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JANIVEE BARRON NAMED plus — a one-year transition grace period. As you will recall, TMA,
BCMS UNSUNG HERO FOR JUNE along with the state associations of California, New York and
Florida, recently urged CMS for a two-year, penalty-free and audit-
Janivee Barron, chief operating officer at Vital Life Wellness, was free grace period. With the Oct. 1 deadline less than three months
named the BCMS Unsung Hero for June. away, TMA has compiled a number of resources to assist physicians
with preparations for the roll-out.
In nominating her, Ms. Barron’s colleagues said she is very organ-
ized and has been instrumental in implementing new service lines To read the CMS/AMA announcement and comments from
and overall comprehensive wellness programs. TMA President Tom Garcia, MD, and to access TMA’s resource
link, go to http://www.texmed.org.
“She monitors the pulse of the practice and helps maintain high
quality and patient overall experiences,” according to the nomina- For local discussion on this and other practice management and
tion letter. legislative advocacy topics, consider joining the BCMS Legislative
and Socioeconomics Committee by contacting Mary Nava by email
The Unsung Hero program recognizes physicians’ office managers at Mary.Nava@bcms.org.
and administrative staff who help BCMS members deliver the best
quality care to patients. Winners receive gift certificates and are eli- CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
gible for annual prizes. To learn more, visit www.bcms.org. Interior of new BCMS office takes shape
Thank you, Capital Campaign contributors!

(From left) Roxanna Cervantes, Ramona Rundle (in back),
Vaneza Guzman, Megan Juarez, Erica Garcia (in back), Dr. Bernice
Gonzalez, Unsung Hero Janivee Barron, Jennifer Lefner, NP,
Stephanie Thomas, DNP, Cynthia Ayala and Luke Wempe.

IN MEMORIAM Construction continues on schedule at the new BCMS office,
4334 North Loop 1604 West. Workers recently completed the sec-
Colette M. Kohler, MD, died June 1, 2015, at age 84. Dr. Kohler ond-floor beams, joists and deck, and prepared to pour the second-
was San Antonio’s first pediatric cardiologist and a BCMS retired floor concrete. Roofing also has begun.
member.
BCMS wishes to thank the following donors for their generosity
Arthur S. McFee, MD, PhD, age 83, died June 20, 2015. A gen- in making this project possible:
eral surgeon, Dr. McFee served in the U.S. Navy and was a BCMS
life member. Luminary Level - $50,000 Benefactor Level - $5,000
Frost Trust Dr. Chad and Rebecca
Bernard W. Palmer, MD, died June 23, 2015, at age 80. Dr.
Palmer, an otolaryngologist, was a BCMS life member. Innovator Level - $25,000 Christopherson
BB&T Dr. Del and Louise Chumley
BCMS LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY NEWS Favorite Staffing Dr. Gerald Greenfield
CMS answers call to help physicians convert their Gastroenterology Consultants Gunn Dealerships
practice to ICD-10 HEB Dr. David Henkes
Mandatory roll-out begins Oct. 1 with a one-year Mednax/Pediatrix Kahlig Auto Group
transition grace period Northside Ford Drs. Malathi and Vijay Koli
Nix Health
By Mary E. Nava, MBA Dr. and Mrs. Neha and
Chief Governmental and Community Relations Officer
Jayesh Shah
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the
American Medical Association (AMA) have announced they will Capital Campaign contributors will be recognized on a donor wall
continue in their educational efforts so that physicians are ready for at the new building. For more information and to donate, visit
the Oct. 1 switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding, with an added www.bcms.org.

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