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WSOA Leadership
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John Adkison MD
President
Lyle Sorensen MD
First Vice President & AAOS Councilor
Patrick J. Halpin MD
Second Vice President, AAOS Councilor
Brian Wicks MD
Secretary/Treasurer
Walter F. Krengel MD
Immediate Past President
Robert Yancey MD
Director
Chris Kontogianis MD
Director
Tom Degan MD
Director
Michael Thorpe, MD
Director
Doug Musgrave, MD
Director
Ash Patel, MD
Director
Robert Winquist, MD
Director
Alan Greenwald, MD
Director
Pat Lynch, MD
Director
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Residents
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Did you know your WSOA membership is complimentary?
You'll receive complimentary registration to all WSOA CME/Annual meetings.
Call our office for more information 206-956-3642
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WSOA Offices
2033 6th Ave
Suite 1100
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 956-3642
Fax: (206) 441-5863
Association Executive,
Darla White
Email: ddw@wsma.org
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WSOA WINS STATE SOCIETY OF THE YEAR!
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The Washington State Orthopaedic Association received the 2009 award as the state association of the year from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. The award is based on the coordination of the Washington State's orthopaedic community in furthering the profession of orthopaedic surgery and enhancing patient care. The award was accepted at the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. April 29 by the current president, Dr. John Adkison from Yakima, and Dr. Pat Halpin from Olympia, second vice president of Washington State Orthopaedic Association. They also represent the State on the Orthopaedic Academy's Board of Councilors. The President of the State Association during 2009 was Dr. Wally Krengel, a member of the University of Washington faculty working at Children's Orthopedic Hospital. One of the primary factors in the WSOA winning this award was the breadth of leadership. Other board members who were intimately involved include:
Lyle Sorensen, MD
Chris Kontogianis, MD
Robert Winquist, MD
Brian Wicks, MD
Tom Degan, MD
Robert Yancey, MD
Ash Patel, MD
Doug Musgrave, MD
Michael Thorpe, MD
The WSOA wishes to thank the members of the University of Washington faculty who have supported the organization. The WSOA has continued a strong relationship with the University including annual financial support of the residency graduation ceremony. We have sponsored an annual competition with financial awards for resident papers. We sponsor an annual meeting for members and open it without charge to residents. We have enjoyed presentations at our annual meeting each year by members of the U. of W. faculty and residents.
Congratulations to the orthopaedic program at the University of Washington! You have played a major role in the success of the Washington State Orthopaedic Association.
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EMRs can create communication dilemmas
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Electronic medical records (EMRs) help with patient communication by giving physicians immediate access to patient information, but they can also distract clinicians during office visits and may be overused at the expense of real-time communication with patients and other physicians, according to a study from the Center for Studying Health System Change. The study of 52 physicians and other staff confirmed that EMRs enriched patient education during visits but also found that the checkbox format of the EMR could discourage open-ended questions. The availability of much more information prior to the patient visit may also discourage engagement with the patient, the authors said.
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SAVE THE DATE
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Please join the WSOA this year at our 2010 Annual Meeting!
November 19-20
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue
All members, Residents, and Practice Managers/Administrators attend at no cost!
Physician Assistants just $50!
Military Orthopaedics just $75 (includes WSOA membership for 2011!)
Download the Full Schedule
Register on line at www.wsoa.org
Or click here to download a registration form.
For more information contact Darla White at ddw@wsma.org or 206-956-3642.
Reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency today! Special meeting rate of just $109!
Close to shopping and many restaurants!
Call 1-888-421-1442 to reserve your room today!
(Discount rate ends 11/1/2010)
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Disney Institute comes to Seattle on June 28, 2010
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Every hospital, clinic, group medical practice, dental practice, or freestanding medical care provider has the opportunity to distinguish themselves through the delivery of quality services.
A one-day local workshop, Disney's Approach to Quality Service for Healthcare Professionals program will show you the importance of attention to detail in everything Disney does -- from training its Cast Members (employees) to treating every Guest (patient) as a VIP. You will hear the stories and see how Disney best practices can be easily adapted to your healthcare delivery organization.
IMPORTANT: Please use the Washington State Orthopaedic Association promotional code WSOAMNE to receive $50 OFF PER GUEST when registering. Additional group discounts are available.
TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER GO TO: www.KeysSeattle.com
No prerequisite training required.
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE WSOA NEWSLETTER
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If you'd like to contribute to the WSOA Newsletter, please contact Darla White at 206-956-3642 or email your submission to ddw@wsma.org.
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Renew Your 2010 Membership Dues Online
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Simply login to www.wsoa.org and pay your 2010 Membership dues conveniently and securely.
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Supplier Sponsorships Available
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As an ongoing effort to offer our members value added benefits, the WSOA is in the process of creating an on-line directory of medical suppliers. We will also be offering sponsorship opportunities in our monthly newsletter. Each monthly sponsor will receive article space to draw attention to their goods or services. Please feel free to pass this information on to suppliers you think might have an interest in this opportunity. For information contact Darla White at 206-956-3642 or email at ddw@wsma.org
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Contact Information
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The WSOA feels it is critical to be able to keep its members up to date on important issues affecting your practice and patient care. Please be sure your contact information is current with our office. You may email contact information updates to Darla White, WSOA Association Executive at ddw@WSMA.org.
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In Memoriam
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Please forward information regarding the passing of any WSOA members to Darla White at ddw@wsma.org so that we may share the information with your fellow colleagues.
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Physicians Assistants Join WSOA today!
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The WSOA Board of Directors has approved the membership of physician assistants in the WSOA. Please encourage your PA staff members to join. Go to www.wsoa.org and download the application. Fax completed applications to 206-441-5863 or mail to WSOA, 2033 6th Ave. Suite 1100, Seattle, WA 98121
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