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VAFP Mission StatementThe mission of the VAFp is to empower its members to be personal physicians who ensure accessible health care, dedicate themselves to ensuring the dignity and wellbeing of the citizens of Virginia, and are guided by the principle that the family physician is the specialist of choice for lifelong care.

VAFP Vision StatementThe vision of the VAFp is for Virginia to be the best place for family physicians and their patients.

OFFICERSPRESIDENTRobert Elliott, M.D.•Hurt

PRESIDENT-ELECTCharles Frazier, M.D.•Williamsburg

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENTLindsey Vaughn, M.D.•Suffolk

PAST PRESIDENTSean Reed, M.D.•Charlottesville

TREASURERRoger Hofford, M.D.•Salem

SECRETARYKent Willyard, M.D.•NewportNews

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTTerrence Schulte•Richmond

DIRECTORSRupen Amin, M.D.•Harrisonburg

Timothy Beirne, M.D.•Vinton

Grace Chiu, M.D.•Chester

Dena Hall, M.D.•Suffolk

Susan Hundley, M.D.•Clarksville

Patricia Matto, D.O.•Danville

Hughes Melton, M. D.•Bristol

Kate Neuhausen, M.D.•Richmond

ADVISORSMSV DELEGATERobert Elliott, M.D.•Hurt

MSV ALTERNATE DELEGATECharles Frazier, M.D.•Williamsburg

AAFP DELEGATESSterling Ransone, Jr., M.D.•Deltaville

Kurtis Elward, MD, MPH•Charlottesville

AAFP ALTERNATE DELGATESJesus Lizarzaburu, M.D.•Grafton

Mark Watts, M.D.•Vinton

EX OFFICIO MEMBERSNorman Oliver, M.D.UniversityofVirginia

Tony Kuzel, M.D.VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity

Christine Matson, M.D.EasternVirginiaMedicalSchool

Michael Jeremiah, M.D.VirginiaTech/CarilionSchoolofMedicine

Brian Dickens, D.O.VirginiaCollegeofOsteopathicMedicine

Michael G. Hueber, DO, MSLibertyUniversityCollegeofOsteopathicMedicine

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industriousness is a willingness to go beyond what is asked of you. it’s not just showing up and going through the motion, it is inspired, arduous work. The hours of a physician are long, the work laborious, but the care of patients demands an individual who is willing to go the extra mile. Diligence is what is required to develop the skills needed

to take care of patients. Learning procedural skills is important, but so also are the cognitive skills that help you listen, assimilate information, and develop a care plan. it takes initiative to read more about your patients, to study their problems and provide the best care for them. You cannot begin to do the work of a physician if you don’t

have initiative. initiative is the energy and desire to put ideas into action. it is this inner drive that makes physicians independent learners and helps them to make informed decisions and take action. This is why medicine is a practice, you have to continually obtain new knowledge, hone your skills, and apply those skills to the care of patients. This work ethic keeps one beside the woman in labor; available to the family when a loved one is dying of cancer; or responsive to the worried mother on the phone about her child with a fever.

The Academy has been very industrious this legislative session. At this writing our prior Authorization Bill appears to be headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. There appears to be a budgetary amendment that will expand the intent of the law from the Commercial payers to include Medicaid plans as well. With the help of members, and their willingness to reach out to their legislators we appear to have addressed the patient safety concern for providers who are approved to perform CDL exams. it will now be important for many of us to consider becoming credentialed to perform these exams to meet the demand for drivers seeking these exams.

On February 11th, the Academy cosponsored with MSV a White Coats On-Call Day for Family physicians at the Capitol. The day provided an opportunity for physicians to learn about Advocacy, meet with Legislators, attend Committee Meetings and interact with our legislative liaisons.

The administrative team continues to develop the job search feature for the website. This site will allow applicants to search for positions available in different regions of the Commonwealth and improve the retention rate of graduating residents to remain in Virginia.

The Health of the public committee is working with the VDH initiative that seeks to address the issues of healthcare disparity and the need for all citizens of

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the Commonwealth to have equal opportunity to be healthy. This might include programs such as the Million Hearts Collaborative.

The recent Winter Meeting at Wintergreen was once again an overall success both in the quality of CME provided, and the opportunity for members to interact and learn from one another. The Academy looks forward to the Annual Meeting to be held in Williamsburg this July/August.

The initiatives of the Academy are driven by you the members and your input as always is welcomed and requested. Many thanks go out to those of you who responded to your leaders request for contacting your legislators this is just one of the examples of how Family physicians with a collective voice can create change in a healthcare environment that evolves continually. Thank you again for your service and support of the Academy. if you have ideas or issues that confront you please do not hesitate to share them with me at president@vafp.org.

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White Coats on Call – February 11, 2015. pictured front row left to right: Hunter Jamerson, MD, MBA, grace Chiu, MD, Bob Elliott, MD, Sterling ransone, MD and Charlie Frazier, MD. pictured back row left to right: Lindsey Vaughn, MD, Sean reed, MD, Tim Beirne, MD, Hughes Melton, MD and Jesus Lizarzaburu, MD.

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• Approved a motion to appoint Elizabeth Cook, MD to the Director position on the Board of Directors expiring in the summer of 2016.

• Approved the minutes from the October 4, 2014 Board meeting.

• Heard report from Marissa Levine, MD, MpH, State Health Commissioner, on the Virginia Department of Health and the ASTHO Million Hearts Collaborative.

• Heard report from ronnie Martin, DO, Dean, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine on his career in family medicine and academics and an update on the medical school.

• Heard report from VAFp Treasurer roger Hofford, MD, on the 2014 financial statements and the proposed 2015 budget.

• Approved a motion to accept the 2015 VAFp budget.

• Approved a motion to create a subcommittee of the Executive Committee; in conjunction with the Executive Vp to meet and develop a process of succession for senior staff of the VAFp taking into consideration the relationship with USAFp.

• Heard report from resident and Student Affairs Committee Co-Chairs Drs. patti Matto and Mark greenawald, resident representative ilya rabkin, MD and medical student representative rachel Clark on the resident and Student programs.

• Heard report from VAFp CME Chair Mitch Miller, MD on the 2015 VAFp Winter Family Medicine

Weekend, the 2015 VAFp Annual Meeting and potential sites for the 2016 VAFp Annual Meeting.

• Heard report from Drs. Kurt Elward and Mark greenawald on the 2015 VAFp group SAMs.

• Heard report from VAFp Legislative Committee Chair Jesus Lizarzaburu, MD and VAFp Legislative Consultant Hunter Jamerson, JD, MBA on the Legislative Activities at the 2015 Virginia general Assembly.

• Heard report from VAFp president Bob Elliott on the plans and programming for the MSV White Coats on Call Day scheduled Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in richmond, VA.

• Heard report from VAFp Treasurer roger Hofford, MD on the november 20, 2014 DMAS physician/Managed Care Organization Liaison Committee Meeting and Subgroup on Administrative Obstacles to Quality Care.

• Approved the ratification for a new FamDocpAC Chair – VAFp past president Sean reed, MD was appointed.

• Discussion on consideration of engaging Job Target to establish a placement service for VAFp members.

• reviewed results from VAFp Active Member Survey.

• Heard report from VAFp Director Kate neuhasuen, MD on Virginia’s State innovation Model planning grant.

• Heard report from Drs. Hughes Melton and Tony Kuzel on the highlights from the Working party Meeting.

• Heard report from VAFp Director Hughes Melton, MD on AAFp Foundation grants.

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T H E R E ’ S A N A P P F O R T H A T

Autonomy. It’s a word we attorneys often use to describe our law practice. There are very few insurance companies that can tell us what we’ll be paid for what we do. We largely regulate ourselves. That’s not so with physicians. Either the federal or state government tells you how or what you can or what you can’t do at every turn. The government tells you how you can invest your money and, worse yet, how you can’t invest it. It restricts how you can advertise your practice, whether you can prescribe medicines for your spouse, and what you’ll be paid for what you do. There’s even a place where every person on earth can go to check up on you. Believe it or not, CMS now has created two mobile apps designed to help physicians keep track of the give-aways they receive from drug companies. Part of ObamaCare, these apps let doctors electronically tabulate, and report to the feds, every pen, mug, and consulting fee they receive from drug manufacturers, right on their I-phone. And, yes, this data is available to the public on a searchable web site. The AMA and many state medical societies supported this so-called “Sunshine Act” to bolster patient confidence in their member-physicians. What’s being missed, however, is that all this regulation (no matter which governmental entity it comes from) represents a steadily increasing change in how government views the medical profession. And physicians have let it happen to them. They have permitted federal limitations and state reporting requirements to impose a profound and troubling snapshot of the medical profession.

One of the fundamental tenets of professional autonomy and responsibility is self-regulation. Like law, medicine used to afford privileges merely because of its commitment to impartial public service. No one would argue today, however, that medical societies still provide an adequate measure of regulatory supervision over physicians. Let’s tell it like it is – medical societies exist today largely to lobby for more money or additional time for physicians to earn it. Their lobbyists are reactive. They play defense. Neither Washington nor Richmond has demonstrated an abundance of faith in physicians. Government sees a need to regulate and legislate nearly every aspect of a physician’s medical practice. If there was a problem with drug manufacturers and their gifts to physicians, there already was a law to punish that conduct, and it’s called an anti-kickback statute. The Feds have an anti-kickback statute, and so does Virginia. The medical profession is ailing, and the “Sunshine Act” demonstrates both the symptom and the disease. It’s the natural result of the failure of the medical profession to effectively self-regulate. At least, now there’s an app for that.

K. Marshall Cook, Esq. VAFP General Counsel p. (804) 784-1900 f. (804) 784-1903 e. marshall@kmarshallcook.com

is a summary of health care information that will appear regularly in the Virginia Family Physician. Although it is written by the Academy’s General Counsel, it is not legal advice. The Academy and I hope its contents will be informative and helpful in your medical practice.

K. Marshall Cook, Esq. VAFP General Counsel p. (804) 784-1900 f. (804) 784-1903 e. marshall@kmarshallcook.com

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Hunter Jamerson, JD, MBA, VAFp Legislative ConsultantLegislative UpdateLegisLative UPdate

The VAFp achieved significant success in the 2015 Virginia general Assembly Session! An intense 45-day session closed on Saturday, 28 February and the VAFp secured its major offensive and defensive priorities.

PrescriPtion Drug Prior AuthorizAtion reform

After an intense lobbying effort, lengthy negotiations with the Virginia Association of Health plans, America’s Health insurance plans, Express Scripts, and Anthem - BCBS, the prescription drug prior authorization reform legislation has been enacted by the general Assembly. The twin bills, House Bill 1942 (Habeeb) and Senate Bill 1262 (newman) passed both chambers of the general Assembly and are on their way to governor McAuliffe’s desk for approval.

These bills will force significant reforms to Virginia’s prior authorization laws requiring carriers to accept electronic submission of prior authorization requests and mandating a response time limit of two business days and 24 hours on routine and urgent prior authorization requests respectively. patients transferring carriers will enjoy at least 30 days of grandfathered prior authorization approvals and all relevant prior authorization information, including formularies, procedures, and forms, must now be centrally located on a carrier’s website.

Additionally, the VAFp is charged with convening stakeholder meetings with Virginia health plans in order to identify evidence-based prior authorization standards for the ten most commonly prescribed chronic disease, mental health, and generic medications. These conversations will allow VAFp representatives to sit down and meaningfully discuss clinical criteria with health plan medical directors and formulary directors. The general Assembly’s Health insurance reform Commission and its respective Commerce & Labor Committees will review the report generated from these meetings.

Finally, VAFp secured an amendment in the general Assembly’s budget committee conference report to extend the provisions of HB1942/SB1262 to the Virginia Medicaid managed care plans. The amendment was filed by Delegate Chris peace. These provisions align the Medicaid managed care plans with the reforms to the commercial carriers.

chiroPrActor scoPe of PrActice threAt

Family physicians faced a significant scope of practice threat this session in Senate Bill 1244. SB1244 would have expanded the scope of chiropractic in Virginia allowing chiropractors to perform Department of Transportation physicals for commercial driver’s license applicants. SB1244 had the support of the Virginia Chiropractic Association and the Virginia Trucking Association.

Thanks to member e-mails and phone

calls to key legislators, as well as testimony in the House Health subcommittee, this legislation was defeated. While we were successful, it is likely that this and other scope of practice issues will return.

suPPort VAfP’s LegisLAtiVe efforts

As the VAFp focuses on this legislative campaign, please consider donating to the Academy’s political Action Committee FamDocpAC (www.famdocpac.org) and

also volunteer to be a Key Contact so that your legislator will know and understand issues important to Virginia’s Family physicians.

sPeciAL thAnks to VAfP’s LegisLAtiVe

committeeVAFp’s successes this session would not

have been possible without the hard work and wisdom of the VAFp’s Legislative Committee, VAFp president Bob Elliott, M.D., VAFp Legislative Chair Jesus Lizarzaburu, M.D. and a special thanks to VAFp past presidents Mitch Miller, M.D., Sterling ransone, M.D., roger Hofford, M.D., and Kent Willyard, M.D. for their leadership on prior authorization reform. The VAFp also thanks the other medical specialty societies in the Commonwealth for their collaboration on these issues.

Thank you for your commitment to VAFp and for all you do for family medicine. We look forward to more legislative success in future sessions.

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A special thank you to those physicians that served during the 2015 Virginia General Assembly as Family Physician of the Day!

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Congratulations to Suzanne Krzyzanowski, MD recipient of the 2014 Virginia Family physician of the Year Award. Dr. Krzyzanowski was not able to be present at the 2014 VAFp Annual Meeting therefore the Academy formally recognized and presented the award to Dr. Krzyzanowski during the general session of the 2015 Winter Family Medicine Weekend held January 30 – February 1 at Wintergreen resort. VAFp president robert Elliott, MD was honored to present the award to Dr. Krzyzanowski.

Dr. Krzyzanowski’s award states, “In recognition of your unparalleled commitment to the Specialty of Family Medicine and in deep appreciation of your outstanding efforts focused on emulating the true meaning of compassion and its role in the practice of medicine. Your unique and special ability to provide patient care by modeling remarkable and genuine empathy with every one of your patients reflect great credit on you, the Specialty of Family Medicine and the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

pictured are VAFp president robert Elliott, MD and Suzanne Krzyzanowski, MD 2014 VAFp Family physician of the Year.

Dr. Krzyzanowski is pictured after the award presentation with some of her associates from the Lynchburg Family Medicine residency program.

Suzanne Krzyzanowski, MD Presented the 2014 Virginia Family Physician of the Year Award

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Winter Family Medicine Weekend2015 Winter Family Medicine WeekendThe VAFp Winter Family Medicine Weekend promised an outstanding continuing medical education program, camaraderie among family physicians and other healthcare professionals and perfect skiing conditions and it delivered!

Meeting evaluations highlighted the exemplary CME program and fun activities at Wintergreen resort!! Attendees had the opportunity to participate in CME lectures, hands-on workshops, research and much much more.

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AAFP FoundationFamily Medicine Leads

It’s an exciting time for Family Medicine! The AAFP Foundation has launched its new Education Signature Program, Family Medicine Leads.

What is it? The purpose of Family Medicine Leads is to ensure the future of the Family Medicine specialty by supporting efforts to fill the workforce pipeline with the quantity and quality

of family physicians needed to improve the health of all people.

How? With a year round program that builds upon the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students experience by:

• Increasing the number of scholarships to National Conference from 200 to 250. Scholarships focus on rising second- and third-year students to influence their commitment to the specialty.

• Delivering a competitive leadership development program, Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute. The program will begin with a post-National Conference event for selected applicants followed by project work over a 12-month period. The project will conclude with award recognition and related special opportunities. The experience is meant to enhance the interest and appeal of Family Medicine, while supporting the development of future Family Medicine leaders.

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New Me

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EOE/AA

Mountain States Medical Group and Russell County Medical Center, located in Lebanon, Virginia, are currently seeking a Full Time, Board Certi�ed, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician. The quali�ed candidate will join a Brand New, Out-Patient Clinic in Lebanon, Virginia to provide services to their Community and Russell County Medical Center. This will be a Hospital Employed position with the following incentives:• Competitive Salary and Bonus • Full Benefits • Paid Malpractice • Generous Sign On Bonus • Relocation Assistance • Educational Loan Assistance • CME Reimbursement • PTO

Please Contact:Tina McLaughlin, CMSR, RCMC Senior Physician Recruiter276-258-4580 • mclaughlint@msha.com

An independent, primary care, multi-specialty practice located in Chilhowie, Virginia is currently seeking a BE/BC, MD/DO, Virginia Licensed, Family Medicine Physician to join their group Full Time. The group has 2 Physicians and 1 Nurse Practitioner. One Physician is retiring and group is recruiting to replace this physician. The clinic is certi�ed as a rural health clinic and provides a complete range of primary care services. The candidate will step into a thriving, completely independent, 60 year old practice that has many loyal patients, a hardworking loyal sta� with low turnover and excellent standing in the community. Johnston Memorial Hospital located in Abingdon, Virginia and Smyth County Community Hospital located in Marion, Virginia will be assisting the group with the following for the quali�ed candidate:• Income Subsidy for first 1-2 years • Sign On Bonus • Relocation Assistance • Educational Loan Assistance • Call: Phone Call Only, Every 3rd WeekGroup will provide:• Competitive Salary • Opportunity to Earn Above Average Income • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits • 401K Retirement Package with Match Program • Malpractice Insurance Provision • Allowance for Dues/Continuing Education

Please Contact:Tina McLaughlin, CMSR, JMH Senior Physician Recruiter276-258-4580 • mclaughlint@msha.com

Virgnia: Scenic Virginia – Great place to live and work. Smyth County Community Hospital and a private, long-standing, out-patient practice located in Marion, Virginia are currently seeking a Full Time, BE/BC Family Medicine Trained Physician to join their group. This is a well-established, financially sound, private group. The incoming candidate will have the opportunity to work with quality colleagues with outstanding training. Smyth County Community Hospital opened a brand new facility Spring of 2012 and has a well-established Hospitalist program to manage admissions, etc. The Hospital will also be o�ering a Competitive Income Subsidy, Sign On Bonus, Educational Loan Assistance, Relocation Assistance and possible in-training stipend. The group will provide a strong bene�ts package. Please Contact:Tina McLaughlin, CMSR, SCCH Senior Physician Recruiter276-258-4580 • mclaughlint@msha.com

Russell County Medical Center, located in Lebanon, Virginia, is currently assisting a Private, Out-Patient Clinic, C-Health in locating Full-Time, BE/BC, Family Medicine Residency trained Physicians to join C-Health. C-Health provides care to the community in three locations: Lebanon, VA, Honaker, VA and St. Paul, VA. C-Health is a stable and established group of 4 Physicians and 11 NPs. Russell County Medical Center will be providing the following incentives:Competitive Income Guarantee • Generous Sign On Bonus • Stipend Agreement • Relocation Assistance • Educational Loan AssistanceC- Health will provide:Medical Benefits • Malpractice • CME • PTO • CME

Please Contact:Tina McLaughlin, CMSR, RCMC Senior Physician Recruiter276.258.4580 mclaughlint@msha.com

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e-mail every Monday through Friday, Daily pOEMs identify the most valid, relevant research that may change the way you practice. Monthly, the complete set is compiled and sent for additional summary review. Ongoing since 1996, their editors now review more than 1,200 studies monthly from more than 100 medical journals, presenting only the best and

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FAMILY MEDICINE CARES USA MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR STATE

Since the program’s inception in 2011, Family Medicine Cares, USA (FMC USA), the AAFP Foundation’s Humanitarian Signature Program, has helped free clinics across the United States

to provide more than an estimated 3.5 million dollars in services as a result of approximately 18,000 patient visits. The FMC USA program gives up to $25,000 for the start-up efforts of new free health clinics and up to $10,000 for existing health clinics that provide services at no charge to patients nationwide. This year, FMC USA was pleased to award $10,000 to CrossOver Healthcare Ministry. CrossOver has been serving the low-income, uninsured residents of the greater Richmond area for over 30 years. With two full-service locations, CrossOver is the largest free clinic in Virginia and provides healthcare services to more than 7,000 patients. CrossOver utilized the FMC USA funds to benefit patients from more than 20 cities and counties in Central Virginia by purchasing much needed clinical

equipment (e.g. a physician scale, blood pressure cuff and standing machines, diagnostic system, electrocardiogram machine, and blood draw chairs) and diabetes testing supplies. For CrossOver, “New standardize and effective equipment gives the patient’s overall experience a quality one. Also, the look and feel of our offices and the equipment we use gives the patient the dignity and respect they deserve.”

In addition to providing grants the FMC USA program also offers opportunities for family physicians, residents, and medical students to volunteer at the free clinics in their area. In the past year, CrossOver has seen an unprecedented increase in the need for health care services, because many of their patients have lost their jobs and no longer have health insurance. The necessity for additional volunteers is great. To learn more about the FMC USA program, please contact Sharon Hunt at shunt@aafp.org or visit our website at http://www.aafpfoundation.org/online/ foundation/ home/programs/humanitarian/familymedicinecares.html.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Virginia Academy of Family Physicians2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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nominate your peers for a 2015 VAFp Award! Annually, the VAFp presents the Virginia Family physician of the Year Award, the F. Elliott Oglesby, M.D., Volunteer of the Year Award and the James p. Charlton, M.D., Teacher of the Year Award in Family Medicine. Submitting a nomination is easy. Visit www.vafp.org/awards and click on the Award nomination Link on the home page. if you have questions, please e-mail awards@vafp.org or call 1-800-THE-VAFp. nominating material must be received no later than May 30, 2015.

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July 30-August 2, 2015VAFp Annual Meeting & Exposition

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September 12, 2015preventive Care SAMHarrisonburg

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2016

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FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANRURAL OUTPATIENT CLINICSTARTING SALARY: $240,408 ANNUALLY

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is currently seeking a compassionate Family Practice Physician to join us in our Outpatient Clinics.

Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.

YKHC applies Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences. Under federal and state laws, YKHC performs criminal history and background checks to ensure customers are protected.

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For more information contact Seth Lidren – 907-543-6094

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coverage• Life and Disability Insurance• Flexible Spending Account• Retirement plans• Employee Wellness Center

Must be board eligible or board certified

Full Time Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

Please contact: Tina McLaughlin, CMSR276.258.4580 • McLaughlinT@msha.com

Johnston Memorial Hospital • 16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, Virginia 24211

EOE/AA

Stone Mountain Health Services (SMHS), a network of community health centers in Southwestern Virginia, and Russell County Medical Center (RCMC), located in Lebanon, Virginia, are currently seeking a Full Time Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to work in a future o�ce planned for Lebanon, Virginia. The mission of SMHS is to provide quality primary health care that is accessible, a�ordable, and community-based to the people of Southwestern Virginia.

RCMC will provide an Income Guarantee, Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Residency Stipend and Educational Loan Reimbursement to quali�ed candidate. SMHS base salaries are negotiated and competitive. Bonus incentives are paid based on productivity and quality. Bene�ts include 17 vacation days, one week CME, 11 days sick, and 8 paid holidays per year. Malpractice coverage for the provider is provided at no cost to the physician. SMHS provides a $25,000 life insurance policy, free of charge, through United Health Care to Medical Providers.

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