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CMD News - June/July 2009CMD Program Reaches Milestone: 2,500th Physician Receives Certification Robert Lebow, MD, CMD, has become the 2,500th physician to receive the Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification from the American Medical Directors Certification Program (AMDCP). Dr. Lebow, medical director at Radius Health Center in Massachusetts, received his CMD is December. The CMD program started in 1991 and had certified a total of 2,520 medical directors by the end of 2008. “It’s an honor to have become emblematic of the CMD designation. However, I haven’t done anything more than other CMDs. It’s humbling to be in such prestigious company,” said Dr. Lebow. He added, “The CMD program does a lot to improve care for seniors, and it provides physicians such as myself with education that you just don’t get anywhere else.” The CMD Core Curriculum program is invaluable in helping physicians “understand the systems and pressures under which we operate in nursing homes and learn ways to protect our patients and facilities,” says Dr. Lebow. “People who take the courses are a friendly group, and we developed camaraderie. It’s helpful to meet others who are wrestling with the same challenges and can share ideas and solutions,” he added. He noted that he also appreciated the opportunities for on-line learning. Dr. Lebow had multiple reasons for pursuing his CMD. He explained, “I may want to become medical director at more facilities, and the CMD makes me more marketable. But, more importantly, having this designation is a point of pride. It says that I’ve sought to grow as a professional and that I’ve achieved something valuable. Being a CMD says that I have lived up to a certain standard of care.” Not only does the CMD give Dr. Lebow a sense of pride; it also impresses his facilities. “One has CMD decals at both exits. The leadership is proud that I’ve achieved this; and it’s important to them that I stay current in my education and training,” he said. Dr. Lebow stressed that his facilities have benefited from his CMD training. “Every day I use something I learned in the program. This happens many times daily in small ways—in terms of maximizing safety and quality, improving care processes, and increasing staff, resident, and family satisfaction,” he said. To recognize the milestone of being the 2,500th CMD, Dr. Lebow will receive a complimentary registration for AMDA’s 2010 Annual Symposium in Long Beach, California.
LTC Physicians Insurance Did you know that your CMD designation will lower your professional liability insurance premium? AMDA members have the ability to purchase a single, cost effective insurance policy that protects all of your professional liability exposures, and CMDs receive a discounted rate. You can determine the coverage that fits your practice. AMDA 2009 Evidence-Based Clinical Management & Leadership Course If you are an experienced medical director or attending physician, this program is created especially to meet your practical needs for professional growth. This year’s conference is scheduled for September 11-13, in Arlington, Virginia. David A. Green, MD of Berea, Kentucky attended the 2008 Evidence-Based Course, held in St. Louis, Missouri. He commented, “Consistently the most useful conference I go to – also the most patient-centered, professional organization I’ve ever belonged to. Kudos on an excellent conference.” Stay current with Regulatory Updates, Management Strategies and Emerging Clinical Advances by attending AMDA’s annual Evidence-Based Clinical Management and Leadership Conference. View the 2009 Conference Agenda: http://www.amda.com/education/advanced/EBAgenda.pdf AMDA Institute for LTC Practice Improvement: Finding Your Way in Long Term Care Encourage your team to attend the 2009 Institute courses, scheduled for September 11-12 in Arlington, Virginia and November 13-14 in Long Beach, California. This practical course for the Interdisciplinary Team will offer an opportunity to:
For complete details: http://www.amda.com/education/institute/ Offer CMD Credit Hours at Your Next Educational Meeting Through a simple application process, state chapters can assist their CMDs in earning credit hours toward recertification. As a CMD, you can encourage your chapter to apply for CMD credit hours by completing a one-page application: http://www.amda.com/certification/cmdcredit.cfm and attaching its program agenda and objectives. AMDCP staff will review the program and can generally provide the credit hours within two weeks. There is a $75 fee for review and processing the application. AMDCP also makes this service available at the same low fee to state chapters of AGS, AAHSA, AHCA, and other related organizations that provide content of interest to medical directors. Each year, the AAHSA national organization applies for and receives CMD credit hours for its annual meeting.
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