoy the abundant $10,000 & sign on bonus $15,000. convenience of a relaxed southern Contact: Jamie Brownell at 406lifestyle. Waiting patient popula434-3110, fax 406-434-3143 or tion! * Competitive Salary (based e-mail to: jbrownell@mmcmt.org. on experience) * Sign-on bonus * Full benefits; relocation and malpractice. For more information email tracy.farriba@ahss.org or call 800.264.8642.
Do you share this intent? 35+ year old practice devoted to these guiding principles. Low malpractice and cost of living, on-site surgery center, mission minded, vibrant community with a university, great schools, low crime rate, and many ways to make a difference. New surgical hospital opening in 2011. Won’t you contact us? Kearney Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, Kearney, NE; Contact; Administrator, Vicki Aten, at 308865-2512 or vaten@kearneyortho. com.
Physicians in the Dark about How Health Insurance Exchanges Will Work A new survey of independent physicians from LocumTenens.com reveals physician confusion about how new policies will impact them With the deadline for the launch of healthcare insurance exchanges looming, more than half of the nation's physicians have little faith that the exchanges will launch on time and have little knowledge as to how the new policies will affect their practices, a new
LocumTenens.com physician survey finds. Major findings from the survey include that less than 11 percent of physicians believe the exchanges will be ready by the Oct. 1, 2013 deadline, and most have no idea what to expect from an administrative perspective
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when newly-insured patients start arriving for treatment in January 2014. A detailed summary of the survey findings can be found here. "Everything in the news right now about the Affordable Care Act is about enrollment, and that is the logical first step," said Shane Jackson, president and chief operating officer of LocumTenens.com, a full-service physician staffing agency and leading industry job board. "As major stakeholders and advocates in this effort, physicians should be educated about how these changes impact them, their patients and prospective patients. Our survey shows that for the most part, they are in the dark." Other survey responses revealed how unsure physicians are about the administrative and financial impacts of policies purchased from exchanges. More than 56 percent were not at all familiar with how the new policies would impact their businesses, 70 percent were not at all familiar with how the claims process would work and 67 percent were not at all familiar with patient coverage terms, such as grace periods, that might affect payment for services. Fifty five
percent of responding physicians expect their bad debt to increase under the Affordable Care Act. Responding physicians felt that their patient volume would increase by 13.4 percent due to the new insurance access. Physicians also felt that more consumer education needed to be done, with 89 percent saying they did not think consumers had been adequately educated about how these new insurance policies will function. "This is a patient population who, in many cases, hasn't had access to insurance and aren't familiar with how it works and what it covers," Jackson said. "Physicians' practices will play a major role in helping people who've never had access to insurance before understand how it works. There is a major lack of awareness both on the physician side as well as the patient side that is troubling." About the Survey Physician staffing firm and online job board LocumTenens.com surveyed independent physicians in June 2013. The error rate Continued on page 4
Family Practice Physicians Mission driven community health center system in Central VA has
several openings for dedicated Family Practice physicians. Whether you like the urban areas, the river life or the rural life, we have an area that needs your experience. CVHS has been serving the communities of Central Virginia since 1970 with 14 different locations.
Most of our sites offer comprehensive primary care as well as dental and behavioral health services. We offer a competitive compensation practice that includes a generous benefit plan, matching retirement benefits and time off.
Phone: 503.221.1260 • Email: design@propubinc.com 2
Check out our website at www.cvhsinc.org or email hr@cvhsinc.org for more information on our practice opportunities.
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CHRISTIAN RECRUITER PENNSYLVANIA
TENNESSE
CHRISTIAN FAMILY PRACTICE
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Busy Family Practice in Beautiful Lancaster County Pennsylvania seeks a mission minded “FP or IM or PEDS” doctor to join a group of 5 FPs, 1 PEDs and 1 MedPeds doc and 3 midlevels. Contact Chip Mershon @ cmershon@dejazz d.com. IMMEDIATE OPENING
Faith based Family Practice in New Wilmington, PA seeking additional Family Physician CRNP, and or PA. FT/PT positions. Rapidly growing, currently 3 provider practice. Excellent salary and benefits. Prayerfully consider. Contact Jim Gardner III, M.D. 724-946-3564 (Ask for Lynn) or Email:jamesgardner3@mac.com.
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Salaried-Primary Care. No OB, No Hospital Practice Required. Flexible schedule. Community offers many recreational/cultural activities. Only 2 hrs. from Atlanta & Nashville. For more info please contact Docs2wor k@yahoo.com.
VIRGINIA PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
On the coast of Virginia (Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake area) in well established/lucrative practices. Mild climate, population base 1.6M, variety of cultural community, and outdoor activities, tertiary care center/medical school. Strong economic base with steady population
growth. Great family lifestyle with strong community values. For more info please contact Docs2work@ya hoo.com.
WASHINGTON NORTHWEST PEDIATRIC CENTER
Located in beautiful Western Washington, is seeking a full time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician or Advanced Regis tered Nurse Practitioner for a growing Pediatric practice. Currently Northwest Pediatric Center consists of 4 offices, 7 Pediatricians, 1 Psychiatrist, and 5 ARNP’s. All of our facilities are certified Rural Health Clinics and we have several outreach clinics. Main location is Centralia, Washington which is situated halfway
between Seattle and Portland along the I-5 corridor. For more information please contact Lisa McKay. Phone: (360) 736 -6778, Fax: (360) 736-6522, Email: lmckay@nwpeds. com. Visit our website at www. nwpeds.com.
WEST VIRGINIA NORTHWCLINICAL TROPICAL MEDICINE & TRAVELER'S HEALTH COURSE ASTMH ACCREDITED.
May be taken in person or online. June 11-August 2, 2013. Sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Education and the Global Health Program. Contact Nancy Sanders (304) 293-5916, email nsanders@ hsc.wvu.edu for more information.
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need a mother and a father in a stable marriage. Same-sex "marriage" undermines the need of children to understand gender and to benefit from the unique contributions of a man and of a woman to a child's development. "We as physicians have long recognized that the most important function of marriage is to protect the needs of children--not simply to fulfill the emotional desires of adults. "The best research shows that children consistently experience the most positive outcomes with a Mom and a Dad and too often experience negative outcomes in same-
sex households. When some research has attempted to convince us otherwise, rigorous examination of those studies has uncovered fatal research flaws, most likely the result of presuppositions and political agendas that undermined objectivity. "Some activists, both in the courts and in public policy, appear intent on forcing people of faith to bow to a new and radical viewpoint that ignores our faith convictions and the testimony of millennia regarding marriage. Such pressure inevitably threatens religious freedom, as same-sex relationship advocates insist that conformity to their ideology trumps First Amendment speech, reli-
gious liberty and conscience freedoms. "For millennia, governments have recognized marriage because the institution uniquely benefits society. Parents teach children to be good citizens, and intact traditional families remain one of the best predictors of positive social indicators and outcomes. When government recognizes marriage, it protects children by encouraging men and women to commit to each other and to take responsibility for the care and well-being their children. When a government disregards these benefits and attempts to redefine marriage as rooted in anything other than the union of one man and one
woman, anyone can assert any relationship as marriage, no matter how bizarre. "We will continue to advocate for marriage and the children protected by marriage." To schedule an interview, please contact Margie Shealy at (423) 844-1047 or by e-mail: margie.shealy@cmda.org. The Christian Medical Association is equipped with Ku Band Digital Uplink satellite and ISDN lines.
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Nor thern Florida Prestigious Hospital system seeks to fill the following positions; Family Practice / Internal Medicine / Geriatrics / Urgent Care / Psychiatry Well known group is expanding to staff hospital and Urgent Care clinics in the surrounding areas of Northern Florida. Access to Beautiful beaches and world class golf abound. Un-surpassed income potential, benefits, insurance, 401k, relocation package available and no state income tax.
For more info please contact Docs2work@yahoo.com
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Physicians retiring early or considering leaving medicine said they are burned out, don’t want to practice in era of healthcare reform and find it difficult to run a practice with high overhead and low reimbursement. “To attract the coming generation’s best and brightest, we need today’s physicians championing the medical profession,” said Garrett. To read the survey report: http://www. jacksonhealthcare.com/media/193525/jc2013physiciantrends-void_ebk0513.pdf
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About Jackson Healthcare Jackson Healthcare is the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S. and serves more than five million patients in over 1,300 healthcare facilities. The company also provides technology solutions that enable total hospital efficiency. Jackson has earned national media coverage by providing innovative solutions to healthcare problems, in addition to championing local, national and international charitable work. Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized the company as one of the Best Places to Work for six consecutive years. Visit http://www.jacksonhealthcare.com/about to learn more.
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About Jackson & Coker For over three decades, Jackson & Coker, a leading locums and permanent placement physician employment firm, has provided doctors for a day, a lifetime, or any of life’s changes in between. The firm ensures that both patients’ needs and physician career goals are met and by uniting doctors with the hospitals and medical facilities that hire them. The physician recruitment company has earned a national reputation for placing exceptionally qualified doctors in commercial and government practice physician job opportunities. Recruiters work in two divisions:
Permanent placement, which recruits doctors in over 40 medical specialties for permanent physician jobs, and locum tenens, a staffing model that recruits physicians for temporary doctor jobs. With a broad range of physician staffing experience in all specialties including Psychiatry jobs, Hospitalist jobs, Internal Medicine jobs, Surgery jobs, Family Practice jobs, Anesthesia jobs and Radiology jobs, Jackson & Coker specializes in jobs for physicians at any stage of their professional career.
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for this survey was +/- 4.3 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. About LocumTenens.com Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is a full-service locum tenens staffing agency. LocumTenens.com operates the largest internet job board for the industry with direct access to thousands of jobs – in all specialties – posted directly by facilities and agencies nationwide. LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies. To learn more, visit www.locumtenens.com.
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