MDNews - Greater Kansas

++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++ +hOSPiTAL ROUNDS +++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ of Dr. Johnson expands the capabilities of is estimated that half are actively providing BlUE CRoss AND BlUE shiElD of KANsAs NAMEs sToRMoNT-vAil hEAlThCARE fiRsT BlUE DisTiNCTioN CENTER foR CARDiAC CARE iN sERviCE AREA patient care services on a daily basis. Blue Cross and Blue shield of Kansas has Dr. Johnson is accepting new patients. communities has become a familiar practice. There are an estimated 200 telemedicine networks in the United states, involving 2,000 medical institutions. of these programs, it in 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid recognized stormont-vail healthCare, Topeka, the office by adding dermatologic, cosmetic and Mohs surgeries. he also treats a wide variety of diseases of the skin, hair and nails, such as skin cancer and psoriasis. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Johnson join services streamlined the process by which with a Blue Distinction Center designation our team," says Christopher A. Moeller, MD. Medicare-participating hospitals partner. for delivering quality cardiac care, as part "he is well-prepared to provide patients The rules reduce the burden and duplicative of the Blue Distinction Centers for specialty with top-notch care and is a welcome addi- nature of the traditional privileging process for Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are tion to our staff." Medicare-participating hospitals and critical hospitals shown to deliver quality specialty access hospitals, while still assuring account- care based on objective, transparent measures from fort hays state University and his ability with the process. for patient safety and health outcomes. The MD from the University of Kansas school measures were developed with input from the of Medicine, graduating first in his medi- medical community. cal school class. he completed his intern For more information about Wesley Medical Center and its services, please visit wesleyintensivecaring.com. Information about stormont-vail, which also is a Blue Dr. Johnson earned his bachelor's degree year in internal medicine at the University Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center is at Distinction Center for spine surgery, as well as of Kansas school of Medicine–Wichita, www.neoshomemorial.com. knee and hip replacement, is the first hospital followed by a dermatology residency at in the health insurer's 103-county service area the University of Colorado–Denver. he to be recognized for cardiac care. has received multiple honors and awards, ENDoCRiNoloGy CliNiCs To MERGE in 2006, the Blue Distinction Centers for including induction into the Alpha omega KU Wichita Endocrinology and Mid-America specialty Care program was developed to Diabetes Associates (MADA) will merge help patients find quality providers for their their medical practices effective sept. 1, specialty care needs, while encouraging health 2013. KU Wichita Endocrinology is affiliated care professionals to improve the care they for Mohs surgery, American society for with the KU school of Medicine–Wichita. deliver. To receive a Blue Distinction Center Dermatologic surgery and Dermatology Alpha honor Medical society. Dr. Johnson is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American society for Cardiac Care designation, a hospital must foundation. he has given numerous medical the current MADA office, 8533 E. 32nd demonstrate success in meeting both general presentations and has been involved in vari- st. North. KU Wichita Endocrinology will quality and safety criteria (such as preventing ous volunteer efforts. vacate its present space at Cypress Medical hospital-acquired infections) and cardiac-spe- Park. KU Wichita Gastroenterology will also cific quality measures (related to lower rates move to the new facility. of complications and death following cardiac The new practice will be located at The merger will provide the KU practice with additional space and enhance opportunities for diabetes care and professional surgery; and nonsurgical procedures, such as sTEvE ChAvEZ, MD, JoiNs KU WiChiTA PEDiATRiCs cardiac stent placement). steve Chavez, MD, fAAP, joined KU Wichita Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause Pediatrics effective May 1. he has been a education. Combining the practices will also of death in the United states, claiming nearly member of the KU school of Medicine– facilitate efficiencies. 600,000 lives each year. Cardiac procedures, Wichita teaching faculty as a Clinical including bypass and cardiac stent placement, Assistant Professor since 1985, while seeing opportunities for our patients," explains are among the most common major medi- patients at a private practice. he will now endocrinology physician Justin Moore, cal procedures provided by the U.s. health see patients at both KU Wichita Pediatrics MD, Medical Director of KU Wichita care system. locations: 620 N. Carriage Parkway and "our new location will offer many more Endocrinology. "We'll have access to an The Blue Distinction Centers for specialty 8710 W. 13th, suite 105. Dr. Chavez earned his medical degree education area and demonstration kitchen, Care program seeks to empower patients with which will result in enhanced patient educa- the knowledge and tools to find both quality and completed his residency at KU school tion and care." and value for their cardiac care needs. of Medicine–Wichita. ■ Pediatric endocrinology physician Richard Guthrie, MD, who was the founding A dv e r t i s e r s ' i n d e x school of Medicine–Wichita and founder lANDoN M. JohNsoN, MD, JoiNs MoEllER DERMAToloGy sTAff of MADA, says, "it's an opportunity for Moeller Dermatology announces that both organizations to continue providing landon M. Johnson, MD, has joined its high-quality care for diabetes and other staff. With the construction phase of the hormonal disorders." east Wichita facility complete, the arrival chair of the Department of Pediatrics at KU 18 | Greater Kansas MD News ■ MDnEwS.CoM Keurig............................ inside Back Cover MMiC...........................................Back Cover via Christi Clinic ...... inside front Cover via Christi health ...................................... 11 Wichita Nephrology Group .................. 15

• Cover