Programs
Physician wellness & Professionals Health Program
A physician may encounter challenges that impair his/her ability to practice medicine at any time. Whether that impairment is related to feelings of burnout, drug or alcohol addiction, mental or physical disability, or even the aging process, the KMS Professionals Health Program (PHP) is designed to help physicians travel the road to recovery.
This program is grounded in a fundamental philosophy of confidentiality for its participants and for those who report physicians who they believe may need support. Except in a criminal action, any information acquired is confidential and may not be disclosed without written consent.
If you think you might benefit from the Professionals Health Program, or if you know someone who might, learn more about the PHP and referrals here. All requests for information will be held in strict confidence.
Peer review
KMS coordinates a Peer Review Service which identifies physicians to conduct peer review for hospitals and institutions who are in need of objective and confidential medical opinions. The service is intended to provide hospitals with an acceptable alternative when the handling of questions of staff privileges becomes difficult due to local considerations, small staff size, or other reasons.
If you would like to have more information, please contact the KMS office.
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Become a KMS Member
We look forward to having you as a member of KMS.
Click the link below to apply:
NOTE: To join the Medical Society of Sedgwick County click below.
- MSSC will bill you for both your KMS and MSSC dues.
Member Benefits
As a physician, joining KMS is an important indication of your commitment to the profession of medicine and to the patients you serve. More than 3/4 of Kansas physicians are members of KMS because they understand the important and valuable role this organization plays. Our priorities are physician priorities:
- Keeping the practice of medicine in physician hands
- Improving the practice environment in our state
- Ensuring the physician voice is well-represented in the legislative & regulatory arena
KMS' mission is centered on advocacy; it's job #1 for us. Every physician in the state--member or not--benefits from our respected, diligent advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues at both the state and federal level. All physicians also benefit from the work of our partner organizations:
- KAMMCO's provider-focused advocacy in the professional liability arena
- Quality improvement efforts through the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative
- Secure patient data exchange through the Kansas Health Information Network
KMS members understand the importance of their annual support. They also appreciate the additional benefits which come from membership:
- Eligibility for insurance coverage through KAMMCO, the region's leading medical malpractice insurance provider
- Hands-on assistance with regulatory issues and third-party payers
- Meaningful, physician-focused leadership learning opportunities
- Timely updates on our advocacy efforts and other developments that implicate the practice of medicine in Kansas
KMS description
The Kansas Medical Society is a professional association of physicians. Incorporated in 1859 by the territorial government of our state, the society is dedicated, through advocacy and communication, to improving the environment in which physicians practice medicine. Today, the organization's nearly 5000 members work to promote the art and science of medicine and to protect the health of Kansas citizens.
Contact Info
Kansas Medical Society
Kansas Medical Society
623 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
66612-1627
(785) 235-2383
(800) 332-0156
(785) 235-5114 fax
2013-2014 Board of Trustees
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President Michael Machen MD |
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President-elect John Eplee MD |
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First Vice President Jay Gilbaugh MD |
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Immediate Past President Mark Synovec MD |
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Secretary James Barnett MD
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Treasurer Mark McCune MD |
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Speaker of the House Lambert Wu MD |
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Vice Speaker of the House Steen Mortensen MD |
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Chairman, Legislative Committee Kevin Hoppock MD |
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Chairman, KaMMCO Don Hatton MD |
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Chairman, AMA Delegation Terry Poling MD |
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AMA Delegate Arthur Snow MD |
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AMA Delegate Richard Warner MD |
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AMA Delegate (alternate) Robert Gibbs MD |
Publications
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Resources
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