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Ravi Johar, M.D.
OB/GYN at Mercy
MSMA President
[email protected]
The Structure of Organized Medicine
American Medical Association
Missouri State Medical Association
Local Medical Societies Statewide
Medical Student Sections
Specialty Societies
Investing in Your Future
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Physicians formed MSMA in 1850
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Mission: To serve its members through promotion of the
science and art of medicine, protection of the health of the
public and betterment of the medical profession in Missouri
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The voice of more than 5,000 Missouri physicians
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Medicine’s advocate at the Missouri Capitol, the
Department of Health, the Department of Insurance, and
the Board of Healing Arts
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Located in Jefferson City two blocks from the Capitol
Current State Initiatives
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Protecting the state’s Tort Reform Laws
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Supporting the Assistant Physician Law
Took effect August 28, 2014
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Improving access to private care for Veterans
www.msma.org/VeteransAffairsRegistry
Other State Initiatives
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Fighting scope of practice expansions
by non-physicians
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Supporting a statewide
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
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Expanding telehealth to reach rural areas
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Working to increase reimbursement
and decrease red tape
Missouri Scholarship Support for
Students Entering Shortage Areas
MSMA is working to expand funding of medical
scholarships and loan repayments for medical
students, residents, and physicians entering
health profession shortage areas in Missouri.
Missouri Physicians Health Program
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Sponsored by MSMA, available to help physicians with life
problems, including:
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Substance Abuse Disorders
Mental Health
Behavioral Health Problems
Disruptive Behavior
Stress Related Problems
Boundary Violations
Physical Illness
Compliant with Federal confidentiality regulations
MPHP Hotline: 800-958-7124
Student Membership Benefits
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Membership can continue through residency and career
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Full access to secure portions of MSMA website
www.msma.org
Including subscriptions to Missouri Medicine
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White Coat Rally Day at Missouri Capitol
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Networking and leadership opportunities
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Raffle entry for $150 cash
and MDpocket WhiteCoat Clipboard
MSMA Funds Student Delegates
AMA Interim Meeting
2 at $500 each for a total of $1,000 to your MSS
MSMA Annual Convention
2 at $350 each for a total of $700 to your MSS
AMA Annual Meeting
2 at $500 each for a total of $1,000 to your MSS
Must be an MSMA member prior to March 1
Convention Dates
AMA Interim Meeting
November 12-15, 2016 in Walt Disney World, Orlando
MSMA Annual Convention
March 31-April 2, 2017
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
AMA Annual Meeting
June 10-14, 2017 in Chicago
www.msma.org
JOIN: www.msma.org/joinrenew
Ravi Johar, M.D.
OB/GYN at Mercy
MSMA President
[email protected]