Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 7

"usual" channels. In addition, fixed CME reimbursement allotments
and rising societal dues may cause some physicians to view medical
society membership as a lower priority.
As a result of these factors, today's employed physicians may ask,
"What is the benefit of medical society membership?" Although
I am admittedly biased, I would argue there are several important
reasons for physician membership in local and regional medical
societies. As stated by Dr. Timothy Chartier of the Connecticut
State Medical Society in the 2015 edition of Hartford Business.com,
although well-intentioned, "the goals of the hospital are not always
aligned with goals of the doctors or even the goals of patients."
Without physician input, the future of medicine will increasingly
be determined by insurance carriers and healthcare administrators
who may have little clinical background. An example of this is
the recent lobbying by mid-level practitioners to be fully licensed
and independent providers of medical care in Pennsylvania. Such
legislation has been proposed in other states as well, a trend favored
by insurance carriers and some health systems as a lower cost
alternative to physicians.
Despite some occasional differences of opinion, I believe there
are opportunities for medical societies and healthcare organizations
to be mutually beneficial. Medical society programs promoting

physician wellness and burnout prevention coordinate well with
similar programs sponsored by health systems. Understandably,
physicians may be reluctant to disclose symptoms of burnout to their
employer. In addition, a goal of most medical societies is promoting
public health. Medical society sponsored-programs promoting
vaccination and improving access to healthcare can reduce the
downstream burden to healthcare systems when patients present to
the ER with an acute illness that could have been prevented.
Fortunately, the Berks County Medical Society has enjoyed a
history of collegial relationships with the major healthcare systems in
our region, particularly Tower Health System, Penn State Health St.
Joseph, and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. I know I speak
for our members when I thank the leadership of these institutions
for their ongoing support of our programs. Membership in our
county's medical society, the second oldest medical society in the
nation, remains strong, but is not immune to the professional and
economic pressures seen nationally. I continue to be optimistic that
both private and employed physicians in our region will see the value
of membership in the Berks County Medical Society. Our leadership
remains committed to advocating for our doctors and continuing
to protect the profession of medicine so that future generations of
physicians in our area can continue our tradition of excellent
patient care.

It's like having 20 of the best
ophthalmologists and eye care
professionals right in your practice.

Adam J. Altman, MD
Helga S. Barrett, OD
Leslie P. Brodsky, OD
Jennifer H. Cho, OD
Michael Cusick, MD
Gary L. Dietterick, OD
David S. Goldberg, MD
Dawn Hornberger, OD, MS
Y. Katherine Hu, MD, MS
Lawrence E. Kenney, MD
Barry C. Malloy, MD
Michael A. Malstrom, MD
Martin F. Miller, OD
Mehul H. Nagarsheth, MD
Abhishek K. Nemani, MD
Jonathan D. Primack, MD
Kevin J. Shah, MD
Anastasia Traband, MD
Monica Wang, OD
Denis Wenders, OD

AT EYE CONSULTANTS OF PENNSYLVANIA, providing the best possible patient care begins with our board-certified
professionals, clinical excellence and evidenced based practice. In fact, when it comes to comprehensive eye care, our
ophthalmologists and optometrists are some of the best that you'll find anywhere. But more than that, our entire practice is
committed to cooperative management of your patient. It means that we communicate and consult 360˚. We share information,
and we provide direct cell numbers to our partner physicians. It means that we listen carefully to patients and their physicians
and provide a wealth of patient and physician education materials. And ultimately, it means better outcomes for your patients.
For consultations and referrals, call 610-378-1344.

Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses | Bladeless Custom LASIK |
Laser Vision Correction | Cornea and External Diseases | Corneal
Transplants | Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry | Contact
Lenses | Low Vision | Glaucoma Eye Care | Cosmetic and Reconstructive
Eyelid Surgery | Pediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry | Diabetic
Retinopathy | Macular Degeneration | Vitreo - Retinal Surgery

EyeConsultantsOfPA.com
Wyomissing | Pottsville | Pottstown | Blandon

SUMMER 2018

|

7


http://www.EyeConsultantsOfPA.com

Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018

Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 1
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 2
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 3
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 4
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 5
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 6
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 7
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 8
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 9
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 10
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 11
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 12
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 13
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 14
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 15
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 16
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 17
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 18
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 19
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 20
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 21
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 22
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 23
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 24
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 25
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 26
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 27
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 28
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 29
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 30
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 31
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2018 - 32
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BCMS_MedicalRecord_Fall2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalSocietyHealthWellnessDirectory
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalRecord_Spring2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalRecord_Winter2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2018b
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2017-18
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_Physician_Fall2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/MedicalRecordSpring2017
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com