2019 AAPS Annual Report

EMPOWERING CHANGE

2018 - 2019 Annual Report

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CONTENTS This program report highlights the progress made during 2018-2019.

AAPS staff collaborates with outstanding physician leaders, volunteers and subject matter experts to move the organization forward.

These efforts result in the advancement of ABPS Member Boards.

From the President’s Desk...............................................................4 Empowering Change........................................................................6 Awards...............................................................................................13 Governance & Staff...........................................................................16 Thank You .........................................................................................18

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WHY NIF? The National Initiative Fund (NIF) was created to strategically advance recognition of ABPS Member Boards. NIF enables staff to work continually to create awareness and solidify recognition of all ABPS Board Certifications with influential stakeholders, including U.S. Congress, state legislators, state medical boards, hospital systems and health plans.

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A Letter from the President Dear Fellow Diplomates & Members: I am proud to have served as President of the American Association of Physician Specialists. Our organization has continued its efforts to empower change within the health care community and has emerged even stronger over the past year.

The involvement of Diplomate volunteers along with the very focused efforts of our headquarters’ leadership and staff, have made it possible for healthcare industry leaders to better understand the role the American Board of Physician Specialties plays in meeting today’s increasing Mark DeSantis, DO, MS, FAAR, AOBNM

needs of patient care.

ABPS’s pragmatic approach to certification enables today’s physicians to gain personal and professional advancement, while maintaining the highest of ethical and clinical standards.

While not always a requirement, hospitals and other healthcare organizations are increasingly giving preference to board-certified physicians over those without equivalent credentials.

Over the past year, we have gained greater understanding and recognition of the ABPS as a choice in board certification for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Our recognition achievements have been the result of our strong leadership efforts in unifying and maintaining consistent communications with key stakeholders and decision makers.

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ABPS has established on-going dialogue and relationships with leading physician and healthcare organizations, public policy makers along with state and federal legislators. This has made a difference in strengthening the role of our Member Boards within the health care community.

Your continued support and engagement make our mission possible. Please join me and the AAPS Board of Directors in celebrating the advancement of ABPS. With sincere thanks,

Mark DeSantis, DO, MS, FAAR, AOBNMÂ Â

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Empowering Change ABPS SMEs are Key to ABPS Certification Success We would like to thank the Diplomates who participated in the recent ABPS examination development workshops. Your continued commitment to the development and administration of high-quality ABPS certification programs is vital to maintaining our rigorous board certification standards. If you are interested in participating in future workshops, email the ABPS Certification Department at certification@abpsus.org.

The 2020 Winter Meeting dates are as follows: Administrative Medicine – December 2-3, 2019 Orthopedic Surgery – December 5-6, 2019 Anesthesiology – January 9-10, 2020 Family Medicine Obstetrics – January 13-14, 2020 Integrative Medicine – January 20-21, 2020 Radiology – January 23-24, 2020 Internal Medicine – January 27-28, 2020 Disaster Medicine – January 30-31, 2020 Emergency Medicine – February 3-6, 2020 Dermatology – February 10-11, 2020 Family Medicine – February 13-14, 2020 Urgent Care – February 17-18, 2020

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Federal Regulatory and Legislative Activities For the first time in our organization’s history, our work has evolved to the highest level of interest and action. Over the past year, the efforts of Jeff Morris JD and Monique Tapie, our External Affairs consultant, have successfully shifted perception of physician board certification and the important role the ABPS plays in increasing the quality of patient safety and care.

Key federal legislative offices and committees are now aware of the real dangers the on-going monopoly in physician board certification poses to patient safety and care. From physician care to the current opioid crisis, congressional members directly seek guidance and information from our team.

From a regulatory standpoint, and as the result of our team’s outreach efforts, multiple offices of Attorneys General have begun to proactively work with us to identify the monopolistic issues the ABPS faces on a regular basis. In addition, Mr. Morris and Ms. Tapie have begun to work with the FTC’s public policy and anti-trust litigation teams to break down physician practice barriers based on board certification. Our dedicated team is very excited about the pathway we are now forging – one that is driving greater awareness and action for your board certification.

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This legislative session ABPS lobbied on 78 bills in 28 states.

2019 marked the first year that we did not have to fight physician truth in advertising rules, due to the overall impact of consistent

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communications in previous years efforts. There were 32 bills that

ABPS lobbied on 78 bills in 28 states

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included ABMS but did not include ABPS. Our national lobbyist, Linda Gray Murphy, successfully killed 45 bills and prevented ABMS from

Linda Gray Murphy, successfully killed 45 bills

being listed exclusively in law. Currently, she is working to amend 20 bills that are still active including one in Texas that allows only ABMS/

Currently, she is working to amend 20 bills that are still active ers that

AOA physicians to list their board certification in their Texas Medical

in 28 States

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Board profile. At the time of this report legislative sessions in some states were still ongoing. Ms. Murphy is addressing these matters with legislators.

Injury claims dropped

ABPS lobbied on 78 bills in 28 states

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consisting of a draft Florida Medicaid Provider Enrollment Policy

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In it is an updated definition of “board-certified” to

include ABPS board certification. For the second year in a row we

particpate in a state safety grant

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were successfully able to push for a draft bill that would eliminate the Florida triennial review of dermatology board certification entities.

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At final review, controversial language was added to the bill which caused it to die. Over the next session we will be furthering our work

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on this matter that will allow us to defeat the triennial review. Our Florida state lobbyist, Robert Asztalos, successfully ensured that no legislation passed that negatively impact our ability to certify physician

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Discussion on ABPS Recognition At last years’ annual meeting in Nashville, TN, NIF hosted its 2nd annual Panel Discussion on ABPS Recognition. Attendees heard first-hand from our experienced public affairs specialists how strategic Diplomate participation advances our recognition and government affairs efforts. The speakers included Jerry Allision, MD, Scott Barnes, DO, FAAIM, Linda Gray Murphy and Monique Tapie. The 3rd annual Panel Discussion will be held at this year’s meeting in Orlando, FL, Sunday, June 23rd at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

Please join your colleagues and become empowered to find your voice in advocating for recognition of your board certification.

ABPS On Doximity Member Boards of ABPS are in the process of being added to Doximity, the largest professional medical network for U.S. healthcare professionals. More than 70% of US doctors and 45% of all NPs and physician assistants are Doximity members. Clinicians can use Doximity on their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android device or computer to securely connect and collaborate with other healthcare professionals about patient treatment, identify appropriate experts for patient referrals, and manage their careers. ABPS has been communicating directly to potential physician board certification candidates over the past year on Doximity.

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Influencer Engagement Activities

AAEP Fellowship Recognition Grows

The strategic work of our External Affairs team

The American Academy of Emergency Physicians

in engaging industry influencers creates an

(AAEP) Fellowship Recognition Program has

opportunity for staff and volunteer leaders to

continued to see growth over the past year.

grow awareness of ABPS board certification

With an expanded external affairs team, we

and the important role it plays in raising the

have advanced our relationships with current

standards of patient care today. Efforts this

and prospective fellowship programs. Today,

past year included the continuation of event

the AAEP recognizes 16 programs, has 3 sites

participation alongside the country’s physician

in the application process, and we continuously

and medical staff leaders. Our strategic focus has

receive inquiries for recognition. The AAEP

allowed the team to interact and provide formal

provides recognition to specific fellowships that

presentations to prominent influencer groups

have achieved a level of training for physicians

and decision makers, while developing working

to demonstrate competency and mastery of the

relationships with industry leaders on board

specialty.

certification issues.

With improved communication with Fellows, we’ve seen an increase in applications for the written and oral emergency medicine exams.

Fifty percent of this year’s candidates were Fellows from our recognized fellowship programs.

Completion of an AAEP recognized fellowship is one of the ways for physicians to become eligible to apply for Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM) exam.

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AAPS CME Reaccreditation Complete

Electronic CME Certificates

In July 2018, AAPS successfully completed the

AAPS CME certificates are now issued

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical

electronically. Members can access their

Education (ACCME ) reaccreditation process,

certificates for CME activities held after January

allowing AAPS to continue providing AMA PRA

1, 2019, on their ABPS/AAPS online account.

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Category 1 CreditTM for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that AAPS delivers education that is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.

Physician Thriving Feature The ABPS newsletter introduced a new feature this past year, “Physician Thriving”, dedicated to the topic of physician wellness and resilience. Written by Hilary McClafferty, MD, FAAP, a nationally recognized leader in physician wellness, the column highlights current research, practical approaches, and useful resources.

It also provides an avenue of connection for physicians interested in this critical topic. The goal of the newsletter column is to contribute to help readers cultivate a state of thriving in their chosen specialties.

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New Enhanced Financial Reporting/Outsourced Controller Building on our strategic plan, AAPS has selected the Fontana CPA group as an outsourced controller. Working with AAPS staff, Eric Fontana and his team have added an additional level of transparency and continued GAAP compliance. Through a robust reporting process, budget analysis, KPI reports and detailed income and expense reporting AAPS can now better evaluate the success of each individual certification program.

AAPS continues to evaluate and improve the current programs, software and databases enhancements, which are designed to help improve and enhance our members on-line experience while moving toward systems that will grow with the organization into the next decade.

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Award Recipients David G.C McCann, MD Devotion Award

Sarah E. Gilbert, MD, FAAEP

American Academy of Disaster Medicine Distinguished Service Award

Edward J. Gabriel MPA, EMT-P, CEM, CBCP

Steven G Carin Jr. “Giddy-up” Leadership Award

Scott G. Barnes, DO, FAAIM

Thomas Ebner Leadership Award

Terrance Lee Baker, MD, MS, FAAEP

E.O. Martin Award

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Physician of the Year Recipients

Anesthesiology

Caleb A. Awoniyi, MD, PhD, FAAA

Frank J. Nocilla, MD

Kenneth A. Wallace III, MD

Family Medicine

Isaac S. Yoon, MD

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Disaster Medicine & Internal Medicine

Dermatology

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Surgery

Babak Marefat, MD

Emergency Medicine

Henri Lamothe MD, FAAEP

Urgent Care Medicine

Joseph D. Toscano, MD

Degree of Fellow Recipients

Joachin U. Okafor Adan R. Atriham Gustavo G. Leon MD, FAAEP MD, FAAEP MD, FAASS Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Surgery

Carol J. Iddins MD, FAADM Disaster Medicine

Edward V. Reardon DO, FAAIM Internal Medicine

Jerry A. Allison MD, MSH, CPE, FAAEP Emergency Medicine

Bruce R. Guerdan, MD, MPH, FAAEP Emergency Medicine (not pictured)

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Governance & AAPS Staff Governance of AAPS Board of Directors July 2018 – 2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark DeSantis, DO, FAAR President

Elizabeth Maxwell-Schmidt, MD, FAAEP, FACEP Secretary/Treasurer

Terrance Lee Baker, MD, MS, FAAEP President-Elect

Jerry A. Allison, MD, MSH, CPE, FAAEP Membership Officer

Jack V. Greiner, DO, PhD, FAASS Vice President

Lewis W. Marshall, Jr., MD, JD, FAAEP, FAADM Immediate Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Marie Chiasson, MD Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

James S. St. Louis, DO Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Patricia Ann Stewart, DO, FAAIM Representative to the AAPS Board of Director

Sarah E. Gilbert, MD, FAAEP Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Madeline Zak, DO, FAASS Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Frank J. Nocilla, MD Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Muhammad A. Ahmed, MD, FAAEP ABPS Chair

Asaf R. Qadeer, MD Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Graeme A. Browne, MD, FAAEP, FAADM ABPS Vice Chair

Mark E. Rogers, MD Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Scott G. Barnes, DO, FAAIM Basic Documents Committee Chair

Jonathan H. Salewski, DO Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Gustavo G. Leon, MD, FAASS Strategic Planning Chair

Paul D. Shaderowfsky, MD Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

Leslie Mukau, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, CME Chair

Judy L. Smith, MD, MS, CPE, FACS Representative to the AAPS Board of Directors

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AAPS STAFF Jeff Morris, JD Executive Director

James G. Marzano Director of Public Relations & Marketing

Anthony Durante Executive Director

Susan LoBianco Director of Certification

Jacquelyn Hopkins Manager of Finance & Operations

Karen Duchane Certification Coordinator-Credentialing

Andrea Patel Operations & Finance Coordinator II

Christina Stebbins Director of Test Development

Keely Clarke Director of CME, Meetings & Membership

Angela Brumley Certification Coordinator-Test Development

Debi Colmorgen CME, Meetings & Membership Coordinator Lauren W. Henrichsen External Affairs Manager Samantha Samisch External Affairs Specialist Ashley D. Campis External Affairs Assistant

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Great volunteers like ours never want anything in return, but are always ready to do great things out of turn. We appreciate all they do to make the organization so empowering!

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our volunteers

ABPS Ad For well over half a century, The American Board of Physician SpecialtiesÂŽ (ABPS) has provided experienced physicians with a choice in board certification.

Together, we will carry this trusted choice into the future for all the decades to come.