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Medical Practice Spotlight: CommonSpirits Medical Group – Orthopedic Surgery Earlier this year, Saint Joseph Health embarked on a journey to…
Read ArticleBaby Health Services By Ann-Phillips Mayfield, Philanthropy & Community Engagement Coordinator, Baby Health Services, ap@babyhealthlexington.org In 2025 Baby Health Services…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Small Hazards, Serious Claims: Fall Risk in Your Medical Practice By Joshua J. Owen, J.D. Sturgill, Turner,…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Generosity is Good Medicine By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s October Message: Optimizing Brain Health Across Our Lifespan What is the secret to having a long and…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: What We Carry Forward By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group As a new year…
Read ArticleAt the Heart of Impact: KMA Annual Meeting Celebrates Leadership, Service, and a Vision for the Future By Emily Schott,…
Read ArticleAnswering the Call When Vision Loss Cannot Be Corrected By Kim Browning, MPH, Deputy Director, Bluegrass Council of the Blind,…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Real Estate Investing for Physicians By. Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, CPWA®, MBA Partner, Director of Financial Planning I have…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: A Five Minute Mindfulness Practice By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Keeping Your Own Counsel By Jamie Wilhite Dittert, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC Most physicians…
Read ArticleLMS Hosted its First Pickleball Event The Lexington Medical Society hosted an afternoon of pickleball at the new Pickleball Kingdom…
Read ArticleKMA EVP/CEO Pat Padgett Retiring After a 30 Years of Service to the KMA A Tribute from David Bensema, MD,…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Understanding Private Equity: Opportunities and Considerations By: Brian Burton, CFP®, CIMA® Partner, Chief Investment Officer For many physicians,…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Certainty is Comfortable. Curiosity is Powerful By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Last week,…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s September Message: From the Desk of Your New KMA President I am humbled and honored to have…
Read ArticleMedical Practice Spotlight: Kirn Plastic Surgery Dr. Kirn has served patients in Central Kentucky for many years, with a broad…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Certainty is Comfortable. Curiosity is Powerful. By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Last week,…
Read ArticleLMS Team Joins the 2026 Ironcology Survive the Night Marathon Relays July 18-19, 2026, Baptist Health Hamburg, Lexington, Kentucky By…
Read ArticleDear Public Health Partners, The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in partnership with Kentucky local health departments, is investigating an…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS July 2026 eNewsletter
Read ArticleMedical Practice Spotlight: Lane Stafford, MD, Diagnostic Radiology, Baptist Health Lexington & Owner of Oaken BBQ My name is Lane…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Compassion is Good Medicine By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleAMA Update: Report from 2026 AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting By Lee Dossett, MD Kentucky AMA Delegate Earlier this…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s July Message: Venture Beyond Your Comfort Zone As one modern motivational saying put it, “If you want…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: The Power in the Pause By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Most conflict doesn’t…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Let’s talk about Talkspace: An Intersection of AI and HIPAA By: Sarah R. Angelucci, J.D. Sturgill,…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Beyond the Luxury Car: Avoiding the Costliest Financial Mistakes in Medicine By: Catherine Richmond, MS, Financial Advocate at…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS June 2026 eNewsletter
Read ArticleThe LMS Foundation/Stock Yards Bank annual golf tournament was held Wednesday, May 20th at the University Club. 96 golfers participated…
Read ArticleMedical Practice Spotlight: The Joint Preservation Center Join the Lexington Medical Society in highlighting our 1st new practice. Jason Hunt,…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s June Message: Following in Our Footsteps Being a physician has been and remains a noble profession. We…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Treat Yourself Like a Professional Athlete By: John V. Boardman, CFP®, CPWA® Founder, CEO Medical professionals, particularly surgeons,…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Call Out the Good By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Martin Seligman’s revolutionary work…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Under Oath: How Physicians Can Testify Effectively By: Madeleine B. Loeffler, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker &…
Read ArticleThis is a recording of the LMS Healthy Living Symposium conducted on May 12, 2026 at the Signature Club. Christine…
Read ArticleCongratulations to Joseph “Jack” Leith, tied for 3rd Place in the 2026 Lexington Medical Society Video Contest. The contest challenged…
Read ArticleCongratulations to MacKenzie Neal, tied for 3rd Place in the 2026 Lexington Medical Society Video Contest. The contest challenged medical…
Read ArticleCongratulations to Sarisha Lohano, the 2nd Place Winner of the 2026 Lexington Medical Society Video Contest. The contest challenged medical…
Read ArticleCongratulations to Alex Antony Edwin, the 1st Place Winner of the 2026 Lexington Medical Society Video Contest. The contest challenged…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Beyond the 401K: Savings Opportunities You Might Not Have Considered By: Trent Lakes, CFP® 401(k) plans are valuable…
Read ArticleKMA Legislative Update: A Win for Physicians and Patients: HB 176 Becomes Law in Kentucky A Win for Physicians and…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: The Gift Inside the Obstacle By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Renowned author, Malcolm…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Winning the Race Before it Starts: Documentation that Holds up in Court By: Camille B. Camp, J.D. …
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life, Part 2 By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s May Message: Physicians Are Human Too As I always tell my patients, it is much better to…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS April 2026 eNewsletter
Read ArticleLexington-Fayette County Health Department – Community Health Improvement Partnership (Lex – CHIP) The Lexington-Fayette County Health Improvement Partnership (Lex-Chip) is…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: When the Big Picture Feels Too Big By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group There…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s April Message: Did You Know? Fascinating Facts About the Kentucky Blood Center Did you know that the…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Key Areas of Insurance Coverage for Physicians By: Andy Reynolds, CFP®, CEPA®, MBA, Partner, COO For physicians, insurance…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: When Patients Go Off Script: Protecting Providers when Patients Don’t Follow the Plan By: Maureen C. Malles,…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS…
Read ArticleLMS Leadership Joins the KMA Delegation to Advocate for Medicare Payment and Prior Authorization Reforms with their Federal Legislators at…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS March 2026 eNewsletter
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Curse of Knowledge By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group The Blindspot that Grows with…
Read ArticleSupported by the LMS Foundation: McDowell House By Carol Senn, Executive Director A National Historic Landmark that’s also listed on…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Safeguard Assets: Asset Protection Essentials for Doctors By: Frank E. Yozwiak, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation Director of…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Supreme Court Rules that State Merit Statutes Don’t Apply in Federal Court Implications of Berk v. Choy on…
Read ArticleLMS Physicians, Residents and Fellows, and Medical Students Advocate for Prior Authorization Reform and Improving Physician Wellness LMS physicians, residents…
Read ArticleSend your vacation picture and memory with Cindy Madison, LMS Director of Communications and Membership. Published vacation memories will receive…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s March Message: Invest in Memories: Encouraging Rest and Adventure Across our LMS Community Even though Punxsutawney Phil saw…
Read Article<ifra Lexington Medical Society Public Health Video Contest Download Official Rules & Guidelines Download LMS Video Contest Flyer Fill out…
Read ArticleLMS has three scholarships for members to attend the award-winning 2026 Kentucky Physicians Leadership Program Contact the Lexington Medical Society…
Read ArticleLexington Medical Society 2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40503 Christopher Hickey LMS EVP/CEO info@lexingtondoctors.org (859) 278-0569 FOR IMMEDIATE…
Read ArticleThe Lexington Medical Society Physician Wellness Program: Supporting our Members for the Past 10 years By Christophe Hickey, LMS EVP/CEO…
Read ArticleLexington Medical Society 2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40503 Christopher Hickey LMS EVP/CEO info@lexingtondoctors.org (859) 278-0569 FOR…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: A Valentine to Your Medical License: Avoiding Disciplinary Heartache By: Christine L. Stanley, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker…
Read Article2026 LMS President’s February Message: Our Voices Matter: The Power of Physician Engagement in Kentucky Becoming an active, and not…
Read ArticleSupported by the LMS Foundation: Lexington Children’s Museum By Abigail Prang, PhD, Development & Communications Manager At the Lexington…
Read ArticleSupported by the LMS Foundation: Chrysalis House By Kama Orr, Executive Director Established in 1978, Chrysalis House is Kentucky’s oldest…
Read ArticleAMA Update: Report from 2025 AMA Interim Meeting for the House of Delegates By Lee Dossett, MD Kentucky AMA Delegate…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Spiritual but not Religious By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Reviewing 2025 and Looking Ahead By: John V. Boardman, III, CFP®, CPWA®, Ballast Founder, CEO With another year…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: From Tension to Trust By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group The authors of Words Can…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS January 2026 eNewsletter
Read ArticleA Prescription for Community: Camp Hendon’s Impact on Youth with Diabetes Camp Hendon is more than just a summer destination;…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Awe By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program (2016) There…
Read ArticleHEALTH & JUSTICE: Next Steps after an Adverse Patient Outcome By: Andrew M. Yocum, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney,…
Read ArticleNot all of us physicians get to literally save lives on a regular basis. There are the surgeons who take…
Read ArticleShaping a Stronger Future in the 2026 Legislature By Jiapeng Huang, MD, KMA President As we approach the close of…
Read ArticleSince 1994, the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass has worked to reduce the trauma experienced by child victims of…
Read ArticleSurgery on Sunday Celebrates 20 Years of Free, Life-Changing Surgeries for Those in Need For 20 years, Surgery on Sunday…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Progress Loves Consistency By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Last week, I wrote about…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS December 2025 eNewsletter
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Forgiveness Can Heal Body, Mind and Soul By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair…
Read ArticleDear Friends, As this year comes to a close, I am drawn to reflect on what has transpired in the…
Read ArticleA Model Built on Generosity Unlike most healthcare providers, Baby Health Services does not bill insurance, charge fees, or…
Read ArticleCamp Horsin’ Around: Where Every Child Can Just Be a Kid Nestled on 120 acres in the heart of central…
Read ArticleRonald McDonald House Charities® of the Bluegrass: Keeping Families Close For more than 40 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of…
Read ArticlePreview of 2026 Kentucky Legislative Session By James Borders, MD KMA 10th District Trustee The next Kentucky legislature session begins…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Five Steps to Retire with Confidence By:By Andy Reynolds, CFP®, CEPA, MBA Ballastplan.com Retirement should feel exciting, not…
Read ArticleKDPH Pertussis Health Alert_11.21.25 Dear Public Health Partners, The Kentucky Department for Public Health is issuing the attached Kentucky Health…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Always Assume You’re Being Recorded: Professionalism in the Digital Age By Andrew D. DeSimone, J.D. Sturgill Turner…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Steady > Flashy By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group We often celebrate the big…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS November 2025 eNewsletter
Read Article> In anticipation of our November 19th international medicine symposium, we meet with Dr. Thomas Young in this month’s video chat. …
Read ArticleMission Health Lexington: 20 Years of Health and Healing for Our Neighbors in Need Every day, thousands of adults in…
Read ArticleVision Loss and Community Health: Meeting the Need in Lexington Kentucky ranks 7th in the nation for vision loss that…
Read ArticleA Breath of Hope: Understanding Lung Cancer Screening By Eliseo Colon, MD Saint Joseph Medical Group – Pulmonary Lung cancer…
Read ArticleLook for an email for the 2026 LMS Officer Slate voting
Read ArticlePlan for Tomorrow, Live for Today By: Trent Lakes, Paraplanner Medical professionals often pay close attention to the earnings potential…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Lean In To the Better You By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Getting better…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Kindness is Good Medicine By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS September 2025 eNewsletter
Read ArticleYes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! — A Resource for Your Patients Who Need Screening By Teresa (Tracy) R. Colon, RN, BSN,…
Read ArticleWhat brings 22 physicians to spend 7 hours on a Saturday away from home and family? The “LMS Leadership Workshop,…
Read Article> Hundreds of physicians commit suicide each year. While we have undergone training to care for patients who are contemplating…
Read ArticleFinancial Planning for Physicians: Making Big Purchases Wisely By: Frank E. Yozwiak, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation Director of Estate…
Read ArticleDeposition Prep: What Every Provider Should Know By Sarah R. Angelucci, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC Being called…
Read ArticleKMA Members “Lead With Every STEP” During 2025 Annual Meeting Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Inaugurated as 175Th KMA President By Emily…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Permission to Grow Slowly By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group One of the phrases…
Read ArticleLink to the LMS September 2025 eNewsletter
Read Article The LMS Foundation, a separate 501 (c) (3) charitable nonprofit, awarded $22,500 to Lexington area, medical related nonprofit organizations…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Eating By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program (2016)…
Read ArticleCarolyn Heppler Kurz, retired EVP/CEO of the Lexington Medical Society, passed away August 9, 2025, after a nine-year battle with…
Read ArticleLegal Update: Why Your Practice Needs a Medical Chaperone Policy By Joshua J. Owen, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney,…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Show Up By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group One summer when I was in…
Read ArticleTop Two Charitable Giving Strategies for 2026 By: Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, MBA, CPWA® Partner, Director of Financial Planning, Ballast Charitable…
Read ArticleIt is with the heaviest of hearts we share the passing of Carolyn Kurz, former EVP/CEO of the Lexington Medical…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Parent, Mindful Child By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleNavigating Social Media as a Medical Professional: Best Practices for 2025 By Madeleine Loeffler, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney,…
Read Article As we all know, Kentucky ranks high in tobacco abuse, lung cancer diagnosis, and cancer deaths. Join me for…
Read ArticleBuilding a Legacy: The Power of a Multi-Generational Family Financial Plan By: Andy Reynolds, CFP®, CEPA®, MBA Partner, COO, Ballast…
Read ArticlePhysician IT and Cybersecurity: Smarter Healthcare Workplaces with Microsoft Teams Premium and AI By Netgain Technologies Healthcare organizations are under…
Read ArticleThe event will include education, the KMA House of Delegates, elections for the KMA Board of Trustees, as well as…
Read ArticleAMA Calls for ACIP Answers, Stable Federal Funding Written by: Kerry Dooley Young Submitted by: David Bensema, MD Leaders and…
Read ArticlePhysician Leadership: Give Yourself the Freedom to Pivot By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group My mother…
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Lexington Medical Society Press Release The Lexington Medical Society Hosted “Medical Litigation: A Survivor’s Toolkit” Symposium LEXINGTON, KY. On…
Read ArticleJune is Scleroderma Awareness Month: Systemic Slerosis By Haider Abbas, MD LMS Member Since 2008 Systemic sclerosis also known as…
Read ArticlePhysician IT and Cybersecurity: Why Healthcare Companies Need Managed IT Services By Netgain Technologies As healthcare organizations face increasing demands…
Read ArticleFacing Litigation? Three things to know that can make it less stressful By Andrew D. DeSimone, J.D. Sturgill, Turner, Barker…
Read ArticleSimplify Budgeting to One Key Number By: Frank Yozwiak, J.D., LL.M in Taxation frank@ballastplan.com “Where does the money go?”…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful CommunicationsBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program (2016) Human…
Read Article2025 LMS President’s June Message: Refresher for Tick Season Ticks are common in Kentucky and if you’ve never had a…
Read ArticleCourage Over Comfort By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group I first became aware of Brené Brown…
Read ArticlePreston P. Nunnelley, MD passed away April 15, 2025. Dr. Nunnelley was a private practice OB/GYN for 40+ years as…
Read ArticleHow Technology, Data, and Leadership can Realign Healthcare By Netgain Technologies Healthcare has always been complex, and that complexity is…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: The Top 10 Things Every New Doctor Should Know About Litigation By Christine L. Stanley, J.D. Sturgill,…
Read ArticlePollyanna Wasn’t All Wrong: Cultivating Gratitude to Support Mental Health By Sandra L. Hough, Ph.D. The Woodland Wellness Group As…
Read ArticleTax Planning Opportunities for Down Markets and Disaster Relief By: Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, CPWA®, MBA Partner, Director of Financial Planning…
Read ArticleI have No Regrets By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Actually…I do. And so should you.…
Read ArticleJoin us for learning and connection! This May, LMS is hosting a special series of events you will not want…
Read ArticleCongratulations! The Lexington Medical Society congratulates the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Class of 2025 on their Match Day,…
Read ArticleIt’s National Donate Life Month By Thomas Waid, MD, MS So, what does this mean? And why is this important? …
Read ArticleThis March 30th we celebrate Doctors’ Day. This tradition was started in 1933 by Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindfulness of Your HandsBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program…
Read ArticlePhysician IT and Cybersecurity: 3 Benefits of IT Services for Healthcare By Netgain Technologies Technology and technological compliance are two…
Read ArticleOn April 14th, 1912, the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg, sinking to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean.…
Read ArticleArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hotbed of conversation over the past few years. Will AI replace our jobs? Is…
Read ArticleOn November 17, 2024, the New York Times declared, “A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness.” The hallowed fields once…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Balancing Confidentiality and Compliance: When the Information Blocking Rule Could Apply to Your Practice By Sarah Charles…
Read ArticleBuilding Mental Agility Through Range-Driven Depth By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Last week, I wrote…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Finding the Best Order for Funding Retirement By: Brian Burton, CFP®, CIMA® Partner, Chief Investment Officer brian@ballastplan.com With…
Read ArticleHappy March, 2025! In this special edition of LMS chats, we welcome Dr. Evelyn Jones- our KMA president. Dr. Jones…
Read Article2025 Legislative Session Outlook By Cody Hunt, Health Policy Director, Kentucky Medical Association The 2025 legislative session of the Kentucky…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Relieving the Suffering in the World By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician…
Read ArticleThe world is transitioning from the Information Age to the Artificial Intelligence Age. Artificial intelligence refers to using machines to…
Read Article“So I hear we can let AI run clinics now? “ asked my 80-year-old grandfather, peering at me quizzically, hardly…
Read ArticleAugmented intelligence (AI) has numerous benefits to the field of medicine. From improving study design and enhancing data collection, to…
Read ArticlePhysician IT and Cybersecurity: The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare By Netgain Technologies The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in…
Read ArticleMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Don’t Limit This Screen Time By Charles Papp, MD LMS Member Since 1990 Think…
Read ArticleOne Key to More Meaningful Progress By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group One of my executive…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Balancing Confidentiality and Compliance: HIPAA and PHI Amendment By Sarah Charles Wright, J.D. A recent post by…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Pursuing Optimized Investment Outcomes by Balancing Risk vs. Reward By: Andy Reynolds, CFP®, MBA, CEPA “Bro, THAT stock…
Read ArticleFebruary is a big advocacy month for the AMA and KMA! Please take the time to view this edition of…
Read ArticleA New Microscope: How AI Expands Our Vision in Medicine By Danesh Mazloomdoost, MD No one wants to feel obsolete.…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: A New Year UpdateBy: John V. Boardman, III, CFP®, CPWA®Founder, CEO This past year was, as usual, eventful…
Read ArticleIn July of 2023, I introduced PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) to the readers of the Lexington…
Read ArticleAMA President Bruce Scott, M.D. to Join KMA Virtual Legislative Briefing American Medical Association (AMA) President and KMA Past President…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Be Sure to Share Informed Consent and the Legality of Decision-Making in Healthcare By Megan L. Adkins,…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Hearing, Mindful Listening By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program…
Read ArticleTrust, Not Control By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group More than a decade ago, my consulting…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Year End UpdateBy: Video by the Ballast Team As we wrap up 2024, Ballast is here to…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful, Grateful, Graceful AgingBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program…
Read Article Happy Holidays! We’re saying hello to 2025 with a discussion about the who, what, when and how of genetic…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Your Best Shot at a Successful Defense By Maureen C. Malles, J.D. Litigation happens! And while you…
Read ArticleKMA 10th District Update, January 2025 By James Borders, M.D., KMA 10th District Trustee Perhaps the most important role…
Read ArticleImperfection is Your Superpower By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group As we’ve learned over the years…
Read ArticleHello and welcome to the December newsletter. It is hard to believe that it is already December. 2024 has been…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: To Err, and to Use A.I., is Human Artificial Intelligence and Medical Malpractice Litigation By K. Zoe…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Self-CompassionBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program As a…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: The Investor Taxation LifecycleBy: John V. Boardman, III, CFP®, CPWA®Founder, CEO We are not CPAs, nor are we…
Read ArticleEmotions are Triggered…What’s Your Next Move? By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group My 15-year-old son came…
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Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Contract NegotiationsBy: Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, CPWA®, MBA There are hundreds of physicians in Lexington who have negotiated multi-million…
Read Article> I hope that you will be joining us on November 6th for the LMS Augmented Intelligence Symposium! The impact…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Breathing for Living with CancerBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Who Protects the Mandatory Reporters? Kentucky Statutes Safeguard Healthcare Providers Reporting “in Good Faith” By Madeleine B.…
Read ArticleLet Me Get Outta Your Way! By Matt Kincaid, PhD VP/Head of Coaching The Referent Group Back in 2009, in…
Read ArticleLexington Medical Society Press Release 2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40503 Christopher Hickey LMS EVP/CEO lmsinfo@lexingtondoctors.org (859)…
Read ArticleThank you to over 60 community physicians from all our health systems and many private practices for making our ninth…
Read ArticleI am excited to tell you that LMS is hosting an AI Symposium on November 6 so that we…
Read ArticleKMA Annual Meeting in Review: Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D., Inaugurated as 2024-2025 KMA President During 2024 Annual Meeting By: Emily…
Read ArticleKMA President’s Message: A Step In the Right DirectionBy: Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, KMA President Like all of you, my…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: The Grey Area of Paying Off a Mortgage EarlyBy: Frank Yozwiak, J.D., LL.M in Taxation A key question…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindfulness, Kindfulness and Kids By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Limiting Your Practice’s Liability for Slips, Trips, and Falls By Joshua J. Owen, JD As a medical…
Read ArticleUK HealthCare opens 1st EmPATH psychiatric emergency unit in Kentucky By Allison Perry July 31, 2024 LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 31, 2024) –…
Read ArticleHealth & Justice: Intellectual Property in Healthcare: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals By Jay L. Phillips, JD In the healthcare…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: What Happened in the Markets Earlier This Month?By: Andy Reynolds, CFP®, CEPA®, MBA If you’ve checked the news…
Read Article> UK COM Welcomes Largest Class Ever The University of Kentucky College of Medicine recently welcomed the class of 2028-…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: The Healing Power of AnimalsBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleDetails: All entries must be original, unpublished writing intended for publishing in the LMS Newsletter. Do not put your name…
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Read ArticleThe 2024 legislative session adjourned on April 15. Although the KMA’s priority bill regarding prior authorization reform did not…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Allowing the Awe in MedicineBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: The Importance of Tax DiversificationBy: John V. Boardman, CFP®, CPWA®, Founder/CEO @ Ballast When most people think of…
Read ArticleUniversity of Kentucky Salvation Army Clinic Serving Lexington Since 1986 By Meagan Schaeffner, MD, FACP, AAHIVS Assistant Professor of Medicine,…
Read ArticleNot every doctor was fortunate enough to have a true mentor during their training years but for those who…
Read ArticleBe Well and Stay Well This Summer By Michael Kuduk, KMA President With the summer months almost here, I hope…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: How Much Do I Need to RetireBy: Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, MBA, CPWA®, Partner, Director of Financial Planning How…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Managing Cravings with Mindfulness By John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticleA mission of the Lexington Medical Society is to improve the health of our community, and LMS has been doing…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: What We are Watching For in ’24By Brian T. Burton, CFP®, CIMA®Partner, Director of Portfolio Strategy For many…
Read ArticleFacing Our Challenges By Michael Kuduk, KMA President “Disappointment is an unfortunate part of life.” I remember those words as…
Read ArticleThis month we want to focus on the need for physicians to prioritize their own wellbeing and mental health. The…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Mindful Aging, One Day at a TimeBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: Being Mindful – Being KindBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness…
Read ArticlePhysician Finances: Who Plans to Retire Early?By: John V. Boardman, CFP, CPWAFounder and CEO, Ballast We often joke that our…
Read ArticleThis month I would love to tell you about the philanthropic work of the Lexington Medical Society Foundation! Did you…
Read ArticleWe also want to get your feedback on interest in an LMS fall symposium on medical use of artificial and…
Read ArticleIntroducing Dr. James Dahle, “The White Coat Investor” & Legislative Update Meet Dr. Jim Dahle, the White Coat Investor! Dr.…
Read ArticleMindfulness of Breath, Body and HeartBy John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program The breath…
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Read ArticleKMA Legislative PreviewBy Cody Hunt, KMA Health Policy Manage Every year, in the earlier part of the year, from January…
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Read Article“Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly”By James Borders, MDPACE Medical Director, Bluegrass Care Navigators PACE, which stands for “Program…
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Read ArticleLexington Medical Society2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40503Christopher HickeyLMS EVP/CEOlmsinfo@lexingtondoctors.org(859) 278-0569 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE05/16/2023 The Lexington Medial Society Presents…
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Read ArticleTo Care for the PatientBy Andrew Williams, MO, MS Dr. Andrew D. Williams is a physician resident in the Department…
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Read ArticleLooking for a fun challenge? Join the 2023 Bourbon Chase Team, October 6-7, 2023 By Christopher Hickey, LMS…
Read ArticleSenate Bill 12 Will Help Physicians Care for ThemselvesBy James Schack, M.D.Family Medicine PhysicianPresident, Northern Kentucky Medical Society I was…
Read ArticleBehavioral Finance & Asset AllocationBy John Boardman and Ballast An emotional investor is very likely to make poor decisions in…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: April 2023, A Call to Action on Senate Bill 150, Gender Affirming Care: Support the Governor’s VetoBy…
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Read ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE01/24/2023 The Lexington Medial Society Installs 2023 PresidentLee Dossett, MD assumes the Presidency of the Lexington Medical Society…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: March 2023, Advocating for Physician Issues in Washington D.C. By Lee Dossett, MD I am happy to…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: February 2023, The healthcare environment has changed, and we need to change with it.By Lee Dossett, MD…
Read ArticleBy Audrey Kirby, Communications Director, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Dec. 6, 2022, courtesy of University of Kentucky News…
Read ArticleKentucky Blood Center Welcomes Back DonorsBy Dr. Dennis Williams Following recently updated guidance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: January 2023, The Value of HealthcareBy Lee Dossett, MD As I take on the role of president…
Read ArticleLike the rest of the country, 2022 saw LMS transition to near normal operations while the pandemic continues but at…
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Read ArticleLexington Medical Society2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40509Christopher HickeyLMS EVP/CEOlmsinfo@lexingtondoctors.org(859) 278-0569 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11/22/2022 The Lexington Medial Society Presents…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: Final MessageBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA My year as President of Lexington Medical Society will come to…
Read ArticleYear-End Financial Planning & Investments Among Market VolatilityBy: Andy Reynolds, CFP®, MBACOO/Partner – Ballast, Inc. With the recent stock market…
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Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: The Relaxation ResponseBy John Patterson, MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program Just…
Read ArticleFeatured LMS Foundation Grant Recipient: Children’s Advocacy Center of the BluegrassBy Taylor Ballinger Since 1994, the Children’s Advocacy Center of…
Read Article10th District KMA Board of Trustees UpdatesOctober 14, 2022By Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA, FACP, FASAM and Emily Schott, KMA…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: TRUSTBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA The theme of today’s column is trust. During the period between 2020…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: Thanks to All Who Made Career Chats 2022 Successful By Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA Seven years ago,…
Read ArticleKMA Introduces “CME Guarantee” ProgramMembers to receive access to 30 hours of CAT 1 CME each three-year cycle Free KMA…
Read ArticleRonald McDonald House of the Bluegrass The Lexington Medical Society Foundation awarded a grant to the Ronald McDonald House of…
Read ArticleExplorium: An Immersive, Learning Experience Where Children Learn Through PlayBy J. Colby Ernest, J.D., Executive Director, Explorium of Lexington The…
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Read ArticleAugust 30, 2022 Louisville Physician Monalisa Tailor, M.D., Installed as KMA President2022 KMA Annual Meeting Focused on Reflection, ReconnectionEmily Schott,…
Read ArticleKentucky Department for Public Health, Division of Epidemiology & Health Planning/Infectious Disease Branch asked to get this Monkeypox Clinician Reference…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: September 2022 – Task Force to Help Disaster Relief for Patients and PhysiciansBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA…
Read ArticleThe Lexington Medical Society Executive Board, chaired by John Collins, MD, met on Monday, September 15, 2022 and distributed $20,200…
Read ArticleImagine you are a landscaper supporting your family and taking pride in your beautiful work, but a hernia is keeping…
Read ArticleIs It Time to Move the US Healthcare System to Truly Universal Coverage?By Terry Clark, MD, FCAP On August 17 a webinar…
Read ArticlePhysician Health and Well-Being: AltruismBy John Patterson, MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program The altruistic example of…
Read ArticleFor distribution to Kentucky healthcare providers: Dear Healthcare Agenicies and Healthcare Providers: Cases of monkeypox virus have been confirmed in…
Read ArticlePhysician Health & Well-Being: Physician’s PrayerBy John Patterson, MD, MSPH, FAAFP, ABIHMFounding co-chair LMS Physician Wellness Program As I sit…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: July 4th Message – Let’s Make Our Healthcare System BetterBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA Happy 4th of…
Read ArticleReport on American Medical Association Annual Meeting June 10-15, 2022By David Bensema, MD, Delegate to the AMA for the Kentucky…
Read ArticleBecome a Mentor, “You will be affected and changed for the better.”By David and Marian Bensema, LMS Mentors since 2016…
Read ArticleDear Healthcare Colleagues: CDC has announced a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call on June 16 to present on…
Read ArticleURGENT: Congressional Vote on Scope of Practice TOMORROW The AMA’s Physicians Grassroots Network is asking for physicians to contact their…
Read ArticleThe Salvation Army Clinic: Physicians Needed The Salvation Army Clinic (SAC), located in downtown Lexington, is a student-run multi-specialty clinic…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: Recognize a Public Health Crisis in Our SocietyBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA For this month’s address I…
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Read ArticleI have wanted to be a pediatrician my entire life. Being the oldest of eleven made taking care of children…
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Read ArticleThis is an urgent healthcare alert from the Kentucky Department for Public Health Dear Healthcare Providers (particularly pediatricians, family practice…
Read ArticleDetails: All entries must be original, unpublished writing intended for publishing in the LMS Newsletter, April 2022 issue. Do not…
Read ArticleToday, HHS announced that it will be disbursing an additional $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments this…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message: Tips for the Business Side of MedicineBy Khalil Rahman, MD, MBA The labor costs of my practice…
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Read ArticleFrom the Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Revised Reportable Disease Regulation The Cabinet for Health and Family Services…
Read ArticleBuilding Resilience – Tips for Active and Retired Physicians By Steven Smith, Ph.D and Sandra Hough, Ph.D. The Woodland Group…
Read ArticlePresident’s Message: LMS Presidential Transition: Goals for 2022By Khalil Rahman, M.D. I would first like to thank Dr. Borders for…
Read Article2022 KMA Legislative Preview: Building on SuccessBy Cory Meadows, KMA Deputy EVP/Director of Advocacy & Emily Schott, KMA Director of…
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Read ArticleDonate Blood TodayBy Dennis Williams, M.D., Medical Director, Kentucky Blood Center As anyone reading this knows, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Read ArticleLMS 2021 Year End ReviewChristopher Hickey, LMS EVP/CEO When we are in the last month of the year it is…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, December 2021 By James Borders, MD As LMS president this year, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity…
Read ArticleFor too long, Kentucky has struggled with high rates of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, influenza, and…
Read ArticleKMA President Message: “Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future of the KMA”By Neal Moser, M.D. It’s hard…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, November 2021: Is it Burnout or PTSD By James Borders, MD On March 11, 2021, the United…
Read ArticleMental Health Resiliency – Tips for UK Medical StudentsBy Steven Smith, PhD Mental Health Resiliency—Tips for UK Medical Students Resilience…
Read Article2021 KMA Annual Meeting in ReviewBy Emily Schott, KMA Director of Communications The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Medical…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, October 2021: Questions about Pandemic Mandates By James Borders, MD Governor Beshear believes in mandating facemasks for…
Read Article2021 Special Session Recap Pursuant to gubernatorial proclamation, the Kentucky General Assembly convened for a Special Session on Tuesday, September…
Read ArticleKentucky COVID-19 Healthcare & Public Health Update from Kentucky Department for Public Health For those unable to attend yesterday’s Department…
Read ArticleSpecial Legislative Session Pursuant to powers granted by the Kentucky Constitution, Governor Andy Beshear has called members of the Kentucky…
Read ArticleCOVID-19: Smell, Taste and Recovery of FlavorBy Dan Han, PsyDProfessor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, September 2021: Medical Practice as a Ministry By James Borders, MD Recently, I had the honor as…
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Read ArticleKMA President’s Message: The New NormalBy Dale Toney, MD While there are certainly still remnants visible, society is starting to…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, July 2021: Value of Palliative Care By James Borders, MD In my inaugural address, I lamented the…
Read ArticleRegister TODAY! 2021 KMA Virtual Annual Meeting, “Better Together: Transforming the Landscape of Care” Planning is underway for an exciting…
Read ArticleEnhancing Patient Relations with Virtual CareBy Danesh Mazloomdoost, MD I’m a squishy kind of doctor who really values my connection…
Read ArticleThe Hospital Evolves with the PandemicBy Lee Dossett, MD When I originally wrote my article in March of 2020 about…
Read ArticleKMA Wraps Historically Successful 2021 Legislative Session Thanks to the advocacy of engaged physicians from across the state, the Kentucky…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, June 2021: Patients as Consumers of Healthcare By James Borders, MD The pandemic has had a profound…
Read ArticleLexington Medial Society Presents the Jack Trevey Award for Community Service to Kraig Humbaugh, M.D., M.P.H. LEXINGTON, Ky. Kraig Humbaugh,…
Read ArticleWe Are More Than the Sum of Our Fears: RevisitedBy Hope Cottrill, MD We can finally breathe a sigh of…
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Read ArticleUpdate on My Experience with TelemedicineBy Charles Papp, MD Last year, I wrote an article about my early experiences with…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, May 2021: Reliable Internet Information By James Borders, MD The Lexington Medical Society has chosen to promote…
Read ArticleThe Lexington Medical Society needs your help. We are supporting our Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s efforts to advocate for our…
Read ArticleDoctor Turns Patient – A Family’s Multigenerational Battle with COVID-19By Allison Perry, UK Public Relations For nine days, Dr. Darren…
Read ArticleUK HealthCare Reflects on Year of Resiliency and Perseverance During COVID-19By Kristi Willet, Director of Medical Campus Public Relations March…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, April 2021: Patient Satisfaction vs Patient Experience By James Borders, MD Patient “satisfaction” now factors into the…
Read Article“Take it From Me”: New Campaign from Kentucky Health Groups Encourages Residents to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine LOUISVILLE, KY—Adults who are…
Read ArticleBaptist Health Lexington’s response to the pandemicBy James Borders, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Health Lexington One of the earliest…
Read ArticleCHI Saint Joseph Update: Pandemic One Year LaterBy Dan Goulson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, CHI Saint Joseph Health; Saint Joseph…
Read ArticleDear Healthcare Providers and Colleagues: Please find attached and distribute as appropriate a Health Alert Notification about the current Ebola Virus…
Read ArticleLMS has three scholarships for members to attend the award-winning 2021 Kentucky Physicians Leadership ProgramContact the Lexington Medical Society if…
Read ArticleClick Here to donate to KET KET is hosting a virtual “TeleFund” to raise funds to support public television in…
Read ArticleUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine Update: Helping Vaccinate the Community as Regional Campuses Continue to EvolveBy Charles H. “Chipper”…
Read ArticlePlasma Donations Essential in Fighting COVID-19Dennis Williams, MDKentucky Blood Center Medical Director,Director of Transfusion Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, March 2021: “A Return to Normal?” By James Borders, MD A common question posed to the medical…
Read ArticleDear Healthcare Colleagues: The Kentucky Department for Public Health is announcing the next COVID-19 clinical/public health situation update webinar on Tuesday,…
Read ArticlePlease see the attached documents which contain new guidance for requesting and reporting of Abbott’s BinaxNOWTM COVID-19 Antigen (Ag) Cards.…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in KentuckyBy Tuyen Tran, MD, MBA, FACP, FASAM Without doubt, the CoVID-19 pandemic has impacted and changed…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, February 2021: COVID-19 Vaccines: We Need to Educate, Model Acceptance, and Promote By James Borders, MD The…
Read ArticleHealthcare and clinical organizations: Please distribute the following message and attachments to your constituents in the method you deem appropriate. Dear…
Read ArticleThe Lexington Medical Society hosted a Presidential Transition on January 12, 2021. The 2020 LMS President, Mamata Majmundar, M.D. transitioned…
Read ArticleYou can view a recorded version of this webinar at this link.
Read ArticleUK College of Medicine AMA Medical Student Chapter 2020 Update:By Patrick Osterhaus and Alexander Thebert, UK AMA Medical Student Section…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, January 2021: Acceptance for Lexington Medical Society Presidency By James Borders, MD Thank you for the opportunity…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Immunization: A Message from Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steve Stack, M.D. KMA is distributing this urgent letter from Kentucky…
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Read ArticleLink to KMA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery and Distribution CME, online CME COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery and Distribution Powerpoint presentation Kentucky COVID-19…
Read ArticleIn anticipation of the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, we want to reach as many potential vaccine providers in Lexington to…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, December 2020: Service and Gratitude By Mamata Majmundar, MD This year has rapidly flown by and my…
Read ArticleBreaking: COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Boast 90% Effectiveness Rate On Monday, drug maker Pfizer announced that an early analysis of its…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, November 2020: Fostering Open Dialogue and Meaningful, Respectful Conversations – Covid-19/Healthcare and the 2020 Presidential Election By…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, October 2020: Interview with our new KMA President (and LMS Member) Dale Toney, MD By Mamata Majmundar,…
Read ArticleThe “Meet the Mandates” educational sessions presented during the 2020 KMA Virtual Annual Meeting are now available online at https://kyma.org/MTM2020…
Read ArticleKMA Delegates, KMA Members, friends, and honored guests, I want to welcome you to the 2020 KMA annual meeting via…
Read ArticleThe Kentucky Medical Association (KMA), the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Anthem…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, September, 2020Encourage Getting the Flu VaccineBy Mamata Majmundar, MD The fall season is rapidly approaching with schools…
Read ArticleKMA, KFMC, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Anthem Launch “Raise Your Guard, KY” Campaign Yesterday, KMA, the Kentucky…
Read ArticlePhysicians Gather Virtually for KMA’s First COVID-19 Town Hall During 2020 Annual Meeting Physicians from across the state…
Read Article“Wear It For Me:” New Campaign to Focus on Importance of Wearing LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 29, 2020 –…
Read ArticleMembers, A lot of online CME virtual content in August from the KMA, including 4.5 hours of House Bill 1…
Read ArticleZoom Meeting Location:Zoom link will be sent out prior to meeting. When:September 14-15, 2020 Overview:Please join us for this virtual…
Read ArticleRegister Today for KMA’s Virtual Annual Meeting Registration is now available for KMA’s first-ever virtual Annual Meeting, to be…
Read ArticleKentucky COVID Cases See Largest Single-Day Increase Positive cases of COVID-19 saw the largest single-day increase on Sunday since…
Read ArticleGov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Requiring MasksOn Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an Executive Order requiring Kentuckians to wear face…
Read ArticleThe LMS mentorship program was designed with the busy lives of our physician mentors and medical student mentees in mind.…
Read ArticleKMA Keeping Members, Public Informed During COVID-19 Pandemic; KMA to Host Virtual Annual Meeting The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, July, 2020Let’s Light the SparkBy Mamata Majmundar, MD It takes decades to grow a physician and it…
Read ArticleHHS Announces Enhanced Provider Portal, Relief Fund Payments for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid & CHIP Providers This week, the…
Read Article2020 KMA Annual Meeting Going “Virtual” The 2020 Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) will be held virtually…
Read ArticleA Message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D.: Medicine for Humanity Medicine is a profession for humanity. Over the last…
Read ArticleThe Lexington Medical Society Foundation Board is offering a reopening gift consisting of 1 gallon and four 16-ounce bottle of…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, June, 2020COVID-19 Era: Embracing Healthcare ReopeningBy Mamata Majmundar, MD As of May 27, we are in Phase…
Read ArticleUK College of Medicine Students Support their University, Community, and Commonwealth during COVID-19 PandemicBy Robert S. DiPaola, MDDean, University of…
Read ArticleCoping in the Ever Changing COVID 19 Health Care EnvironmentBy Tina Fawns, MD During the current COVID 19 environment, things…
Read ArticleHealthcare Phase IV Begins Tomorrow Tomorrow, May 27, begins the fourth phase of Gov. Beshear’s reopening of healthcare…
Read ArticleWe Are More Than the Sum of our FearsBy Hope Cottrill, MD As I write this, I feel like I’m…
Read ArticleGuidance Released for Allocation of Remdesivir to Hospitals Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. has released a set…
Read ArticleHospital and Healthcare Facility Visitor Restrictions ModifiedMany healthcare facilities are beginning to permit a patient to have one visitor/support person…
Read ArticleClarification Regarding Preoperative COVID-19 Testing On May 8, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an Executive Order regarding the final directives…
Read ArticlePediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19 Due to the recent discovery of Kawasaki-like illness in children with…
Read ArticleHealthcare Phase III Begins TodayPhase III of Gov. Andy Beshear’s four-part plan to reopen healthcare services in Kentucky, begins today,…
Read ArticleExecutive Order Signed for Healthcare Reopening Phases III and IV Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an Executive Order…
Read ArticleAdditional COVID-19 Data Available from CHFSThe Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has made additional COVID-19 data available…
Read ArticleGov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Regarding Phase II Healthcare ReopeningAs reported in earlier Member News Alerts, Wednesday, May 6 marked the…
Read ArticleKMA, Kentucky Hospital Association Release Joint Public Service Announcement on Healthcare ReopeningKMA and the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) have released…
Read ArticleHealthcare Phase II Begins WednesdayThe second phase of the reopening of healthcare services begins tomorrow, May 6. Public Health Commissioner…
Read ArticleKDPH Announces Arrival of Battelle CCDSThe Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has announced the arrival of a Battelle CCDS…
Read ArticleKMA President Brent Wright, M.D. to Appear on KET’s “CORONAVIRUS: A Kentucky Update” KMA President Brent Wright, M.D. will…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Punched Your Practice in the Face– what will you do now?By Dike Drummond, MD “Everyone has a plan until…
Read ArticleKentucky-Based Laboratories Available to Run COVID-19 Tests Several Kentucky-based laboratories have the capacity to run COVID-19 tests and…
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Read ArticleKMA COVID-19 Physician Survey Results Last week, KMA conducted an online survey of member physicians regarding the impact…
Read ArticlePresident’s Message: The New NormalBy Brent Wright, M.D., KMA PresidentThis week we start anew as we pursue a fresh start…
Read ArticleThe severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has disrupted all of…
Read ArticleCOVID Pandemic Forces Internal Changes and Fruitful DiscoveriesBy Danesh Mazloomdoost, MD Sometimes, a radical change forces internal changes and fruitful…
Read ArticleTelemedicine in OtolaryngologyBy Gregory Osetinsky, MD FACS Telemedicine has flourished recently out of necessity with the COVID-19 pandemic. To lower…
Read ArticleBy Dan Goulson, MD, CMO, CHI Saint Joseph Health, andTravis Sewalls, MD, CMO, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East, Saint…
Read ArticleUK HealthCare Team Steps Up to Meet Challenges of Patient Care During COVID-19 PandemicBy Kristi Willett, Director, Medical Campus Public…
Read ArticleBelow is a message from Congressman Andy Barr about how he secured clarity the use of telehealth services in hospitals…
Read ArticleAdministration Releases Guidelines for Reopening Healthcare ServicesThis evening, Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. outlined the administration’s guidelines for…
Read ArticleGov. Beshear Announces Medical Offices, Some Healthcare Services to Reopen Monday Gov. Beshear announced this evening the administration is…
Read ArticleHealthy at Work: Submit Proposals for Reopening BusinessesGov. Beshear on Tuesday announced the Healthy at Work initiative, which is a…
Read ArticleKDPH Clinician WebinarThe Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) will be offering an update for healthcare providers on the COVID-19 situation in…
Read ArticlePlease Complete: COVID-19 Physician Survey KMA has created a survey for physicians regarding a number of aspects of…
Read ArticleMy Experience with TelemedicineBy Charles Papp, MD During the past several years my interest in telemedicine had been minimal. I’m…
Read ArticleCoronavirus Economic Stabilization Act’s Main Street Lending ProgramThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established or expanded several…
Read ArticleEmployee Retention Credit The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established or expanded several programs to…
Read ArticleBaptist’s Response to COVID-19James Borders, MDChief Medial Officer, Baptist Health Lexington Baptist’s response to the pandemic was early, aggressive, and…
Read ArticleTelehealth: Essential and Efficient in our COVID-19 WorldBy Allison Cook, MDLexington Women’s Health The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us a…
Read ArticleEconomic Injury Disaster Loan & Emergency AdvanceThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established or expanded several loan…
Read ArticleSmall Business Administration Paycheck Protection ProgramThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small…
Read ArticlePublic Health and Social Services Emergency FundThe CARES Act includes relief to health care providers, including physician practices, who are…
Read ArticleRequesting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Through the State Emergency Operations Center The Kentucky Department for Public Health has…
Read ArticlePhysician Resource: Accelerated and Advance Payment Program for Medicare Providers In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Centers for…
Read ArticleKMA Signs on to Letter Urging Relief for Physicians Through CARES Act KMA, the American Medical Association (AMA)…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 and Healthcare Providers: Relief, Business and Employment Concerns Online Enduring CME ActivityAn online CME opportunity is now available from KMA…
Read ArticleVolunteers Requested for COVID-19 Relief Efforts The Kentucky Department for Public Health is recruiting volunteer healthcare professionals, including physicians,…
Read ArticleDEA Removes Barrier for Treating Opioid Use Disorder During COVID-19 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued guidance…
Read ArticleCMS Announces New Temporary Telehealth Waivers, Flexible Rules in Response to COVID-19 Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Read ArticleThis is a COVID-19 Update presented by Daniel Rodrigue, M.D., of Lexington Infectious Disease Consultants. This presentation was on 4/14/2020
Read ArticleLexington physicians, As the numbers of cases of COVID-19 rise in the community, so do the numbers of healthcare workers…
Read ArticleDoctor’s Day 2020: A Moment to Honor & Reflect A message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D. “…I…
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Read ArticleCigna to Allow Providers to Bill Standard Face-to-Face Visit for Telehealth, Including Telephone-Only Cigna is making an exception during…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, April, 2020Our COVID-19 RealityBy Mamata Majmundar, MD The Lexington Medical Society tag line, “Physicians caring for the…
Read ArticleFor the last 2 weeks I have gotten an up-close look at how hospitals are dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Read ArticleHumana Encouraging Use of Telehealth; Temporarily Updates Policy to Include Phone Service Humana is encouraging the use of telehealth…
Read ArticleKMA, Foundation for Healthy Kentucky Release COVID-19 PSAs KMA and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky partnered to release…
Read ArticleAnthem Expands Coverage to Include Telephone-only Services for 90-Days Anthem is temporarily expanding telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 emergency…
Read ArticleKMA Signs on to Letter Requesting Congressional Support for PhysiciansKMA has signed on to a letter to Congressional leadership from…
Read ArticleMedicaid Rules for Telehealth ServicesThe Kentucky telehealth law requires Medicaid and managed care organizations (MCOs) to cover medical services provided…
Read ArticleNew Medicare Rules for Telehealth Services For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, Medicare is expanding telehealth coverage. KMA…
Read ArticleKMA Member Alert: Physician Responses to Practice Changes Amid COVID-19 Outbreak KMA asked members what they are doing in…
Read ArticleThis is a COVID-19 Update presented by Daniel Rodrigue, M.D., of Lexington Infectious Disease Consultants. This presentation was on 3/16/2020…
Read ArticleURGENT: HHS Office for Civil Rights Will Not Impose Penalties on Physicians Using Telehealth in Event of Noncompliance Under HIPAA…
Read ArticleA Message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D. There is no question that the last several weeks have been challenging…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Update for Physicians The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) has streamlined its member and public communications to address ONLY COVID-19…
Read ArticleMarch 10, 2020 Lexington physicians: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance for protection of…
Read ArticleDownload Message, March 7, 2020 Dear Clinician: Due to the availability of laboratory testing capacity for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus…
Read ArticleFebruary 28, 2020 Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 HEALTH ADVISORY UPDATEDownload Message The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), first identified…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, March, 2020Advocacy in Action on Capitol HillBy Mamata Majmundar, MD The AMA advocacy meeting is an event…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, February, 2020Your Influence Makes a DifferenceBy Mamata Majmundar, MD This year Physicians’ Day at the Capitol will…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, January, 2020Building a Sense of CommunityBy Mamata Majmundar, MD Belonging to a community of physicians that is…
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Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, November, 2019The Mysterious World of Drug PricesBy Charles L. Papp, MD One of the essential elements of…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, September 2019LMS Opioid SymposiumBy Charles L. Papp, MD Recently, we have all been saddened by the tragedies…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, July 2019What About Torts?By Charles L. Papp, MD One trigger that can make just about any doctor’s…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, May 2019Go Ahead, Stir the PotBy Charles L. Papp, MD Without trying to sound like the Chamber…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, May 2019LMS, Building BridgesBy Charles L. Papp, MD In 1990, when I first came to Lexington, I…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, April 2019Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention – Let’s Shoot for Best in the U.S.ABy Charles L. Papp,…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, March 2019AMA National Advocacy Conference and a Special VisitCharles L. Papp, MD I recently had the wonderful…
Read ArticleVolunteerism Can Help You as You Help OthersCharles L. Papp, MD Remember back when you were applying for med school.…
Read ArticleLMS Presidential TransitionCharles L. Papp, MD I am excited to be the LMS president for 2019 and I want to…
Read ArticleCABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH December 13, 2018 The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, December 2018 Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA At our last LMS General Meeting, November 13, 2018, our…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, November 2018 Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA End-of-Life Care One of the unforeseen challenges resulting from…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, September 2018 Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA Telehealth One of the major challenges in healthcare is reconciling…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, June 2018 Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA In recent years, there has been tremendous tension and conflict…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, July 2018 Tuyen T. Tran, M.D., MBA There is tremendous discussion regarding our current healthcare system. We…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, May 2018 by Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA Figure 1. 3 Waves of the Rise in Opioid…
Read ArticleLMS President’s Message, April 2018 by Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA Physician burnout is increasing faster than any other profession…
Read ArticleLMS Newsletter, March 2018 article Tuyen T. Tran, MD, MBA Thank you to all of our physicians who attended the…
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