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FE ATURES KAMMCO EXPANDS INSURANCE, HEALTH INFORMATICS ON NATIONAL SCALE 09 KaMMCO now oers relevant solutions for new, decisive areas of concern for physicians — the transition to value-based payment models and eective use of clinical data to improve patient outcomes and quality reporting. GRACEMED EXPANSION INCLUDES TOPEKA, MCPHERSON AND MORE WICHITA LOCATIONS 11 In the past five years, GraceMed, a clinic system a•liated with the United Methodist Church, has grown from three locations in Wichita to 15 locations in Kansas. INDIVIDUAL WORTH DRIVES PRAIRIE VIEW'S PHILOSOPHY OF CARE 13 A foundational belief in the worth of each individual has always been at the heart of Prairie View's bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework for caring for its patients' needs. HUTCHINSON CLINIC ROLLS OUT NEW PAIN MANAGEMENT, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY 20 In the past 10 years, the Hutchinson Clinic has witnessed many changes, but one of the most prevalent has been a steady increase in pain management patients and a steady decrease in providers taking these patients. LOOKING BEYOND THE EYES 28 While ophthalmologists often focus on saving one's vision, a neuro-ophthalmologist can often help save lives through a diagnosis. 20 19 MORE THAN A GUT FEELING: KMC OFFERS TOP GASTROENTEROLOGY DIAGNOSTICS 32 From checking a patient's gut to scoping out a stomach and more, the Gastroenterology Department at Kansas Medical Clinic in Topeka is often the first in the state and sometimes the region to oer the latest diagnostics and procedures for gastrointestinal and related conditions. DEPARTMENTS STATEHOUSE UPDATE 06 MILESTONES 07 ONCOLOGY 08 PATIENT SAFETY 10 ACCESS 16 RURAL CARE 19 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 23 VASCULAR CARE 24 LOOKING AHEAD 25 BEST DOCTORS 26 STRUCTURAL HEART 27 CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 30 CANCER CARE 31 HOSPITALISTS 34 STROKE CARE 35 HOSPITAL ROUNDS 36 13 25 Allergy/Immunology DR. IRAM SIRAJUDDIN treats pediatric patients with: • Food allergies • Seasonal allergies • Asthma • Eczema • Immunodeficiencies For more information call 316.558.8668. 401 W. 7th Street . Augusta, KS SBAmh.com . 316.558.8668