Tulsa Medicine - May 2025

MEDICINE TULSA

A Newsletter for the Medical Community

May 2025

SOCIALIZE, NETWORK, INFORMATIVE TALK, DRINKS & APPS TOPIC // TO BE SOCIAL OR NOT SOCIAL MEDIA AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT IN THE MEDICAL PRACTICE P. 05 President’s Letter Ondria C. Gleason, MD p. 03

Webinar: Cyber Attacks and Fraud Targeting Healthcare – Are You Prepared? p. 07

OSU-CHS Ranked No. 1 for Graduates Serving in Healthcare Shortage Areas p. 09

Address: 5315 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105-6539 Web: tcmsok.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Phone: 918.743.6184 Fax: 918.743.0336 Email: tcms@tcmsok.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 04

OK ACOG Town Hall

MAY 09

Skin of Color Symposium

MAY 10

OSU-COM Commencement

MAY 11

Happy Mother’s Day!

Webinar: Cyber Attacks & Fraud Targeting Healthcare

MAY 15

OU & OSU Resident Research Night

08

Oklahoma ACOG Town Hall

MAY 20

TCMS MedTalk on Tap

09

OSU CHS Ranked in Healthcare Shortage Areas

MAY 23

OU-SCM Commencement

10

Ad: Touchstone Imaging

MAY 26

Offices Closed

JUN 10

OSDS RSS

JUL 01

TCMS Drillers Night SAVE-THE-DATE!

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Calendar of Events

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Table of Contents | Leadership | Staff

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President’s Letter

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Ad: MidFirst Private Bank

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TCMS MedTalk on Tap - RSVP Now

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Ad: Trust Company of Oklahoma

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LEADERSHIP TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Physicians Advancing Health Care

TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION Physicians Caring for the Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen Bruns, MD Sharon D’Souza, MD Christopher Emerson, MD Ondria Gleason, MD Karen Gold, MD Diane Heaton, MD Brian Macha, MD Reetu Singh, MD Sharon Smallwood, MD John Tedesco, DO James Webb, Jr., MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Aran, MD Stephen Bruns, MD Ondria Gleason, MD David Griffiths, MD Michael Hairston, CTFA Martina Jelley, MD Brian Macha, MD David Minielly Kulsum Siddiqui John Tedesco, DO Matthew Wenger, MD

STUDENT RESIDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Courtney McCorkle, OU, MSIV Sydney Marouk, OSU, OMSIII

STAFF Mark McElreath, MPA Executive Director TCMS & TCMS Foundation mark@tcmsok.org

Joetta Cunningham Director of Operations TCMS joetta@tcmsok.org

Pam Oppelt Care Coordinator Project TCMS pam@tcmsok.org

Ashley Bishop Development Coordinator Project TCMS ashley@tcmsok.org

Tulsa: 11 AM - 1 PM OKC: 3 PM - 5 PM For locations and details, contact joetta@tcmsok.org or 918.743.6184 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Virtual Mark Allen Everett, MD Dept. of Dermatology Earn up to 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits at Tulsa Mabee Center, 7777 S Lewis Ave | 1 PM

Tulsa OB-GYN Society at TCMS | 6 PM at McNellie’s South | 5:30 PM More info on page 5

at TU Lorton PC, 550 S Gary Place | 2 PM TCMS, TCMS Foundation, and Project TCMS will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Rescheduled date from February 18 canceled meeting. More details to come.

Join us for an evening of fun, food, baseball, and fireworks. More details to come.

PROPER PRESCRIBING CME ‘25 DATES (VIRTUAL) MAY 09 JUL 18 SEP 12 NOV 13 DEC 05

Friday, May 9, 12-1 PM Friday, July 18, 12-1 PM. Friday, September 12, 12-1 PM Thursday, November 13, 6-7 PM Friday, December 5, 12-1 PM Speaker: Cori H. Loomis, JD., McAfee & Taft Free for OSMA members & $75 for non-member physicians

To sign up, or for more information, contact Katie Kemper, 405-601-9571, kemper@okmed.org, or visit www.okmed.org *Signed into law in 2018, Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1446 mandates that all physicians complete one hour of CME in pain management per year. To help Oklahoma’s physicians better understand how this new law impacts their practice and patients, the Oklahoma State Medical Association is hosting special CMEs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This one-hour event offers insight to the legal issues affecting pain management and an overview of the new laws connected with prescribing opioids to patients. All Oklahoma physicians with a DEA license are required to take this one hour course annually.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Mental Health Awareness Month - TCMS Physician Wellness Program Ondria C. Gleason, M.D.

Greetings! May is here! Hopefully, you have celebrated Cinco de Mayo...Hopefully, May the Fourth was with you…And hopefully, the April showers brought you some May flowers…for your May Basket! (My favorite!) But, even more importantly, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I am dedicating this newsletter to providing our membership with a review of information about our Physician Wellness Program: Take Care of Your Patients by Taking Care of Yourself The Physician Wellness Program (PWP) provides a safe harbor for physicians to address normal life difficulties in a confidential and professional environment. Our lives can be challenging.

Problems with the current health care delivery system, maintaining a healthy work/life/family balance, and dealing with the normal stresses of everyday life can take a toll on us. By addressing areas of difficulty, we can decrease our stress levels and increase our resilience and effectiveness for ourselves and for our patients.

HOW PWP WORKS We have gathered a diverse group of counselors to help our physicians, residents, students, and retired physicians of the Tulsa County Medical Society (TCMS), by providing up to 8 free visits per calendar year. Our counselors maintain a confidential file for each physician. No insurance will be billed and TCMS will not be given any information about those who utilize the program.

As such, this program is completely confidential.

TCMS pays a monthly bill based on the number of sessions provided.

In summary, the PWP provides: Up to 8 free, confidential sessions with an experienced therapist Convenient, private location No diagnosis specified, no insurance billed, no electronic record kept Appointments at convenient hours for physicians

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Contact the therapist of your choice (see list, below) and let them know you are a member or non-member of Tulsa County Medical Society. The therapist will verify your membership through a third party and set up an appointment with you.

(For a limited time, through a grant from Telligen, non-member physicians may also access this resource!)

For a list of PWP Program Counselors/Therapists and their contact information, please visit https://www.tcmsok.org/physician-wellness Please utilize this resource, as needed. It is here for you! If you have any questions, you can reach out to me or any of our TCMS staff.

Have a Happy May! Ondria Gleason, MD TCMS President

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UPCOMING EVENT

Register Now for TCMS MedTalk on Tap - May 20 Tulsa County Medical Society

Join us for our first ‘MedTalk on Tap’ as we meet for a time to socialize and network with drinks and appetizers including an informative topic important to physicians.

REGISTER NOW

MEDTALK ON TAP SOCIAL NETWORKING INFORMATIVE DRINKS & APPS

Topic >> To Be Social or Not Social Media and Reputation Management in the Medical Practice Presenting Sponsor

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM Where: McNellie’s South Cost: FREE (Must RSVP to Attend) Who can attend: Physicians and Residents Topic // To Be Social or Not: Social Media and Reputation Management in the Medical Practice More and more patients are using social media and the internet to research their current physicians or look for new ones. As a result, it is even more important for physicians to have an online presence they control.

Presented by Leslie L Snider MS, FACMPE, CHC, RT(R) SVMIC | Senior Medical Practice Consultant

Websites, social media and rating sites are all opportunities to control how patients view your practice. How, you may ask? This talk goes into greater detail of how practices can harness the internet to their benefit, through what makes a good website, to reacting to those dreaded negative reviews.

Space is limited, so register now!

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Tailored Wealth Management Serious Wealth Begins With Trust

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UPCOMING EVENT

Webinar: Cyber Attacks and Fraud Targeting Healthcare – Are You Prepared?

Oklahoma Medical Group Management Association (OKMGMA)

When: 05/13/2025 12:00 PM, CDT Can't attend live? Receive the recording!

ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Cybersecurity threats are on the rise—especially in healthcare, where data breaches and payment fraud can have serious consequences.

In this informative session, Noah Dermer, Executive Director and Head of Payment Security at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Payments, will explore the current landscape of cyber attacks and fraud targeting the healthcare sector. From real-life examples to practical security strategies, this webinar is designed to help healthcare professionals assess their risk and better prepare their organizations.

You’ll leave this session with a deeper understanding of today’s threats—and how to strengthen your defenses against them.

REGISTER

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Noah Dermer is a cybersecurity and payments expert with years of experience safeguarding healthcare systems. As Executive Director and Head of Payment Security at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Payments, he focuses on securing financial transactions and protecting sensitive healthcare data. Noah is a respected voice in healthcare cybersecurity and is passionate about helping organizations stay ahead of threats in an increasingly digital world.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

OKMGMA webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour of LIVE learning from MGMA state for those attending the live session.

OKMGMA Webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour from MGMA state for on-demand listening.

OKMGMA webinars are FREE for members!

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SPECIAL MEETING RECAP

Oklahoma ACOG Town Hall Oklahoma ACOG

The Oklahoma ACOG Town Hall provided a valuable platform for Oklahoma obstetricians and gynecologists to engage directly with leadership from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Hosted at the welcoming residence of Dr. William and Christine Po in Tulsa, the event featured an insightful address from Dr. Steven Fleischman, MD, MBA, who is currently serving as ACOG's President-Elect. During the town hall, Dr. Fleischman shared updates on ACOG’s initiatives, upcoming priorities, and ways local practitioners can collaborate to improve women’s health care across the state and nationwide.

Attendees appreciated the relaxed yet informative setting, which fostered open dialogue and networking among Oklahoma OB-GYNs. The discussion covered a range of topics including recent policy changes, advocacy efforts, and innovative clinical practices. The event underscored ACOG’s commitment to supporting local practitioners and addressing the unique challenges faced in Oklahoma’s healthcare landscape, emphasizing the importance of collective effort and shared expertise to advance women’s health in the region.

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IN THE NEWS

Q&A: Why OSU Center for Health Sciences is Ranked No. 1 for Graduates Serving in Healthcare Shortage Areas News on 6 | Autumn Bracey OSU Center for Health Sciences has recently been ranked number one in the nation for sending its medical graduates to work in underserved communities, specifically those facing healthcare shortages. This ranking comes from U.S. News & World Report.

Q: What are Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)?

A: Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are regions where there is a lack of healthcare providers, making it difficult for residents to access medical care. These areas are often in rural or economically disadvantaged parts of the country.

Q: What percentage of OSU’s graduates are working in these underserved areas?

A: According to U.S. News & World Report, about 73% of OSU’s Osteopathic Medicine graduates are currently practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas, helping to address the critical shortage of healthcare providers in these communities.

Q: How does OSU help prepare students to work in these communities?

A: Dr. Johnny Stephens, with OSU Center for Health Sciences, explains the university takes a strategic approach starting early. They recruit students from middle school, particularly from rural Oklahoma, to let them know that becoming a doctor is a possibility. Once admitted, students are placed on rural or urban tracks to ensure they are well-prepared for the healthcare needs of those communities.

Q: What is OSU’s strategy for selecting students?

A: Dr. Stephens mentions the school prioritizes recruiting students who are from rural Oklahoma or have a strong desire to serve those communities. By focusing on these students during the application process, OSU ensures more graduates will stay in Oklahoma and practice in areas where healthcare providers are needed the most.

Q: How is OSU addressing the growing healthcare need in Oklahoma?

A: Dr. Stephens emphasizes while some progress has been made in tackling healthcare shortages, the need continues to grow—especially as older physicians retire. OSU’s approach includes not only training new doctors but also providing ongoing support to current physicians in underserved areas, such as through telemedicine and telehealth initiatives.

Q: Why is telemedicine so important for underserved communities?

A: Telemedicine is a top priority for OSU, according to Dr. Stephens. By expanding telehealth services, OSU can provide support to rural healthcare providers and their patients, reducing the need for long travel times to receive medical care.

Q: What’s the broader mission of OSU Center for Health Sciences?

A: OSU’s core mission is to grow Oklahoma’s healthcare workforce, especially in rural and underserved areas. Dr. Stephens believes this work is critical in addressing the state’s healthcare needs and ensuring patients have access to care without having to travel long distances.

Q: How is OSU working to ensure more Oklahomans enter the healthcare field?

A: By continuing to focus on admitting Oklahoma students, OSU is ensuring its graduates are more likely to remain in the state and contribute to the local healthcare workforce.

This approach helps to directly address the healthcare gaps in underserved areas across Oklahoma.

Q: How does the national recognition help OSU in its mission?

A: Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report not only validates OSU's successful approach but also helps the university continue to attract students and resources. This recognition brings national attention to the importance of addressing healthcare shortages, which can lead to further opportunities for the university and its graduates to make a lasting impact in underserved communities.

Q: What is the future outlook for OSU graduates in underserved areas?

A: Dr. Stephens remains optimistic about the future, highlighting the work OSU is doing now will continue to play a crucial role in addressing Oklahoma’s healthcare needs. As more physicians retire, the need for healthcare providers in underserved areas is growing, and OSU’s efforts will help ensure those gaps are filled by highly trained professionals committed to improving the state’s healthcare system.

For a link to this news story click here.

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