Virginia Chapter, American College of Radiology
|
|
- Daisy Weaver
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Virginia Chapter, American College of Radiology Volume 5 Number 1 BULLETIN Spring 2007 RICHARD A. SZUCS, MD President Commonwealth Radiology 3526 Crossings Way Midlothian, VA (804) phone (804) fax C. DOUGLAS PHILLIPS, MD President-elect UVA Department of Radiology PO Box Charlottesville, VA (804) phone (804) fax ADAM W. SPECHT, MD Secretary-Treasurer 3309 Chappell Place Virginia Beach, VA (757) phone (757) fax INside Becoming an ACR Fellow 2 A message from our 3 Lobbyist Legislative Committee 4 Update 2007 Annual Meeting 4 Update CMS Aborts IDTF 6 Enrollment Policy Pending Members 7 VA RBMA Update 8 requests 8 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Richard A. Szucs, MD President, Virginia Chapter ACR The Virginia Certificate of Public Need (COPN) law was again in the forefront during this year s Virginia legislative session. A bill sponsored by Delegate John O Bannon to streamline the COPN application process and exempt all imaging equipment under $500,000 from the COPN process was narrowly defeated in the House of Delegates Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee. This bill was supported by the Virginia Orthopedic Society and had support from other physicians interested in performing their own imaging in their offices. The $500,000 exemption was opposed by the Virginia Hospital Association and the American College of Radiology. Kevin McNally, our lobbyist, worked hard to make sure that our position was represented. A number of radiologists contacted their legislators. The bill was heard in committee on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 which was our scheduled capitol hill lobby day. A number of radiologists from both academic and private practice as well as residents from the Medical College of Virginia, University of Virginia, and Eastern Virginia Medical School attended the hearing. This provided a very visible show of support for the ACR position which was articulated by Dr. Karsten Konerding. The COPN process is very bureaucratic and cumbersome and can be improved. The arbitrary exemption of imaging equipment under $500,000 would have opened the door to widespread self referral and resulted in dramatic increases in utilization. We are fortunate that it did not pass. However, the ACR needs to work with the members of the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee and the legislature to achieve comprehensive COPN reform. We need to have a network of radiologists around the state who have or are willing to develop relationships with their legislators so that when issues arise we can inform them of the issues and they can in turn discuss the concerns of radiologist with their legislators. Dr. Konerding will be working to develop such a network. If you are willing to be involved please let us know. Many thanks to those who contacted their legislators regarding the COPN issue. continued on page 2
2 continued from page 1 Increasing utilization of imaging services continues to be a major component of the rising cost of healthcare. Legislators as well as third party payors and employers all have an interest in preventing inappropriate utilization. United Healthcare recently announced that beginning March 1, 2008, it will adopt accreditation programs administered by medical societies for MRI, CT, PET, Nuclear Medicine and Echocardiography. The ACR has accreditation programs in place for these modalities. In Virginia, Anthem has recently contacted the Virginia Chapter ACR to ask us to be involved in developing accreditation programs for their members. We need every interested radiologist to stay informed and stay involved as we deal with the legislative and third party payers issues that affect all of us. If you would like to become more involved, particularly as part of our grass roots legislative network please let us know by contacting Jane Davis, Chapter Administrator at 804/ We will continue to work on your behalf and keep you informed. Sincerely, Richard A. Szucs, MD President Fellowship nominations are due to the ACR by MAY 1, 2007 for consideration in BECOMING A FELLOW IN THE ACR The degree of Fellowship in the ACR is a singular honor conferred by the ACR on the basis of outstanding contributions and service to radiology. The achievement of Fellowship is a result of nomination in accordance with the bylaws, meeting the qualifications of the Committee on Fellowship Credentials and election to Fellowship by the Board of Chancellors of the ACR. The process from time of nomination to awarding of the Degree of Fellowship takes approximately one year and culminates in the formal conference of the degree [with cap and gown] at an impressive ceremony held in connection with the annual meeting of the ACR. The awardee is eligible to place FACR after his or her name to indicate the new status after the convocation. In addition to the general qualification of outstanding contributions and service to radiology, more specific nomination guidelines include: service to organized medicine; significant scientific or clinical research in the field of radiology or significant contributions to its literature; performance of outstanding service as a teacher of radiology; or others including guidance regarding individuals with 20+ years of membership, service as a Chapter President, letters of reference, chapter activity. More specific details can be found in the ACR Fellowship Instructions & Guidelines for Candidates. Service and participation in the State Chapter is one of the major ways those interested in becoming a Fellow can enhance their application. The State Chapter is supportive of starting the application process for those who meet the qualifications and is interested in helping to guide those who aspire to obtain Fellowship Degree. To learn more about becoming a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, contact Jane Davis, Chapter Coordinator, at or jdavis@ramdocs.org
3 A MESSAGE FROM OUR LOBBYIST Kevin R. McNally Reed Smith LLP the $500,000 exemption from his bill. As a result, VCACR lobbied HWI Committee members heavily in opposition to HB Late last summer the House Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee empanelled a special task force to review the current state of the COPN process. In four meetings between September and December, Task Force members heard a great deal of testimony from hospitals, the Department of Health, and regional Health Planning Agencies regarding both the problems that COPN can cause, and the problems such review prevents. There was little doubt that at the end of these hearings there would be a major legislative initiative to reform what was perceived as a lengthy and costly process. It was not a surprise, therefore, when four COPN reform bills were introduced by members of the HWI Committee. Two of the bills sought to remove the regional Health Planning Agencies from the COPN review process. Another bill sought to do away with COPN entirely and institute a process for the licensing and accreditation of equipment and service providers. The last bill, HB 2155, proposed many reforms to the review process, but also provided an exemption from COPN review for any new or replacement equipment valued at $500,000 or less. In the view of the Chapter s Gold Legislative Contributors: Committee, HB 2155 would AGFA have HEALTHCARE thrown open the door to a proliferation of extremity magnets, increased selfreferrals, and that the resulting cherry-picking PER-SE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OUTPATIENT IMAGING AFFILIATES THANK YOU TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! of insured patients would severely impact the revenue streams of Virginia s hospitals, thus reducing the hospitals ability to provide services to the indigent and Silver Contributors: uninsured. FUJIFILM MEDICAL SYSTEMS GE HEALTHCARE SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS HB 2155 also proposed useful reforms that the VCACR would have supported, but despite numerous attempts by the VCACR and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, HB 2155 s patron could not be moved to strike As luck would have it, all of the COPN bills were scheduled to be heard by the HWI Committee on the same day VCACR had scheduled its lobbying day at the Capitol. The Chapter membership was, therefore, very visible at the hearing a fact that was not lost on the Committee s members. After an amendment to HB 2155 that would have struck the $500,000 exemption was approved by the Committee on a close vote, the patron asked that his bill be struck from the roll, or killed. Shortly thereafter, the remaining three COPN reform bills were either defeated by Committee vote or struck by the patron. There was an attempt a few days later to resurrect HB 2155 s provisions by amending a completely unrelated COPN bill. In the face of strong and united opposition, however, the proposed amendment was withdrawn before it could be put to a Committee vote or struck by the patron. Recognizing that some reform of the COPN process is needed, and that COPN reform will be an ongoing topic for the legislature in 2008 and beyond, VCACR will continue to work with legislators and other interested groups to fashion legislation that will promote improved access to quality healthcare for all Virginians, but Bronze do so without Contributors: crippling the Commonwealth s APS Medical Billing hospitals or providing an uncompetitive Bracco Diagnostics, advantage Inc. to any particular practice MAG regime. Mutual Insurance Company Medical Practice Managgement, Inc. Many Quantum thanks Medical to all the Business VCACR Service members who Zonare Medical Systems called, wrote, or visited their legislators regarding this important matter. It was your voices that informed your state representatives. And in the end, it was your voices that counted
4 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE Karsten Konerding, MD Chair, Legislative Committee The 2007 General Assembly has thankfully recessed without doing major harm to the interests of Virginia s radiologists. We were almost blind-sided by those who would have exempted low-cost imaging equipment in physicians offices from COPN requirement, but managed to have HB 2155 withdrawn by its sponsor after a key hostile amendment passed. In the process we got a much better idea of which House members understood the importance of COPN in preventing overutilization and self-referral, with some real surprises. We hope to make good use of this knowledge in the Virginia Radiology PAC S support of candidates in the 2007 State election cycle. We also learned that we must be much better prepared in the future for such stealth maneuvers by legislators and those of our fellow physicians who will undoubtedly continue to assault the COPN process as it currently exists. We must develop a grassroots network of radiologists who are constituents of the members of the key legislative committees and who can respond on short notice with calls to these members explaining just how bills before them will affect radiologists and patients in their districts. Your legislative committee members and our lobbyists just can t contact all these members quickly enough to educate them in time when these bills suddenly appear on the agenda. It was obvious to those of us who attended the HWI committee hearing on the COPN bills on VCACR Legislative Day in January that many of these members were clueless about just what the COPN process means, and they need education if we are to continue to defend radiologists interests successfully. In the next Newsletter we ll include a way for you to let us know who YOUR Senator/Delegate is. In the meantime, please be sure you know this information yourself; find out from your local authorities NOW if you can t identify YOUR legislators. One significant bill which passed almost unnoticed was HB 1623 (Del. Landes), which repealed part of the several-years-old comprehensive COPN deregulation bill, never implemented by subsequent General Assemblies due to the high cost estimates for its requirements to link deregulation to assurances that indigent care and academic medical centers be protected and that quality standards (specifically, ACR accreditation) be a requirement for imaging and oncology facilities. I fear that our opponents will see this abandonment as an opportunity to push through all kinds of ill-conceived COPN deregulation measures, whether comprehensive or of the cherry picking variety we ve had to deal with each year recently. In addition to maintaining our vigilance toward such legislation, we may need to be pro-active and seek out key legislators who will work with us to craft and sponsor legislation protective of our interests and those of the Commonwealth s citizens and their health-care costs. More about this in future newsletters! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2007 ACMLC ANNUAL MEETING MAY 19-23, 2007 HILTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D.C VCACR ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2007 Boar s Head Inn Charlottesville, Virginia --4--
5 2007 Radiology Lobby Day Kevin McNally, Chapter Lobbyist held a short VCACR members and residents line up to attend briefing before going to General Assembly. hearings and meetings with legislators. THANK YOU TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS FOR Dr. Keith Thompson and other members waitdrs. Adam Specht, Mark Vaughn and resident YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! ing to hear if other COPN bills will be heard Scott Conrad prepare to attend hearings. Please complete this form and return it Dr. Karsten Konerding, PAC Chairman, reviews the key points of his testimony with residents. Drs. Richard Szucs and Douglas Phillips discuss HB 2155 which was struck from the roll
6 CMS ABORTS IDTF ENROLLMENT POLICY Thomas W. Greeson Reed Smith LLP On January 26, 2007, CMS issued Medicare Program Integrity Manual Transmittal 187, which would have made significant changes to Medicare s Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) enrollment rules. The transmittal which included several significant policy changes that were not included in the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule would have had a dramatic impact on the ownership and operations of diagnostic imaging centers and other types of IDTFs. CMS, however, rescinded the transmittal prior to its implementation date of February 26, The following were some of the issues with the new IDTF enrollment requirements: 1. There was a prohibition against IDTFs sharing space and equipment with other IDTFs and suppliers. This may actually be welcomed by many IDTFs, but the scope of the requirement is quite unclear and raises the question regarding what to do with such agreements in place after February CMS would deny payments to enrolled IDTFs for services performed prior to enrollment date. This would have been a major departure from existing practices and a requirement not imposed on any other supplier type. 3. IDTFs would have been required to use only technologists who are full-time W-2 employees of the IDTF. At issue is why must they be employed, and why full time. CMS appears to be rethinking this restriction. 4. All enrollment requirements must have been met by a physician before an interpreting physician can be permitted to provide services for the IDTF. Thus, it appears an IDTF could not receive interpretation services from a radiologist who is going through a carrier/ contractor s individual physician enrollment process. 5. The Medicare carrier/contractor must independently verify insurance coverage of the IDTF seeking enrollment. 6. There was 30 day reporting period requirement for changes to any of the structure or physician or non-physician (technologist) staffing. IDTFs would appear to have a tighter deadline than any other Medicare supplier type. And it undoubtedly will add to the already large burden imposed on carrier/contractor provider enrollment staffs, exacerbating the delays in the enrollment process that could make the punitive features of this transmittal even more painful to IDTFs going through the enrollment process. 7. The supervising physician would be responsible for the overall operation and administration of the IDTF, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. This language appears to shift the overall responsibilities of the supervising physician from exclusively professional to include management services. While it is certainly true that a physician providing general supervision should be responsible for the direction of the overall quality of the technical (clinical) services in the facility, this provision seems to convert the supervising physician into an administrative manager rather than medical director. Finally, of particular concern to radiologists was the deletion of the criteria that distinguishes a radiologist s office from an IDTF, creating concern that Medicare carriers could try to force even radiologist-owned offices (or radiology group-hospital joint ventured imaging centers) into IDTF status. continued on page
7 continued from page 6 CMS was under intense pressure to not implement these new rules and responded to the concerns of the IDTF industry. The fact that CMS rescinded the transmittal gives hope that the any future substantive changes to the IDTF rules will come via notice and comment through formal rulemaking. PENDING MEMBERS Adam W. Specht, MD Secretary-Treasurer The following persons have made application for membership in the Virginia Chapter of the American College of Radiology and their names are currently in processing with the Membership Committee: Kathy Byun, MD Charles D. Grant, MD David E. Grayson, MD Agnes E. Holland, MD Kenneth C. Hite, MD Luisa P. Marsteller, MD Pradnya Y. Mhatre, MD Igor Sirotkin, MD Daniel W. Schepens, MD Jennifer S. Weaver, MD Norfolk Roanoke Harrisonburg Norfolk Lynchburg Williamsburg Christiansburg Manassas Lynchburg Virginia Beach Chapter members who have negative comments have (30) days from March 22, 2007 to submit, in writing, these comments to the Secretary-Treasurer. If no negative comments are generated, an applicant may become a member by resolution of the Board of Directors. Any written comments should be submitted to: ADAM W. SPECHT, MD Secretary/Treasurer c/o Jane B. Davis Virginia Chapter, ACR 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 205 Richmond, VA or via to: jdavis@ramdocs.org Pledge Card VIRGINIA RADIOLOGY PAC 2007 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Pledge amount: $1,000 $250 $500 $100 Other: Payment Method: Enclosed is Check: # in the amount of: $ ( Payable to Virginia Radiology PAC) Charge my Credit Card VISA Mastercard Number: Amount: Name on card: Please complete this form and return it with your payment to: VIRGINIA RADIOLOGY PAC 2201 WEST BROAD STREET, SUITE 205 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA or send by fax to Jane Davis at
8 Mark Canada President, RBMA Virginia RBMA Update With the Deficit Reduction Act upon us, a host of new CPT codes, Medicare fee reductions, and new technologies entering the market, Virginia-based radiology administrators have had more than their share of management challenges the first quarter of this year. Below is a summary of RBMA activity covering both current and upcoming events: Owners of freestanding imaging centers have had to carefully scrutinize operating expenses with less reimbursement for the technical component of many high-end exams. The RBMA has offered guidance to expense management through contributors to the RBMA Bulletin ( Jan-Feb 2007). The 2006 RBMA Accounts Receivable Survey was published and made available to RBMA members. This valuable tool enables us to benchmark our performance measures with other radiology groups of similar size and demographic makeup. Radiology managers throughout the country have worked together to address reimbursement issues associated with the introduction of new CPT codes. The new mammography codes in particular have been problematic for some carriers. PACS technology has changed the way we staff our facilities and the dynamics of our relationship with the hospital and referring physicians. The RBMA has kept this issue on the forefront and advises groups on how to capitalize on this exciting trend. Finally, the RBMA National Summit is scheduled for May 6-9 in St. Louis, MO. The meeting will unite managers from all over the country to promote the sharing of ideas and offer professional growth opportunities through educational seminars. Please support your radiology managers and encourage their attendance of this valuable meeting! REMEMBER TO UPDATE OR SUPPLY THE VCACR WITH YOUR ADDRESS! Your Name: Group Name: Preferred Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax:
BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN RADIOLOGISTS
. ARTICLE I: THE NAME BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN RADIOLOGISTS American Association for Women Radiologists (the Association or the AAWR ). ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES The Association is organized
More informationNew Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists. New Board Member Orientation
New Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists New Board Member Orientation Objectives of this presentation: to explain: - NMANA Governance: Our Mission and Aims - Bylaws - Board Roles and Responsibilities
More informationRadiological Society of North America, Inc.
Radiological Society of North America, Inc. Bylaws as adopted November 1976 Revised November 1978 Revised November 1981 Revised November 1983 Revised November 1985 Revised November 1986 Revised November
More informationContents ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION... 1 ASRT BYLAWS... 2
ASRT Articles of Incorporation, 2017 ASRT Bylaws, 2017 Adopted June 2017 Contents ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION... 1 ASRT BYLAWS... 2 ARTICLE I, Name... 2 ARTICLE II, Definition and Purpose... 2 Section 1.
More informationInformation Packet Spring Convention
2017 Spring Convention Information Packet Paid for by the Maryland Republican Party. Not Authorized by any Candidate or Candidate s Committee. R. Christopher Rosenthal, Treasurer www.mdgop.org Maryland
More informationPENNSYLVANIA LOBBYING DISCLOSURE
PENNSYLVANIA LOBBYING DISCLOSURE These resources are current as of 01/09/2018: We do our best to periodically update these resources and welcome any comments or questions regarding new developments in
More informationTuesday, May 15, 2018 Liaison Capitol Hill Washington, DC
Become A SPONSOR The Annual Chiefs of Staff Charity Poker Tournament welcomes poker enthusiasts across the spectrum including Members of Congress, Chiefs of Staff, poker pros, and friends of the Foundation
More informationRULES ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES
RULES ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES This memorandum summarizes legal restrictions on the lobbying activities of non-profit organizations (as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
More informationLegislative Advocacy Guide
Legislative Advocacy Guide Voices For Virginia's Children Public Policy Advocacy: Influencing state government policymaking Public policy can greatly impact children and families, yet too often, policies
More informationPENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. BYLAWS (As Revised October 21, 2017) ARTICLE ONE. MEMBERS
1 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. BYLAWS (As Revised October 21, 2017) ARTICLE ONE. MEMBERS 1.11 In General - There shall be six classes of membership: Active, Affiliate, Honorary, Medical
More informationGuide to State-level Advocacy for NAADAC Affiliates
Guide to State-level Advocacy for NAADAC Affiliates A Publication of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals Department of Government Relations 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 201 Alexandria,
More informationTHE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY 2010 BYLAWS. (Incorporating ACR Council Changes Approved at the 2010 Annual Meeting)
2010-2011 BYLAWS THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY 2010 BYLAWS (Incorporating ACR Council Changes Approved at the 2010 Annual Meeting) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this corporation shall be The American
More informationLegislative Advocacy Guide
Legislative Advocacy Guide Voices For Virginia's Children Public Policy Advocacy: Influencing state government policymaking Public policy can greatly impact children and families, yet too often, policies
More informationContents. Articles of Incorporation...1. ASRT Bylaws...2. ARTICLE I, Name...3
ASRT Articles of Incorporation, 2010 ASRT Bylaws, 2013 Proposed 2014 Contents Articles of Incorporation...1 ASRT Bylaws...2 ARTICLE I, Name...3 ARTICLE II, Definition and Purpose...3 Section 1. Definition...3
More informationNEVADA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS BYLAWS. Developed April, 2014
NEVADA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS BYLAWS Developed April, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS NSRT BYLAWS ARTICLE I NAME ARTICLE II GOVERNING BODY/ADVISING BODY ARTICLE III PURPOSE, POLICY, FUNCTIONS, DEFINITIONS
More informationCommunication Tips. Writing A Letter/Sending a Fax/
Communication Tips Writing A Letter/Sending a Fax/E-Mail The time-tested method of sending a written communication to your legislator remains one of the most effective ways to deliver your message to senators
More informationBYLAWS OF THE UTAH SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
BYLAWS OF THE UTAH SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS The name of this society shall be The Utah Society of Radiologic Technologists, hereafter referred to as the Society. Mission Mission A. The Society
More informationOregon Society for Respiratory Care Bylaws
Oregon Society for Respiratory Care Bylaws Revised 2016 ARTICLE I-NAME This organization shall be known as the Oregon Society for Respiratory Care, hereinafter referred to as the Society, a chartered affiliate
More informationOklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. Bylaws
Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. Bylaws Article I Name The name of this organization shall be the Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. herein referred to as OSRT, Inc. Article
More informationREGISTRATION BROCHURE
The April 25-26, 2016 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification, Compliance, Leadership Development, Networking, Advocacy
More informationVIRGINIA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL
VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL d Policy: AFFILIATED REGIONAL CHAPTERS The State is divided into seven geographical regions: Region I Charlottesville Region II-
More informationISM-Western Washington Job Description. Volunteer Position: President. Scope of Responsibility: Specific Duties: 1 P age
Volunteer Position: President Assumes position through: Election by Membership Term of Office: One (1) year Type: Voting position (officer) Reports to: Membership as represented by the Board of Directors
More informationOFFICIAL CALL Mass Meeting of the Louisa County Republican Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia
OFFICIAL CALL Mass Meeting of the Louisa County Republican Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia As Chairman and pursuant to the Plan of Organization for the Republican Party of Virginia and as
More informationConstitution and Bylaws
Constitution and Bylaws 2018 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Table of Contents - Constitution and Bylaws of the American Medical Association Constitution of the American Medical Association
More informationLEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Community Associations Institute LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Community Associations Institute 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 Phone: (703) 970-9220
More informationTEXAS ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES MANUAL (FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS) 2001-2002 Managed by Texas Hospital Association P.O. Box 15587 6225 U.S. Highway 290 East Austin, Texas 78761-5587 TABLE OF CONTENTS
More informationDirector (All Board Members)
Director (All Board Members) The LWV-VA Board of Directors is the governing body for the local leagues throughout the state and as such has legal and fiduciary oversight responsibilities (to include program,
More informationMINNESOTA RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
MINNESOTA RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY B Y L A W S Effective date of this revision: November 5, 2011 A chapter of the American College of Radiology Minnesota Radiological Society Bylaws TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
More informationDOJ RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION. A Step-by-Step Guide for Non- Profit Community-Based Agencies
DOJ RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION A Step-by-Step Guide for Non- Profit Community-Based Agencies Guide prepared by Amy Bliss Tenney, Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney, World Relief. Edited by Jack
More informationINDIANA PRESSLER MEMORIAL CHAPTER HFMA
INDIANA PRESSLER MEMORIAL CHAPTER HFMA President One Year Revised: August 2008 May 8, 2002 June 1, 1997 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1. Responsible for Chapter operations as the Chief Executive Officer.
More informationEstablishing a GREAT Local Legislative Advocacy Program
Florida Education Association * 2013 Florida Legislative Session Establishing a GREAT Local Legislative Advocacy Program Getting legislators elected who understand public education and who will fight for
More informationSTATE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES
PHYSICIANS GUIDE TO STATE LEGISLATION SECTION ELEVEN STATE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES A Political Action Committee (PAC) is an organization created by a group of citizens with common interests to help
More informationPENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. BYLAWS As Revised October 21, 2017 Effective October 1, 2018 ARTICLE ONE. MEMBERS
1 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC. BYLAWS As Revised October 21, 2017 Effective October 1, 2018 ARTICLE ONE. MEMBERS 1.11 In General - There shall be six classes of membership: Active, Affiliate,
More informationINSIDE THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
INSIDE THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS A comprehensive survey by the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries in cooperation with the William T. Pound, Executive Director 7700 East First Place Denver,
More informationAST Public Policy. Find your Member of Congress at: ContactingCongress.org. Why We Advocate
AST Public Policy Why We Advocate The AST has been instrumental in assisting federal and state public policy decision-makers in the crafting and formation of a variety of legislative and regulatory initiatives.
More informationCollege of American Pathologists Constitution and Bylaws
College of American Pathologists Constitution and Bylaws CONSTITUTION ADOPTED December 13, 1946 Amended: October 13, 1952 October 13, 1953; September 6, 1954; September 7, 1959; October 3, 1961; October
More information15th Annual Legislative Day
The 15th Annual Legislative Day April 15-16, 2019 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Registration Brochure Join AAHAM for our 15 th Annual Legislative Day Lobby at the grassroots
More informationFrom: Mike Hoffmann, Council, Fellows and Awards Committee Chair
To: MOSAF Members From: Mike Hoffmann, Council, Fellows and Awards Committee Chair Subject: SAF Fellow Nominations The MOSAF Executive Committee approved a new process for selecting Fellow Candidates from
More informationCONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS RE-PRINT NOVEMBER 2018 1 CONSTITUTION OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS ARTICLE I THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION:
More informationHAWAII SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE BYLAWS
Page 1 Last Edited: 1/16/2018 HAWAII SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE BYLAWS ARTICLE I: NAME This organization shall be known as the Hawaii Society for Respiratory Care, hereinafter referred to as the HSRC,
More informationDistrict & Section Fellow Elections Manual
District & Section Fellow Elections Manual Contents Nominating Committee District 1 Section 4 Presentation of Report/Slate District 3 Section 6 Contested Elections District 3 Section 6 Replacement Candidates
More informationKYNA IMAN, LLC 124 East High Street P.O. Box 1483 Jefferson City, MO fax
KYNA IMAN, LLC 124 East High Street P.O. Box 1483 Jefferson City, MO 65102 314-651-1185 573-635-2858-fax kynaiman@earthlink.net TO: MISSOURI NURSES ASSOCIATION FROM: Kyna Iman and Tricia Workman DATE:
More informationNational Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit. Excellence in Business
National Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit Excellence in Business September 2015 NATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY A division of the National Business Education Association Congratulations on your
More informationMarcus High School PTSA
Marcus High School PTSA Standing Rules Duties of the Officers President 1. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees; 2. Approve all PTSA publications and online information before posting or distribution
More informationKansas Society of Radiologic Technologists
Kansas Society of Radiologic Technologists BYLAWS Table of Contents ARTICLE I: NAME... ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVE... ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP... ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS... ARTICLE V: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE
More informationSOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS -INTERNATIONAL, INC. Chartered May 9, 1979 Part 1 Constitution 5 Article I Name, Chapter Limits and
More informationTEMPORARY RULES OF THE SENATE 90 TH LEGISLATURE
TEMPORARY RULES OF THE SENATE 90 TH LEGISLATURE 2017-2018 Table of Contents 1. Parliamentary Reference... 1.3 2. Reporting of Bills...1.8 3. Bill Introduction... 1.15 4. Bill Referral...2.1 5. Recall From
More informationFlorida Library Association Manual. Section 3. Governance and Committees
Section 3 Governance and Committees Amended 6-14-2012, 7-28-2015, Section 3 Page 1 Governing Body Executive Board Composition, Meetings, and Powers Members 1. The Executive Board is composed of the following
More informationGlossary of Terms. Active Member. Add & Change Form. Administrative Vice President (AVP) All American Chapter. Ambassador Award.
Glossary of Terms Active Member Add & Change Form Administrative Vice President (AVP) All American Chapter Ambassador Award Annual Convention Area Meeting Article of Incorporation Awards Committee Bid
More informationScheduling a meeting.
Lobbying Lobbying is the most direct form of advocacy. Many think there is a mystique to lobbying, but it is simply the act of meeting with a government official or their staff to talk about an issue that
More informationMEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS
MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS, POLICIES, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF EXCELA HEALTH MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS Fourth Draft October 19, 2010 Horty, Springer & Mattern, P.C. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. GENERAL...1 1.A.
More informationThis Association shall be known as the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association.
Article I - Name and Headquarters This Association shall be known as the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association. Headquarters - the location of the principal office for the Florida Healthcare Engineering
More informationRodeo Club Constitution Revised April 2006
Rodeo Club Constitution Revised April 2006 Article I. Name and Purpose Section 1: This organization shall be knows as the Rodeo Club. Section 2: Purpose 1) Promote the sport of Rodeo 2) Create a greater
More informationVIRGINIA LOBBYING DISCLOSURE
VIRGINIA LOBBYING DISCLOSURE These resources are current as of 11/07/14: We do our best to periodically update these resources and welcome any comments or questions regarding new developments in the law.
More informationOil dril ing information:
The 64 th Legislative Assembly started on Tuesday January 6, 2015. Article IV, Section 7, of the Constitution of North Dakota limits regular sessions to 80 natural days during a biennium and defines a
More informationBylaws of the Colonial District of the American Rose Society
1 Bylaws of the Colonial District of the American Rose Society Revision: Fall of 2010 Approved at Staunton, VA March 26, 2011 BYLAWS COMMITTEE John Fleek Edwin Krauss Dick Hanlon ARTICLE I Name and Organization
More informationAmerican Public Health Association POLICY STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Page 1 American Public Health Association Guidelines For the Preparation, Submission, Review, Revision, Consideration, And Adoption Of Proposed Policy Statements Introduction The policy statement development
More informationIndiana Association For Healthcare Quality. Policy and Procedure Manual
Indiana Association For Healthcare Quality Policy and Procedure Manual i April 27, 2017 Indiana Association for Healthcare Quality, Inc. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to explicitly define
More informationBYLAWS CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS
BYLAWS CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS ARTICLE I NAME AND OBJECT The name of the organization shall be the California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, hereinafter referred
More informationPALM BEACH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES AND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS (AESOP) BYLAWS
PALM BEACH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES AND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS (AESOP) BYLAWS ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III NAME, AFFILIATION, AND EMBLEM The name of this organization shall be Palm
More informationTABLE OF CONTENTS SECRETARY GUIDE FOR LEADERSHIP I. INTRODUCTION... 2 II. DUTIES... 3 III. ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY... 7 VII. CONCLUSION...
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION................................... 2 II. DUTIES........................................ 3 III. ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY...................... 7 VII. CONCLUSION....................................
More informationCOMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS Tips on Telephoning Your Elected Representatives: To find your senators' and representative's phone numbers, you may use our searchable online congressional directory
More informationProposed Amendments to the Bylaws of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) ARTICLE III Membership
Additions shown as bold and underlined Deletions shown as stricken Recommendation by the Bylaws Committee: Approve ARTICLE III Membership Section 2. Eligibility, Rights and Obligations (e) Graduate Members.
More informationSF99 Voting Systems and Ballots (Sen. Steinmetz) County clerks may send ballots to a central counting center. On House General File.
1 LWVWY Bill Summary Report #7 Wyoming LWV - Bills of interest as of Feb. 11 in the 2019 Wyoming Legislature Find all bills with related information on www.wyoleg.gov. Titles of bills that have died are
More informationBYLAWS MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
2013-2014 BYLAWS MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSES The name and title shall be the Medical Society of the State of New York. The purposes of the Medical Society of the
More informationAnnual Stars of Life Celebration & Legislative Summit
Annual Stars of Life Celebration & Legislative Summit Registration Deadline: April 8, 2019 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 SACRAMENTO, CA 95833 www.the-caa.org 877.276.1410 (toll free) 916.924.7323 (fax)
More informationOregon Society of Radiologic Technologists Bylaws
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologists Bylaws ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologists, hereinafter referred to as OSRT,
More informationTable of Contents. Past President s Duties...5. President s Duties...6. Vice President s Duties...9. Secretary s Duties Treasurer s Duties...
Procedure Manual 2 Table of Contents Past President s Duties.............................................5 President s Duties.................................................6 Vice President s Duties.............................................9
More informationNational Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit. Excellence in Business
National Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit Excellence in Business NATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY A division of the National Business Education Association Congratulations on your decision to
More informationTHE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY BYLAWS. (Incorporating ACR Council Changes Approved at the 2017 Annual Meeting)
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY 2017-2018 BYLAWS (Incorporating ACR Council Changes Approved at the 2017 Annual Meeting) 1 2 Table of Contents Glossary... 5 ARTICLE I Name and Purpose... 6 Section 1
More informationTHE CITIZEN LOBBYIST. Making Your Voice Heard: How you can influence government decisions
THE CITIZEN LOBBYIST Making Your Voice Heard: How you can influence government decisions Of the people, by the people, for the people. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Acting as participants, rather
More informationSouth Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists
South Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists SCSRT BY-LAWS ARTICLE I Name The name of the Society shall be The South Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists, hereinafter referred to as the SCSRT.
More informationMembership Handbook. April East Main Street Suite 214-A Richmond, VA (804)
Membership Handbook April 2017 1011 East Main Street Suite 214-A Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 447-8494 www.lwv-va.org League of Women Voters of Virginia Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Virginia (LWV-VA).
More informationNorth Texas Radiologic Technologist Society. Bylaws
North Texas Radiologic Technologist Society Bylaws 2017-2018 North Texas Radiologic Technologist Society ARTICLE I Name The name of this society shall be North Texas Radiologic Technologists Society, hereinafter
More informationThe Medicaid Citizenship Documentation Requirement One Year Later
In February 2006, the President signed into law budget reconciliation legislation the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) that has fundamentally altered many aspects of the Medicaid program. Some of these changes
More informationEAST TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS POLICY & PROCEDURES
1 POLICY TITLE: Execution of Board of Directors Votes and Decisions CLASSIFICATION: Board of Directors DRAFTED BY: Kathryn Anderson-Haught PURPOSE: To establish the rules of order for the Board of Directors.
More informationNational Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit. Excellence in Business
National Business Honor Society Chapter Start-Up Kit Excellence in Business October 2017 NATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY A division of the National Business Education Association Congratulations on your
More informationExhibitor Guidelines and Agreement
Exhibitor Guidelines and Agreement FET - Federation of Environmental Technologists, Inc. ENVIRONMENT 2018 Conference & Exhibition Country Springs Hotel/Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, Wisconsin October 24 &
More informationATLANTA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC.
ATLANTA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC. ARTICLE I NAME The name of the Society shall be THE ATLANTA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC., hereinafter referred to as the Society. ARTICLE
More informationBylaws of the Intelligent Transportation Society of New Mexico. A Chapter of ITS America
Bylaws of the Intelligent Transportation Society of New Mexico A Chapter of ITS America Current Bylaws Adopted October 11, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. MISSION AND PURPOSE... 1 II. MEMBERS... 1 III. BOARD
More informationMDPTA Board of Directors, MDPTA Committee Members, Council PTAs and Local PTAs
LETTERS OF INTEREST MUST BE EMAILED TO THE NOMINATING & BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AT nominating@mdpta.org. YOUR EMAILED DOCUMENTS MUST BE TIME-STAMPED ON OR BEFORE 11:59PM WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2017. FAXES
More informationTABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER 3 Local Chapter Officers Offices in a Local Chapter...10 Benefits for Chapter Officers...10
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - Welcome to the AAPC Chapter Association Introduction...4 AAPCCA Mission Statement...4 AAPC Mission Statement...4 AAPC Local Chapters...4 Mission of AAPC Local Chapters...5
More informationAMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (Adopted April 4, 2014) ARTICLE I NAME AND OFFICES
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (Adopted April 4, 2014) ARTICLE I NAME AND OFFICES 1.1 Name. The name of the corporation is The West Virginia State University
More informationFirst Amended Notice of Intent to Amend Rules Under the Good Cause Exemption
Minnesota Department of Human Services First Amended Notice of Intent to Amend Rules Under the Good Cause Exemption Proposed Exempt Amendments to Permanent Rules Relating to Medical Assistance Payments
More information2018 SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS RETREAT
Dear Friends: It gives us great pleasure to invite you to our annual Virginia Senate Republican Caucus Retreat. We are very excited to again host this year s gathering at the Boar s Head Inn in Charlottesville
More informationHouse Officer Contract
House Officer Contract Akron General Medical Center ( Akron General ) and ( House Officer ) enter into this House Officer Contract ( Contract ) in Akron, Ohio, on ( Effective Date ). Background and Intent
More informationTEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION LOBBY ACTIVITIES REPORT FORM LA - INSTRUCTION GUIDE Revised June 8, 2017 Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-5800 FAX (512) 463-5777 TDD 1-800-735-2989
More informationJohn Paul II Catholic School Parent-Teacher Organization Bylaws Amended as of April 10, 2013 (the PTO Bylaws )
John Paul II Catholic School Parent-Teacher Organization Bylaws Amended as of April 10, 2013 (the PTO Bylaws ) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be John Paul II Catholic School Parent-Teacher
More informationMINNESOTA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS OFFICIAL BYLAWS October 1 st, 2016
MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS OFFICIAL BYLAWS October 1 st, 2016 ARTICLE I: TITLE The name of this Society shall be: The Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists, hereinafter referred
More informationAmerican Association for Respiratory Care BYLAWS
American Association for Respiratory Care BYLAWS as amended October 2017 AARC Bylaws ARTICLE I - NAME This organization shall be known as the American Association for Respiratory Care, incorporated under
More informationPaul Mueller shared the financials for the month of May, 2018.
SPARTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: June 19, 2018 Members Present: Dennis Ernsting, Kevin Wilson, Chris Haury, Gary Stephens, Kay Hapke, Alene Holloway, Lynette Jalivay, Claudia
More informationCharlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. Corporate By-Laws
Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. Corporate By-Laws Amended, August 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Topic Page Article I Board of Directors 3 Article II Membership 4 Article III Meetings 11 Article
More informationLouisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Bylaws
Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Bylaws ARTICLE I NAME The name of the organization shall be the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, as specified in the Articles of Incorporation,
More informationNew Jersey School Boards Association
New Jersey School Boards Association How to Become a School Board Member Legislation, (P.L. 2011, c.202), signed by Governor Christie on Jan. 17, 2012 gives communities the option to change the date of
More informationThe Standard Operating Procedure Manual. of the. Missouri State Society of the American Medical Technologist (MOSSAMT)
The Standard Operating Procedure Manual of the Missouri State Society of the American Medical Technologist (MOSSAMT) 1 Section I: State Society Name and Purpose This organization shall be known as the
More informationPennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates Report
0 0 0 0 Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates Report Reference Committee A Presented by: Mark S. Friedlander, MD, Chair October 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Speaker, your reference committee recommends
More informationCAMPAIGN FINANCE GUIDE
CAMPAIGN FINANCE GUIDE Candidates for Municipal Office Office of Campaign and Political Finance Commonwealth of Massachusetts T his brochure is designed to introduce candidates for elected municipal office
More informationCharlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. Corporate By-Laws
Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. Corporate By-Laws Amended, May 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Topic Page Article I Board of Directors 3 Article II Membership 4 Article III Meetings 11 Article
More informationAMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS 1
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS 1 ACLM Constitution & Bylaws The Original Constitution was voted in March 2004. The Bylaws updates were voted by the American College of Lifestyle
More informationAMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY, INC. ARTICLE I Articles of Agreement. ARTICLE II Corporate Seal
AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY, INC. ARTICLE I Articles of Agreement The name of the Corporation, the objects for which it is established, the nature of
More information