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2020 Education & Research Committee
Agenda
Time Topic Discussant Page # 8:00am – 8:05am Call to Order and
Introductions Dr. Theresa Jacobs
8:05am – 8:10am Committee Oversight - Review and Approval of
January 11th meeting
minutes - Review of Forms and Policies
- 2020 Disclosure Form - GAFP Antitrust Policy - GAFP Conflict of
Interest - Committee Responsibilities - FYI
Committee 3-12
8:10am – 8:20am Review of Strategic Plan 2017-2020 - Committee
Strategic Plan Initiatives Overview
Committee 13-16
Committee 17-19
Committee 20-26
9:55am – 10:00am Programming Updates for Informational Purposes
Only: - 2019 Congress of Delegates Report - 2019 Thrive Workshop
Assessments - 2020 Student Workshop Agenda
Committee 27-32
Felicia Kenan, Staff
Next Meeting – Thursday, June 5 (Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort,
Destin, FL)
Education & Research Committee 2020
Vice Chair Ken Howard MD
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Monica Parker MD
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Riba Kelsey MD
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Harry Strothers MD
[email protected]
Michael Busman MD
[email protected]
Oguchi Nwosu MD
[email protected]
Megha Shah MD
[email protected]
Ambar Kulshreshtha MD
[email protected]
Marissa Lapedis MD
[email protected]
Michelle Cooke MD
[email protected]
Student Hana Kusumoto
[email protected]
Expected Guests:
Call to order and Introductions
Education & Research committee Chair, Theresa Jacobs, MD called the meeting to order at 11:04 am.
Those participating were:
LaShun Wright (GPCA representative)
Via Teleconference:
Committee members were advised of the required documentation and responsibilities for committee
participation as directed by GAFP and CME regulations. Committee members were also encouraged to
volunteer to serve as conference moderators/reviewers and propose lecture topics.
2019 Fall Family Medicine Weekend
The committee reviewed evaluations from attendees and exhibitors of the 2019 Fall Annual meeting.
Committee members also provided feedback received from speakers, sponsors, and attendees while on
site. Various anomalies from the meeting were addressed and plans for improvement were established.
Exhibit Hall Feedback
o Ted Talks
o
Product/Procedure demos (Knee injections demo)
o
Allow pharma companies to do small product theaters & poster presenter winners to
present from small stage in hall
Poster Session Feedback
The following recommendations were made to improve the poster presentation session. Further
discussion will be needed prior to the June committee meeting to allow ample time to publicize the
poster competition and inform membership of the changes:
Provide presentation creation guidance for poster presenter winners
Place poster boards in the exhibit hall
Develop a system that will allow poster topics to be categorized by subtopics to limit the
amount of posters judges would have to judge onsite
Allow poster submissions to be prejudged in order to determine a select number of posters that
will be judged onsite as an oral presentation. (Committee members Dr. Riba Kelsey and Dr.
Ambar Kulshreshtha volunteered to serve as judges)
Have staff investigate if additional CME credits may be offered to judges and attendees who
participate in the poster session
Grant Provider Support
Staff advised the committee of the importance of moderators encouraging conference attendees to
complete lecture evaluations and forms for grant provided lectures. In many cases the amount of grant
support is contingent upon the number of documents (evaluations, prepost examinations, etc.)
received. Staff also observed that programming should shift to a more general session only format. Low
attendance was recorded in clinical breakouts for both Summer and Fall meetings. For future planning,
reasonable time and spacing for food service should be taken into consideration to ensure CME lecture
start times are not impacted.
ABFM recently announced changes to the Knowledge SelfAssessment offerings for 2020. Upon a first
review of these changes, the Committee agreed to offer the new KSA – Palliative Care during the
Planning of Future Educational Activities
The committee analyzed results from the most recent member 2020 needs assessment survey and
rendered the following recommendations for lecture topics:
2020 Summer Family Medicine Weekend Committee Suggested Topics:
1. CBD oil
2.
Integrated Medicine (may be combined with CBD oil topic)
3. Needs of Urgent Care practices
4.
Update on Hypertension or High Cholesterol (Dr. Kulshreshtha volunteered to provide talk)
5.
Pneumonia update (Dr. Nwosu volunteered to provide talk for either Summer or Fall per his
schedule)
6.
Neurology for Family Medicine Physicians provided by Dr. Pruitt (Dr. Howard to get list of topics
from Dr. Pruitt for committee approval.)
7. Vaping/Eval I
8.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CPK 4 &5)
9.
Sleep Apnea (when to suspect, how to get the home sleep study approved, what to do after
approval)
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a. Obesity Hyperventilation Syndrome
10.
Oral Health (what should we be looking for; how to do an oral exam)
11.
Brief Geriatric Assessment (Dr. Strothers will provide lecture)
12. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding 13.
Cervical Cancer Screening – Updates on gynecological cancers (Dr. Karla Booker recommend
speaker)
b. leadership
d. telemedicine
15. Newborn Evaluations 16.
What to do with a Post Bariatric Patient (Dr. Kulshreshtha to recommend a speaker)
17. Pediatric Orthopedic 18.
How to get paid for valuebased care
Externally Proposed Lectures
Upon reviewing the learning objectives of the following topics, a motion was so moved and approved to
accept the following lectures based at the upcoming Summer conference:
a.
Advancing the Management of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
b.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes: Practice Pearls for the Family
Physician
c.
StatusNeutral HIV Prevention in the South
d.
The Diagnosis and Preventive Treatment of Migraine Headache in Family Medicine.
e.
The Essential Role of Primary Care in the Diagnosis, Assessment and Comanagement of
SLE.
2020 Fall Family Medicine Weekend Committee Suggested Topics:
1.
Inpatient: from the ER to the floor
2.
Pneumonia Update (Dr. Nwosu to provide talk for either Summer or Fall per his schedule)
3.
HCV Treatment in the Family Medicine Clinic: A CaseBased Approach
4.
Putting the Patient First: Improving Depression Identification and Treatment
FYI
Staff informed the committee of a possible CME regarding smoking cessation. The lecture is still in the
approval phase but will consist of five, onehour, live CME presentations: hosted at AAFP state chapter
annual meetings of California, Georgia and Illinois and at the 12state Family Medicine Midwest
Conference.
Adjourn
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2020 GAFP Conflict of Interest Policy
The GAFP Board of Directors, officers, staff, and members serving
in other organizational capacities (members of committees and GAFP
representatives to external entities) must act at all times in the
best interest of the GAFP. The purpose of this policy is to help
inform members and staff about what constitutes a conflict of
interest, provide assistance in identification and disclosure of
actual and potential conflicts, and help ensure the avoidance and
resolution of conflicts of interest where necessary. This policy is
enforced as described below: [NOTE: A separate policy exists for
all GAFP-produced Continuing Medical Education activities.
Individuals participating in these activities are subject to the
“CME Policy and Procedures for Full Disclosure and Identification
and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest” and should complete the
disclosure statement developed solely for these activities.] A.
Individuals serving in representational capacities (e.g., Board
members, committee members, etc.) or in employment capacities have
a fiduciary duty to conduct themselves without conflict to the
interests of the GAFP. In these capacities, they must subordinate
personal, individual business, third-party and other interests to
the welfare and best interests of the GAFP. B. A conflict of
interest is a transaction or relationship which presents or may
present a conflict between an individual’s obligations to the GAFP
and the individual’s personal, business or other interests.
1). Generally, a conflict of interest could be said to exist when
individuals have material interests outside the GAFP which could
influence them or be perceived as influencing them to act contrary
to the best interests of the GAFP and for their own personal
benefit or the benefit of a relative or business associate. 2).
Frequently the type of interest resulting in a conflict would be
financial, such as an individual who has an association with a
third party through a grant or stipend, an ownership interest, an
employment relationship, or a consultative or advisory arrangement.
3). In some instances, a conflict of interest may exist even though
the conflict does not arise out of financial considerations. For
example, a member of the GAFP Board of Directors also may have a
fiduciary responsibility as a member of the Board of Directors of
another organization. If the interests of that organization were
contrary to the GAFP’s interests, a situation could exist in which
the individual could not fulfill his or her fiduciary
responsibilities to both organizations.
C. All conflicts of interest are not necessarily prohibited or
harmful to the GAFP. However, full disclosure of all actual and
potential conflicts, and a determination by a disinterested entity
(such as the Board or a committee), with the interested
individual(s) recused from participating in debates and voting on
the matter, are required. D. All actual and potential conflicts of
interest shall be disclosed by members serving in representational
capacities and by designated staff through the annual disclosure
statement and/or whenever a conflict arises. The disinterested
members of the representational entity (such as the Board or
Executive Committee) shall make a determination as to whether a
conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate (if any).
Determinations at the staff level shall be made by the Executive
Vice President or his/her designee(s). E. On an annual basis, all
Board members, officers, other members serving in representational
capacities and designated staff shall be provided with a copy of
this policy and required to complete and sign the disclosure
statement below. The EVP and Board Chair (or designee) will review
all disclosure statements.
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Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Antitrust Statement
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is a not-for-profit
organization. The Academy is not organized to and may not play any
role in the competitive decisions of its members or their
employees, nor in any way restrict competition among members or
potential members. Rather it serves as a forum for a free and open
discussion of diverse opinions without in any way attempting to
encourage or sanction any particular business practice. The Academy
provides a forum for exchange of ideas in a variety of settings
including its annual meeting, educational programs, committee
meetings, and Board meetings. The Board of Directors recognizes the
possibility that the Academy and its activities could be viewed by
some as an opportunity for anti- competitive conduct. Therefore,
this policy statement clearly and unequivocally supports the policy
of competition served by the antitrust laws and to communicate the
Academy's uncompromising policy to comply strictly in all respects
with those laws. While recognizing the importance of the principle
of competition served by the antitrust laws, the Academy also
recognizes the severity of the potential penalties that might be
imposed on not only the Academy but its members as well in the
event that certain conduct is found to violate the antitrust laws.
Should the Academy or its members be involved in any violation of
federal/state antitrust laws, such violation can involve both civil
and criminal penalties that may include imprisonment for up to 3
years as well as fines up to $350,000 for individuals and up to
$10,000,000 for the Academy plus attorney fees. In addition, damage
claims awarded to private parties in a civil suit are tripled for
antitrust violations. Given the severity of such penalties, the
Board intends to take all necessary and proper measures to ensure
that violations of the antitrust laws do not occur. Policy In order
to ensure that the Academy and its members comply with antitrust
laws, the following principles will be observed with respect to all
meetings, discussions and other communications, whether in person,
by telephone, online or any other media:
The Academy or any committee, section, chapter, or activity of the
Academy shall not be used for the purpose of bringing about or
attempting to bring about any understanding or agreement, written
or oral, formal or informal, expressed or implied, among two or
more members or other competitors with regard to prices or terms
and conditions of contracts for services or products. Therefore,
discussions and exchanges of information about such topics will not
be permitted at Academy meetings or other activities. There will be
no discussions discouraging or withholding patronage or services
from, or encouraging exclusive dealing with, any supplier or
purchaser or group of suppliers or purchasers of products or
services, any actual or potential competitor or group of actual
potential competitors, or any private or governmental entity. There
will be no discussions about allocating or dividing geographic or
service markets or customers. There will be no discussions about
restricting, limiting, prohibiting, or sanctioning advertising or
solicitation that is not false, misleading, deceptive, or directly
competitive with Academy products or services. There will be no
discussions about discouraging entry into or competition in any
segment of the marketplace. There will be no discussions about
whether the practices of any member, actual or potential
competitor, or other person are unethical or anti-competitive,
unless the discussions or complaints follow the prescribed due
process provisions of the Academy's bylaws.
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Certain activities of the Academy and its members are deemed
protected from antitrust laws under the First Amendment right to
petition government. The antitrust exemption for these activities,
referred to as the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine, protects ethical and
proper actions or discussions by members designed to influence: 1)
legislation at the national, state, or local level; 2) regulatory
or policy-making activities (as opposed to commercial activities)
of a governmental body; or 3) decisions of judicial bodies.
However, the exemption does not protect actions constituting a
"sham" to cover anticompetitive conduct. Speakers at committees,
educational meetings, or other business meetings of the Academy
shall be informed that they must comply with the Academy's
antitrust policy in the preparation and the presentation of their
remarks. Meetings will follow a written agenda approved in advance
by the Academy or its legal counsel. Minutes will be prepared after
the meeting to provide a concise summary of important matters
discussed and actions taken or conclusions reached. At informal
discussions at the site of any Academy meeting all participants are
expected to observe the same standards of personal conduct as are
required of the Academy in its compliance.
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Types of Committees
Standing Committees are identified in the bylaws and serve the
duration of the year. Subcommittees divide work amongst subgroups.
Task Forces and Ad Hoc
Committees are appointed for a specific purpose. The committee
disbands after completing the assignment. Because volunteers have
limited time, consider using task forces or Quick Action
Teams (similar to task forces but even shorter duration.) Councils,
Think Tanks, Brain-
Trusts, Strike-Forces and
.
Chairs and Liaisons
Every committee needs leadership. The chair should have the best
understanding of the purpose of the committee and the immediate
tasks. He or she sets the tone for achieving results and engaging
volunteers. The chair should be able to communicate a clear vision
and desired outcomes.
Use a vice-chair or co-chair for sustainability. The position
supports the chair and may become next year’s leader. Committee
liaisons serve as an advocate and champion. A board liaison is the
communication channel between the committee and board. The staff
liaison is a link to management and resources.
Alignment in the Organization
Committees have a “fit” within the organization. Each has an
explicit purpose often identified in the governing documents
(bylaws, policies or committee purpose statements.) Efforts of the
committee should align with the organization’s structure, strategic
goals and resources. An org-chart will depict hierarchy and the
relationship to the board and staff.
Trends in Committees
• Committees are all aligned with the organization’s strategic
goals.
• Technology use, on-line meetings and committee web portals.
• No silos. Committees should interface with other committees to
collaborate.
Outcomes and Recommendations
Committees should produce results. For example, instance, creating
new educational content, programs, publications, fund raising, a
robust special interest section or enhancements in the
organization. Most efforts by a committee will require approval by
the board. Recommendations should be in the form of a motion or
resolution. A request to the board should be explicitly clear so
that directors understand and approve. When setting committee
goals, be realistic about what can be achieved. Break projects into
monthly or quarterly steps.
Committee Resources
Resources take the form of time and money: Finances – The annual
budget may have allocations for committees. Time – Consider the
value of a committee meeting by multiplying the # of persons
involved x the length of the meeting x $50 hour wage/vale
(minimum). Information – “Read to Lead.” Know the mission, bylaws,
policies, strategic plan, budget and organizational chart.
Committees are an integral part of successful organizations. Their
purposes include: supplementing the work of the board and staff;
engaging members; and developing leaders. The Committee
Responsibilities
guide clarifies responsibilities, authority, recommendations, smart
practices, trends and risk avoidance.
“Some committees keep minutes and waste hours.”
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Committee “Want Ads”
Break projects into smaller tasks and then advertising for members
who prefer short term commitments; another way to increase member
participation. Seek out subject matter experts.
Planning Meetings
Whether meeting in person, on-line, or by conference all --- there
is a pattern for successful meetings.
Before – Plan for the meeting with adequate notice, an impactful
agenda, and enthusiasm for achieving results.
During – “The devil is in the details.” From room set up to having
the information at hand for making decisions, preparation is
critical. Try to avoid motions to delay --- or poor decisions
because the committee didn’t have needed information. The
likelihood for success is set by the attitude and vision of the
chair. After – Distribute a summary report or minutes. Follow up
and promote accountability. Use technology and opportunities to
connect in between the face-to-face meetings.
Meeting Details
to maximize participation; consider setting a year-long
calendar.
2. There must be a compelling
reason to meet; postpone meetings if the purpose is not
clear.
3. Create a written agenda of what needs to be accomplished; share
the agenda and supporting
documents with committee members in advance.
4. Involve the board and/or staff liaison. Their role is for
support; not to run the meeting or serve as secretary.
5. Rules of order will help advance the agenda and maintain
decorum.
6. Chairing the meeting is like conducting an orchestra. Try to
engage each attendee, stick to the agenda, avoid distractions and
sidebar conversations, and work towards consensus.
7. Meeting minutes are important to maintain accountability,
reports, and to inform the board and staff1.
8. Use technology when face to face meetings are difficult to plan.
Collaborate on documents between meetings by using conference calls
and shared on- line portals.
9. Set guidelines, such as meetings will start on time and
information will be treated with confidentiality.
Risk Management
Committees are an extension of the board of directors and thus
appear as representatives of the organization. Generally they DO
NOT have authority to speak for the organization, expend funds or
sign contracts. Apparent Authority arises when a board chair,
though not granting actual authority, permits a leader or committee
to behave as if they had authority. Authority rests with the
organization’s chief elected officer (and his or her spokespersons)
and should not be usurped by a committee.
1 The IRS asks on Form 990 if committees with
authority keep meeting minutes.
Antitrust Violations occur when two or more persons from the same
industry or profession discuss and agree on suppliers, processes,
prices or operations. Stop any conversation that would affect how
business is conducted because of collusion among competitors.
Copyright laws must be respected. Be sure copyrighted materials are
not mistakenly used when creating training curriculum or newsletter
articles. Committee original works should belong to the
organization, not the committee. [©] Financial safeguards and
insurance should be in place for all projects and events. Public
Records in most organizations are limited to IRS documents. Respect
confidentiality! Conflicts of Interest should be disclosed at the
first meeting of the committee and throughout the year.
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Description
The Education Committee develops and maintains effective
educational programming for the GAFP Summer and Fall conferences.
The Committee also develops recommendations and monitors activities
related to other educational issues of importance to the
Academy.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new educational programming Monitor the
quality of educational activities presented under the approval of
the committee. Works with staff liaison to periodically assess the
members' needs for continuing education Participate in four
committee meetings each year to review educational activities for
the past
year, plan conference activities and future educational activities,
and set GAFP education priorities as well as interim conference
calls as they arise.
Assist in setting GAFP education priorities and identifying
opportunities. Determine the Fall and Summer Annual Meeting
educational program. Attend conferences and serve as session
Moderators Approve all educational activities for the Academy
Review educational content for consistency and omission of bias
Provide speaker recommendations and assist with recruitment (if
requested by your staff
liaison) Analyze evaluations and incorporate feedback into
educational priorities Collaborate with Board of Directors
and other Academy committees to incorporate requested
educational activities. Assist in securing grants in support
of established educational activities
Meeting Schedule Participate in four committee meetings each
year and attend two conferences:
Committee Meetings: January, March, June, and August Conferences:
June and November
Estimated Time Commitment
Committee Terms
Action Plan Activities By Whom By When b Increase FM
visibility with Georgia Payors
Leadership discussion with BCBC Georgia CEO and Chamber of
Commerce
Board – All committees
March 2018
d Other Activities Brainstorming activities requested for this goal
sent to all committees for comment and response
Vice President All Committees
March – June 2017
2 Governance Action Plan Activities By Whom By When a
Facilitate
leadership education and training for new and emerging GAFP
leaders
Leadership workshop offered to all 2017 leaders at Summer CME
meeting – 14 attended. Research Poster Competition for Practicing
Physicians, Residents, Medical Students & Pre-Med Students
Leadership Workshop at Summer CME meeting in conjunction with GA
Primary Care Association Leadership lecture to help members become
more involved in Academy/ Hosting Member Interest Groups at annual
meeting – asking committee members to facilitate 2019 Summer CME
Leadership Track – fundamentals of good leadership, building teams,
retention of medical staff
Education Education Com Education Com D. Fordham Education &
Research Committee Education & Research Education &
Research
June 2017 October 2017 November 2018 June 2018 November 2018
November 2018 June 2019
b Formulate ways to identify future GAFP leaders
Lecture at annual meeting led by President-Elect on how to become a
leader within GAFP
President-Elect Education Committee
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requested for this goal sent to all committees for comment and
response
All Committees 2017
3 Membership Action Plan Activities By Whom By When a
Maintain
professional and personal career satisfaction and combat
burnout.
.
Education Education Education Education Education Education
Education & Research Education & Research Education &
Research Education & Research Education & Research
October 28, 2017 October 2017 Oct 2017 Oct 2017 Oct 2017 June 2018
November 2018 November 2018 June 2018 June 2019 November 2019
c ncrease activities for new to practice physicians
Member Interest Group Discussions
Oct 2017 and ongoing annual meetings 2018, 2019
d Other Activities Brainstorming activities requested for this goal
sent to all committees for comment and response Member Interest
Group Meetings at Annual Meeting –
Vice President All Committees Education
October
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Board
2017 November 2018 November 2019
4 Medical Students and Residents Action Plan Activities By Whom By
When a Increase the
number of family physicians in Georgia by engaging current Georgia
students, residents and practicing physicians through various GAFP
activities.
Public Health Lecture to Residents on Newborn Hearing Screening –
Emory, Morehouse
Education and Research Committee
April 30, 2019
5 Education Action Plan Activities By Whom By When a Provide high
value
CME to as many members as possible
Regional CME Dinner Meetings on MACRA – Savannah, Columbus, Macon,
Gainesville, Rome Provide monthly “quick- seminars” at lunch for
GAFP members & staff & recorded on website for historical
viewing Lunch time Webinars related to public health Work with AAFP
to ascertain where our members are receiving their CME Joint
meeting with Georgia Primary Care Association KSA’s on Heart
Failure, CAD, Depression KSA’s on Hospital Medicine, Maternity,
Mental Health, Well Child Care Regional CME meeting on mental
health in primary care
Education & Research Education & Research Education &
Research Public Health Education & Research Education Executive
Committee Education Education
January – May 2017 Monthly – 2017 and semimonthly 2018 February –
June 2017 March 2018 June 2018 June 2018 November 2018
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setting Thrive CME – 3-month rapid cycle improvement – plus Part IV
ABFM – Gainesville / Macon – Pilot locations (2 classes) Thrive CME
– 2020 – Atlanta, Savannah/Statesboro/Albany)
Education Education & Research Education & Research
February – April 2019 July 2019 – January 2020 February 2020 –
October 2020
b Assist members in value-based payment success (e.g. MACRA,
population management, direct primary care, etc.)
Regional CME Dinner Meetings on MACRA Care Coordination – The Key
to MACRA - MIPS Success Webinar / Website Summer CME
workshop on selecting QI project for value- based success MACRA CME
update One-on-One Assistance for MIPs/MACRA Practice Transformation
Network – Workshop CME workshop – Improving activities for MIPs and
MOC Moving to Value Based Care CME Lecture
Education & Research Education Education Education Education
Education
January – May 2017 August 2017 June 2017 October 2017 June 2018
November 2018
c Develop more diverse educational offerings
Physician Wellness/Burnout Track Exploring a regional / small group
education on increasing revenue and adding care coordination
services to family physician practices – Thrive
Education Executive Education & Research
October 2017 November 2018 Initial proposal – Jan 2019 Survey – Feb
2019
d Other Activities Brainstorming activities requested for this goal
sent to all committees for comment and response
Vice President All Committees
Thursday, June 4 Title Faculty
Moderator
10:00 – 5:00 pm
GAFP Committee Meetings
1:30 – 5:30 pm
Registration Open
7:00 – 8:00 am
Social & Information Hub – Strolling
Breakfast
8:00 3:30 pm
Social & Information Hub Open
8:00 – 9:00 am
Clinical Topic: The Diagnosis and Preventive
Treatment of Migraine Headache in Family
Medicine.
Duren Michael Ready, MD (Catamount
Medical Education)
8:00 – 9:00 am
Leadership Topic: GPCA
9:00 – 10:30 am
Clinical Topic: The Essential Role of Primary
Care in the Diagnosis, Assessment and Co
management of SLE
Dr. Louis Kuritzky (France Foundation)
10:00 – 11:30 am
Break/Visit Social & Information Hub
11:30 – 12:30 pm
ABFM Update –
Dr. Andrew Bazemore
12:30 – 1:30 pm
CME Lunch Lecture
Dr. Karla Booker (DPH)
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GAFP/GPCA Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend– June 4-7, 2020
7:00 – 8:00 am
Social & Information Hub – Strolling
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Type 2
Diabetes: Practice Pearls for the Family
Physician
(NCAFP)
9:00 – 10:00 am
StatusNeutral HIV Prevention in the South
(NCAFP)
10:00am – 10:15am Stretch Break
Chronic Heart Failure
12:15 – 1:15 pm
CME Lunch lecture
Product Theater PriviaHealth.com
1:15 – 3:15 pm
Knowledge SelfAssessment Module (KSA) –
Heart Disease
Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD
GAFP Education & Research Committee
Member
2:15 3:15 pm
Clinical guideline updates in the
classification, prevention and management
of Pneumonia
Dr. Nwosu
Sunday, June 7 Title
8:00 – 9:00 am
Performing a Geriatric Assessment
Dr. Strothers
10:15 – 11:15 am Sleep Study
11:15 – 12:15 pm
Chronic Kidney Disease
12:15 pm Adjourn
2020 Annual Scientific Assembly - November 12-14, 2020 PRELIMINARY
SCHEDULE 02/17/20
Wednesday, November 11 TIME TITLE PRESENTER MODERATOR 3:00pm –
6:00pm Executive Committee
Thursday, November 12 TIME TITLE PRESENTER MODERATOR 7:00am –
5:00pm GAFP Meeting Registration Open 7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast in
the Social & Information Hub
8:30am – 9:30am
9:30am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 2:30pm Strolling Lunch in the Social & Information
Hub
12:45pm -1:00pm President’s Awards Jeff Stone, GAFP President
1:00pm – 2:30pm Non-CME Lunch: Lilly 2:30pm – 5:30pm GAFP Board of
Director’s Meeting
1:30pm – 3:30pm Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) – Preventive
Health
2:30pm – 3:30pm
2:30pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 4:30pm
3:30pm – 4:30pm
5:00pm – 6:30pm Welcome Reception – Awards Ceremony &
Resident’s Poster Presentations
Friday, November 13 TIME TITLE PRESENTER MODERATOR 7:00am – 5:00pm
GAFP Meeting Registration Open
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast in the Social & Information Hub
8:30am – 9:30am HCV Treatment in the Family Medicine Clinic: A
CaseBased Approach
NCAFP
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Steve Adams
NCAFP
Steve Adams
10:30am – 11:30am Research Poster Presentations Pre-Med Students
& Medical Students
10:30am – 11:30am Business Solution Topic: GAFP Workshop -
Coding
Steve Adams
France Foundation
Steve Adams
12:30pm – 12:45 pm Break with Exhibitors
12:45pm – 1:45pm Strolling Lunch in the Social & Information
Hub
1:45pm-2:30pm Top Selected Poster Presenters 4 Poster
Presenters
2:00 – 5:00 pm
2:30pm – 3:30pm
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Business Solution Topic: Uncompensated
Physician Care (Afterhours) The COD requests that the GAFP educate
our members on how to negotiate contracts to include overtime for
completion of charts, and the inclusion of administrative time. The
education will focus on these tasks, in an effort to avoid extra
hours after the scheduled work day.
2:30pm – 4:30pm Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) – Maternity
Care
3:30pm – 4:30pm
4:30pm – 5:30pm
4:30pm – 5:30pm Business Solution Topic: 6:30pm – 7:30pm All Member
Party --- Reception 6:30pm – 7:30pm GHFA VIP Donor Reception
(invite only) 7:30pm – 10:00pm All Member Party Salon A-D
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Saturday, November 14 TIME TITLE PRESENTER MODERATOR 8:00am –
3:30pm GAFP Meeting Registration Open 8:00am – 12:30pm Congress of
Delegates 8:00am – 9:00am 9:00am – 10:00am 10:00am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00pm 12:30pm – 1:30pm CME Lunch - 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Clinical Topic: 3:00pm Adjourn
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KSA Recommendations Fall 2020
Recommend KSA for Fall 2020 based upon
2020 Needs Assessment and last offering:
1. Preventive Health (to include Health
Behavior & Preventive Medicine)
2. Mental Health Care (to include
Depression & Mental Health)
3. Pain Management
4. Maternity Care
1. *Heart Disease
3. Women’s Health
9. *Preventive Health
a. Preventive Medicine
b. Health Behaviors
12. Maternity Care
b. Well Child Care
Mental Health
Pain Management
Maternity Care
Vulnerable Elderly
Childhood Illness
Grant Supported Topics:
HCV Treatment in the Family Medicine Clinic: A CaseBased Approach
NCAFP to provide a stipend for the Host Organization of $2,000
In the past 5 years there have been both substantial hepatitis C awareness campaigns and changes in
management so great as to offer a cure for nearly all infected patients; however, experts estimate that
there continues to be a substantial percentage of the more than 2 million adults in the United States
living with chronic HCV who are unaware of their infection. Strategies to eliminate the burden of chronic
HCV infection must begin with the improved identification of patients infected with HCV as they are
vulnerable to progressive liver disease and HCVrelated morbidity and mortality.
Upon completion of this Activity, the learner should be better able to:
Choose appropriate HCV treatment based on available evidence and patientspecific characteristics
Outline current knowledge of effectiveness and adherence to HCV treatment among patients with
related comorbidities such as SUD, HIV, and/or cirrhosis
Integrate recommendations for monitoring and followup care for patients with HCV receiving or
completing DAA therapy
Putting the Patient First: Improving Depression Identification and Treatment
NCAFP to provide a stipend for the Host Organization of $2,000
Depression is an increasingly common and complex disease for which primary care providers are
uniquely positioned on the front lines to identify affected individual’s sooner, but they are also now
expected to take on a greater role in initiating and adjusting treatment plans for their patients.
Treatment goals for depression now need to extend beyond traditional, providerdefined improvement
to include patient preferences and societal expectations. However, achievement of these goals is
frequently hampered by cognitive impairments that persist after providers believe their patients have
gotten well. In addition, patients and provider preferences for treatment outcomes are often not
Upon completion of this Activity, the learner should be better able to:
Apply clinical recommendations and practical methods to screen for depression in their
practices
Recognize the relationship between depression and cognitive impairment and tools to use to
assess cognitive impairment
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and preferences
Exploring CGM — Essentials for Primary Care
France Foundation to provide $3k stipend
The goal of this education is to equip adult primary care clinicians with evidencebased knowledge and
increased competence about available continuous glucose monitoring devices.
1.
Review traditional approaches to monitoring glucose
2.
Discuss continuous glucose monitoring and the role it plays in managing the patient with
diabetes
4. Interpret CGM results
5.
Involve patients in interpretation of CGM results
6.
Use CGM results to provide continued support for patients with diabetes in the primary
care setting
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September 2019 Education & Research Committee 2019 Report to
the GAFP Congress of Delegates
Committee Meetings The Education and Research Committee convened on
the following dates: January 30, 2019 – Tucker, GA (GAFP office)
June 6, 2019 – Amelia Island, FL(Omni Amelia Island) March 2, 2019
– Athens, GA (Graduate Hotel)
August 3, 2019 – Gainesville, GA (Lanier Island Legacy Lodge)
Activity Planning The Education and Research Committee met during
the past year and was fundamental in the planning of the following
activities:
a. Thrive Transformation Project b. 2019 Summer CME Meeting c. 2019
Annual Scientific Assembly d. Integrated Care Implementation
Strategies e. Exhibitor Advisory Committee f. Two (2) Telephonic
E&M Coding Workshop g. Department of Public Health Education h.
CME Provider Reaccreditation Conducted by Medical Association of
Georgia
Major Initiatives: Strategic Partnerships By aligning with external
organizations such as the Georgia Primary Care Association, the
Georgia Department of Public Health, and Alliant Quality, the
overall scope of educational opportunities exceeded annual meeting
offerings. This year, the partnership with Alliant Quality resulted
in two workshops hosted in March and April across the state. During
the Telephonic Workshop in Athens, faculty presented the
appropriate use of non-face to face Evaluation and Management Codes
and how to apply these codes in specific clinical scenarios. In
Rome, John Kern, MD, Clinical Professor University of Washington
AIMS Center discussed applying the “Collaborative Care Model” into
practices for behavioral health. The session provided physicians
with tools to identify behavioral health conditions present in
primary care that can be managed through collaborative care. The
success of the Summer CME meeting was in part due to the continued
partnership with the Georgia Primary Care Association (GPCA).
Partnering with GPCA, continues to provide GAFP access to
additional primary care clinicians who do not participate in our
educational offerings. GPCA offered a one-day leadership track,
which empowers learners with strategies and best practices to
address challenges facing medical/clinical leaders. The partnership
with the Georgia Department Public of Health continues to allow us
to bring public health related topics to our members throughout the
state. Using the support of the state contract, GAFP offered two
public health related lectures during Summer conference (Maternal
Mortality and Transitions of Care) and will offer three additional
lectures during the Fall conference. Thrive July 18, 2019 earmarked
the inaugural cohort of Thrive, a GAFP transformation project that
focuses on helping primary care practices increase reimbursements
by identifying under-used codes and procedures. Up to ten
independent practices were given an opportunity to participate in
one of two cohorts hosted in Gainesville, GA or Macon, GA. The
instructional component of each cohort consisted of two face to
face workshops and interim improvement plan checkpoint
teleconferences. The rapid-improvement team consisted of GAFP
partner and coding expert, Steve Adams MCS, COC, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I,
PCS, FCS, COA, who led discussions on hidden codes and
documentation. Bob Addleton, EdD and Adele Cohen, MS of Leadership
in Practice mentored individual practices on developing
rapid-improvement plans, which when implemented will transform the
practice into a thriving facility. In addition, GAFP Director of
Education, Felicia D Kenan, MPA, CMP was on-hand to provide
direction relating to utilizing this project for a self-directed
study for ABFM Part IV maintenance of certification
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Aside from unmasking medical codes and documentation procedures
that will lead to improved billing practices, participants are
eligible to receive up to 10.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the
American Academy of Family Physicians. Upon completion of the full
improvement plan activity, Diplomates may submit the activity to
ABFM to qualify for 20 activity points submitted as Part IV-
Self-Directed Performance Improvement Activities 2019 Summer Family
Medicine Weekend The 2019 Summer CME Meeting was held at the Omni
Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, FL, June 6-9, 2019. We
offered up to 36 CME credits for the program and hosted 214 family
physicians and other health care professionals, a record number for
the Summer meeting. The Summer Meeting topics included a Business
Leadership track jointly provided by GPCA, Women’s Sexual Health,
Cancer (Lung & Colorectal), Hemophilia, Depression, Heart
Failure and a state update on Opioids. In addition, we offered
several public health related lectures including Maternal Mortality
and Transitioning of Care from Pediatric- Oriented Practice to an
Adult-Oriented Practice. The Summer CME weekend also offered ABFM
Knowledge Self Assessments (KSAs) on Diabetes, Asthma, and
Cerebrovascular Disease. 2019 Annual Scientific Assembly The 2019
Annual Scientific Assembly will be hosted at the Atlanta Evergreen
Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, November 14-16
(Thursday – Saturday). This year’s educational programs will
include a business solution track which will provide training on
2020 Coding and Implicit Bias. In conjunction, AAFP will provide a
workshop on Physician Health First which will focus on such issues
as physician burnout. Added educational programming will include a
variety of CME lectures such as a Pediatric track, Atopic
Dermatitis, Lupus, Diabetes; Member Interest Groups; and a myriad
of additional evidence-based educational lectures. In addition, we
will offer ABFM Knowledge Self Assessments (KSAs) on Women’s
Healthcare, Hypertension, Care of the Vulnerable Elderly, and
Childhood Illnesses. Regarding public health lectures, the Fall
conference will offer sessions to address the State of Public
Health in Georgia, STDs, and Maternal Mortality. Exhibitor Advisory
Committee An ongoing partner in the success of our Summer and
Annual Meetings is the Exhibitor Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC
is comprised of industry partners that exhibit during either (or
both) the Summer or Annual Meetings and serve as staff advisors for
the Social and Information Hub (exhibit hall). Members of the EAC
meet twice a year with GAFP staff to discuss trends in the
industry; offer suggestions to make the Hub more interactive and
beneficial for both the attendee and the exhibitor; and to give
GAFP staff feedback from their exhibiting colleagues that help us
in our program planning. Without input from this group, we would
not be able to offer fun, creative, and interactive activities for
our attendees in the Information Hub. Summary Thank you to our
Education and Research Committee for their participation and
support of the GAFP educational initiatives. Theresa Jacobs, MD -
Chair Ken Howard, MD – Vice Chair Dolapo Babalola, MD Karla Booker,
MD
Loretta Hicks, MD Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD Oguchi Nwosu, MD Kuna
Okong, MD
Monica Parker, MD Dean Seehusen, MD Harry Strothers, MD Susan
Thomas, MD
The continued goal of the Education and Research Committee is to
make the GAFP the “Premier Provider” of CME for our members.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Jacobs, MD Ken Howard, MD Education and Research Committee
Chair Education and Research Committee Vice Chair Recommendations:
None
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Thrive Summary – Gainesville
The first Thrive Workshop was held in two parts (July and September 2019) in Gainesville in which
five practices participated. Following both sessions, participating practices noted these benefits
from participation:
Improvement in overall patient care
Decreased patient risk factors
Improved adherence to standards of care
Assisted in identifying measures for improvement
Opportunity for ABFM Certification Credits
Project support and accountability
The Practices’ projects during the first Workshop included:
Clinical Management of INR Monitoring
Scheduling Followup Appointments
Overall compliance for Diabetes Mellitus with A1C and Foot Exam
Advance Care Planning Compliance
Working on the Accounts Receivables
to decrease the percentages in
>90 days and
decrease patient rate sent to collections
Thrive Summary – Macon Workshops
The second Thrive Workshop was held in two parts (October 2019 and January 2020) in Macon in which ten
practices participated. Following both sessions, participating practices noted these benefits from participation:
Training in “how to do” Improvement Projects
Improvements in patient care
Improvements in Practice processes
Identifying measures for improvement
Opportunity for ABFM Certification Credits
Project support and accountability
The Practices’ Improvement Projects during this Workshop included the following topics:
Some Practices focused on two Improvement Projects during the interim between Workshops.
Annual Wellness Visits (4 Practices)
Advanced Care Planning (2 Practices)
INR – Anticoagulants (3 Practices)
Preventative Services (1 Practice)
I communicated with all the
Practices at least twice during
the interim between Workshops.
All Practices
reported progress with their projects, some noting challenges such as patient response/reluctance regarding
Annual Wellness Visits and patient ambivalence with Advanced Care Planning. However, all Practices reported
varying levels of improvement during
the period between Workshops. Most
practices reported plans for
continuation of their improvement projects, as they needed additional time to demonstrate improvements to
meet their goals.
Specific comments received:
Dr. Michael Satchell:
“The workshop helped our practice by identifying several
infrequently used codes and services. We were then able to develop
a team method for providing the services to our patients and using
the appropriate codes for reimbursement. The workshop was well
organized and administered.”
Evans Medical Group:
“…thought the workshop was excellent as far as content and how it was structured. Our practice wanted to expand our
use of the Advanced Care Planning... Overall, the code capability for reimbursement as well as overall patient and
provider satisfaction covering a difficult topic has been great. We would definitely participate in another workshop.”
Adele Cohen
Leadership in Practice
[email protected]
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Working Agenda: As of 2/14/20
Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Le Meridian Atlanta Perimeter 7:30
a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast | Room:
Grand Salon Foyer 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.: Welcome |Room: Grand Salon
1 GAFP President, Jeff Stone, MD 8:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Student
Themed “Ted Talks” |Room: Grand Salon 1
• Just Breathe – Monique Davis-Smith, MD Navicent Health
• Tele Global Health by Megan Cahill, MD – Augusta University -
MCG
• How to Choose a Specialty – Mary Mier, DO – HCA Memorial –
Savannah
• Making it Stick- How to Maximize your Learning in Residency–
Monica Newton, DO – NGMC – Gainesville
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Speed Dating (8 minutes per topic) |Room:
Grand Salon II/III
• Topics: Faculty Role & International Medicine Faculty: Kevin
Johnson, MD (Gwinnet)
• Topic: Family Medicine Residents Journey Faculty: Amita Nawathe,
MD – Navicent Health
• Topic: Burnout and Wellness in Residency Faculty: Victoria
Nurpeisov, MD (WellStar Kennestone)
• Topic: Academic Medicine/Corporate Medicine Faculty: Megan
Cahill, MD – Augusta University – MCG
• Topic: Functional/Holistic Medicine Faculty: John Vu, MD –
GAFP
• Topic: Finances/Loan Repayment/Managing Medical Debt Faculty: PJ
Lynn, MD – Floyd FMRP
• Topic: Research Faculty: Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD – Emory
FMRP
• Topic: Primary Care Sports Medicine Faculty: Mike Busman, MD –
GAFP
11: 30 a.m. – 11: 35 a.m. Break | Room: Grand Salon Foyer 11:35
a.m. – 12:35 p.m.: Lunch– Panel Discussion |Room: Grand Salon
II/III
• LaSharn Hughes, MBA, Executive Director Georgia Composite Medical
Board| Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
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• John J. Desmond, IV, MD Faculty – Family Medicine |Floyd Family
Medicine Residency
12:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.: Hands on Workshops | Room: Grand Salon
1
• Acupuncture | Quick office OMT– Augusta University – Julie
Dahl-Smith, DO
• Knee Examinations and Injections – Gwinnett – Kevin Johnson,
MD
• Basic Suturing – WellStar Kennestone – Victoria Nurpeisov,
MD
• GYN Procedures – Emory – Emily Herndon, MD
• FAST Exam – Navicent Health – Monique Davis-Smith, MD
• Ultrasound – Floyd – Kelly Culbertson, MD and John Desmond,
MD
• Nexplanon Insertion - WellStar Atlanta - Dr. Gertz and Dr.
Le
• Intubation – Jody Brasil- Brahmiller NGMC, Gainesville
3:10 p.m. – 3: 15 p.m. Break | Room: Grand Salon Foyer 3:15 p.m. –
6:15 p.m.: Georgia Residency Fair | Room: Grand Salon II/III
• Augusta University Medical College of GA - Augusta
• Emory Family Medicine Residency Program- Atlanta
• Northside Gwinnett Family Medicine Residency Program -
Gwinnett
• WellStar Kennestone Family Medicine Residency - Marietta
• Medical Center of Central Georgia/Navicent – Macon
• Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program – Rome
• NGMC Family Medicine Residency Program – Gainesville
• Phoebe Family Medicine Residency – Albany
• Memorial Satilla Health – Waycross
• HCA Memorial Health Family Medicine Residency – Savannah
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.: Networking/Dinner Reception with Medical
Students and Family Physicians: Magic Moments in Family Medicine |
Room: Portico
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0.Committee Contacts
1c.Committee Responsibilities
1d.Committee Responsibilities
3.Preliminary Agenda and Moderators