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What better way to disseminate information to other AMDA chapters than to include an article in State Network News (SNN)?
If you would like to include an article in an upcoming issue, please e-mail it along with permission to reprint to Nicole Germain, Membership Coordinator, at ngermain@amda.com.
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Keep National Updated
Please submit your annual meeting report and update
your state chapter contact information if there have been changes in
the last year. Also, be sure to tell us about any upcoming state
chapter meetings so that we can post the information on AMDA.com.
Help us share your success with current and developing state chapters.
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New State Chapter Presidents
Join us in congratulating new state chapter presidents:
- Arizona Medical Directors Association—Randolph A. Clark, MD
- Massachusetts Medical Directors Association—Mark Levy, MD, MPH
- Minnesota Medical Directors Association—Edward Ratner, MD
- Pennsylvania Medical Directors Association—Kenneth Brubaker, MD, CMD
- Texas Medical Directors Association—George N. Smith, DO, CMD FACOFP
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Online Membership Renewal
AMDA members can renew their memberships online!
The online renewal process is as simple as clicking a button. When you receive your first renewal notice in the mail, go to www.amda.com and log in as a member, then just click on the link “Membership Renewal” and pay your invoice online.
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Chapter Newsletters
Please make sure that the national office is on your mailing list to receive your state chapter newsletter.
The newsletters may be sent to:
Nicole Germain, Membership Coordinator
American Medical Directors Association
10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Ste 760
Columbia, MD 21044.
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State Network News
January 2006 Special Issue,
Issue 57
Message from AMDA's House of Delegates Chair
Time to Fill the House
The annual symposium is rapidly approaching and so is the need for
delegate registration. The House of Delegates is responsible for
reviewing policies, positions and resolutions brought before it by
individuals, state chapters, committees and the board of directors. The
House also considers bylaw changes and elects new board members. It is
vital that we have well prepared and interested individuals to
participate in the democratic process that continues to make this
organization excel in representing its members.
Delegates MUST be registered as soon as possible. Material for
consideration by the House will be sent by mid February, and it is
essential that the “house be filled” by this time. Delegates are
selected by the state chapter president, who is allocated one position
for every 25 AMDA members the state has in good standing. Alternative
delegates can be selected in case a position needs to be filled.
State chapter presidents should have made their delegate selections
— if not please contact Kathleen Meyers immediately. Appointing
delegates on site is strongly discouraged. State presidents also should
ensure that selected members register for the annual symposium as soon
as possible. Late and on site registration are discouraged. Delegates
must be clearly identified to the national office in advance as timely
distribution of material is otherwise impossible. Thoughtful review of
all information is only practical if obtained well prior to the actual
meeting. Meetings only function well with adequate preparation.
Member participation at the House meeting is strongly encouraged.
Delegate review and input at past meetings have often substantially
changed resolutions and bylaw changes, and have prompted
reconsideration of positions and policies of the organization. The
delegates are to represent their state and the working physicians on
the front line. The House should be the conscience of the organization
and cannot be allowed to slumber by inattentiveness!
Delegates also should thoroughly consider the candidates for AMDA
Board of Directors. This year five officers are to be elected —
Vice-President, Secretary, Chair House of Delegates, representative
from the House of Delegates, and representative from the State
President’s Council.
The format for the meeting has not changed. Thursday’s meeting will
be informational, with reports being given and candidates for office
being presented. Updates on recent resolution actions and results will
be reviewed by the Chair. Saturday’s meeting will center on review and
voting on resolutions and position papers, along with election of
officers.
Get prepared now and be ready to participate and vote for the future of AMDA! See you in Dallas.
Charles A. Crecelius, MD, PhD, CMD
Chair, House of Delegates
In This Issue of State Network News:
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
Watch your email for House of Delegates information for the 2006
annual meeting, i.e. agendas, resolutions, slate of nominees, AMDA
bylaws!
It's Not Too Late
Still haven’t registered for the 2006 AMDA Annual Symposium? Don’t worry, registrations will be taken through February 25. After that date, you can register onsite in Dallas.
You won’t want to miss the exciting sessions and activities we have in store for you. Please visit the website at /governance/education/annsym2006/ to view the meeting offerings and register today!
2006 Annual Symposium—
CMD Credit Hours
The symposium has been approved for up to 26.5 credit hours in
medical direction toward certification as a Certified Medical Director
in Long Term Care (AMDA CMD). The American Medical Directors
Certification Program (AMDCP) administers the CMD program. Each
physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in
the activity. For further information, contact AMDCP at 800-876-2632.
Board of Directors Interim Meeting Report
Notable items from the AMDA BOD interim meeting in December 2005.
Resolutions Update
Seven resolutions are pending before AMDA’s Resolutions Committee. They cover a wide range of policy issues from encouraging the use of a
narrative discharge summary when the patient is discharged to a nursing home or home health agency to addressing the need to have an objective,
neutral review of the medical director’s clinical care.
CMD Activities in Dallas
A snapshot of activities of interest to prospective and current Certified Medical Directors (AMDA CMDs).
CMD Booth
Schedule for the CMD Booth in Dallas
AMDA Information Station
An expanded Information Station at the 2006 AMDA Annual Meeting will be your one stop resource for your long term care needs.
Are You Familiar with the 2006 CPT Codes?
Don't miss the session in Dallas on Documentation and Coding Basics of the Nursing Home Codes: What you Need to Know.
2006 Nominees
The 2006 Nominating Committee has completed the proposed slate of nominees to be acted on at the House of Delegates.
Special Interest Session Held in Dallas
Calling all Authors for a JAMDA Session. Your Opportunity to Learn Tips and Techniques in Writing and Reviewing Peer-Reviewed Submissions.
Call for Mentors
Looking for experienced AMDA Members and symposium attendees to serve as mentors to new members and first-time attendees.
In-the-Trenches Roundtable Discussions
Informal, peer-to-peer exchange with symposium speakers and experts in varied settings within long term care.
Art of Caring-Works of "heART"
Auction in Dallas showcasing art from residents of long term care facilities from across the country.
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