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Draft Minutes
AMDA State Presidents' Council Breakfast
Saturday, March 8, 2003
Orlando, Florida
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Elizabeth Arnold, MD, CMD
Alva Baker, MD, CMD
Jonathan Berg, MD, CMD
Michael Bither, MD, CMD
David Brechtelsbauer, MD, CMD
Jeffrey Burl, MD, CMD
James Burrill, MD, CMD
Chuck Crecelius, MD, CMD
Peter DeGolia, MD, CMD
Jamehl Demons, MD
Bruce Dentler, MD, CMD
Kenneth Diamond, MD, CMD
Jacob Dimant, MD, CMD
John Emmel, MD, CMD
Ellen Evans, MD
Jonathan Evans, MD, CMD
Fred Feinsod, MD, CMD
Victor Gambone, MD, CMD
Leonard Gelman, MD, CMD
Timothy Gieseke, MD, CMD
Ralf Habermann, MD, CMD
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Lindsay Hansen, MD
Christopher Herman, MD, CMD
Terry Hill, MD, CMD
Randall Huss, MD, CMD
Kevin Jackson, MD
Jeffrey Kerr, DO, CMD
Sherry King, MD, CMD
Roger Kiser, MD
James Lett, MD, CMD
Thomas Loepfe, MD, CMD
Jerry Malott, MD, CMD
Robert McConnell, DO, CMD
Charles E. Miller, MD, CMD
Roger Meyer, MD, CMD
Ann Moore, DO, CMD
Patrick Murphy, MD
Mary Jane Norman, MD
Robert Norman, MD, CMD
Glenn Panzer, MD, CMD
Louis Piccoli, MD, CMD
James Powers, MD, CMD
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Leocadia Prawdzik, MD, CMD
Joseph Regimbal, MD
Denise Rettenmaier, DO
A. Michele Ricard, MD, CMD
Jean Root, DO, MPh, CMD
Frederick Rowland, MD, CMD
Peggy Russell, DO, CMD
Myra Schached, DO
Robert Schreiber, MD, CMD
Joshua Shua-Haim, MD, CMD
Clifford Singer, MD
Jay Slotkin, MD, MPh
David A. Smith, MD, CMD
Stephen Smith, MD, CMD
Robert Sonntag, MD, CMD
Daniel Swagerty, Jr., MD, CMD
Edward Vandenberg, MD, CMD
Edward Warren, MD, CMD
David Wilcox, MD, CMD
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AMDA Staff in Attendance:
Lisa Bailey, Govt. & Public Affairs Asst.
Susan Gutierrez, Membership Coordinator
Cindy Hock, Director of Membership
Meg LaPorte, Govt. & Public Affairs Specialist
Lorraine Tarnove, Executive Director
The meeting was called to order at 6:55 am on March 8, 2003.
President-elect Dan Swagerty, MD, CMD, began the meeting by
introducing the State Presidents Council representatives--Michael
Bither, MD, CMD, Fred Feinsod, MD, CMD, and Len Gelman, MD, CMD.
Dr. Swagerty said that there was a slight change in the agenda
because Dr. Polakoff gave his presentation regarding the Foundation
during Wednesday's meeting. Therefore, he said that this meeting was
going to be more of an open forum as previously requested by chapters
to discuss issues affecting states.
Vice President Candidates Presentations
Dr. Swagerty asked that each of the candidates give a short
presentation. Drs. David A. Smith and Jonathan Evans gave brief
statements regarding their interests in serving as Vice President of
AMDA and what they hope to bring to the organization.
Question and Answer Forum
Dr. Swagerty opened the discussion to questions for the candidates.
A question was posed to the candidates regarding AMDA's budget and how
they would handle the budgetary constraints.
- Dr. Smith's response was that he would work with Dr.
Gelman (current Finance Committee Chair) to address financial issues.
In addition, Dr. Smith said that although a question was raised about
industry sponsorships, he strongly advocates industry support.
- Dr. Evans said that Dr. Gelman has done a great
job dealing with the financial issues. Dr. Evans mentioned that
membership is the essence of the organization and that the physicians
need to continue being part of AMDA.
Another question posed to the candidates was if they see AMDA
working with Charles Inlander, President, People's Medical Society. Mr.
Inlander spoke during Friday's General Session regarding empowering
consumers to improve quality of care.
- Dr. Evans said no because AMDA has a different view
about the relationship between physicians, patients, and their
families. He said that he does not think that Inlander is referring to
LTC physicians. Dr. Evans mentioned that AMDA physicians need to be
proactive by becoming involved in their facilities and communities.
- Dr. Smith expressed concern with the methods
that Inlander uses to gain recognition for his organization. He said
that AMDA needs to find diplomats within Inlander's organization that
are willing to work with AMDA in addressing the issues.
Once the questions to the candidates ended, Dr. Swagerty asked the
group to discuss what they see to be important LTC issues at the state
level in the coming future. There was extensive discussion on the
following topics--tort reform, professional liability, and defining
elder abuse. The group expressed their concern and would like AMDA to
look further into these issues. Many of the attendees also suggested
that all physicians write to their state legislature about these issues.
Discussion Items for the BOD
None specifically identified.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 am.
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