Announcements

Dear AAR Member,

Please find HERE a letter which describes our plan of action in response to the BCBSAL proposed fee reductions that are scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2010. You may help us significantly by providing to us an estimate of the global financial impact upon your practice. I need this information prior to August 16. Our approach will involve seeing if there is any common ground with the subspecialties included in MASA to approach BCBSSAL. In addition, we will begin to develop quality monitors that provide value to the BCBSAL network.

After you have read the letter, please feel free to contact myself or any of the members of the AAR Radiology Advisory Group.

Mark H. LeQuire, M.D.
President
Alabama Academy of Radiology

BCBSAL Radiology Advisory Group Meeting, April 21, 2010

Outcome of BCBSAL Radiology Advisory Group Meeting, October 16, 2009

2010 AAR Fall Meeting

AAR Awarded for Excellence in Meetings and Education

Alabama Academy of Radiology for participated in the ACR Chapter Recognition Program for 2009. The Alabama chapter was selected to receive the award for Meetings and Education in Division C. An award ceremony for the Chapter Recognition Program will take place during the ACR Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference in which the award will be presented.

Notice to Membership:

Colleagues:

It is with great sadness that we notify you of the death of Dr. Steven Karl Teplick, President of the Alabama Academy of Radiology.  Dr. Teplick died of natural causes on December 8, 2009.   He is survived by his wife of forty years, Carol, his brother, Richard, his sister, Ellen, his mother, Selma, his two daughters, Jennifer and Joanna, and his four grandchildren.

At the time of his death, Dr. Teplick was the Chairman of Radiology at the University of South Alabama.  After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont, he attended medical school at Hahnemann in Philadelphia.  Both a residency and a fellowship in neuroradiology followed this training at the Boston City Hospital.  Subsequently, he served three years in the Army Medical Corps before returning to Hahnemann.  Before coming to the University of South Alabama to stay, Dr. Teplick left Hahnemann to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Department of Radiology at the University of Arkansas.

During Dr. Teplick's professional career he was recognized by medical students, residents and colleagues as a superb teacher and diagnostician.  In his honor, a memorial fund has been established at the University.  "The purpose of the fund is to honor and reward medical students who specialize in radiology and are committed to life-long learning as exemplified by Steven C. Teplick, M.D., F.A.C.R.".  Donations may be made to the Steven Karl Teplick M.D., F.A.C.R. Memorial Award Fund.  Please make checks payable to USA and mail to:  USA Office of Development, TRP III Suite 2150, 307 North University Boulevard, Mobile AL, 36606.

John T. Renz, MD
AAR Silver Medal Award

The Alabama Academy of Radiology would like to congratulate John T. Renz, MD, FACR, as a recipient of the AAR Silver Medal Award. Please click here for a press release. The Silver Medal is awarded by the Alabama Academy of Radiology to an individual for distinguished and extraordinary service to the American College of Radiology and/or the Alabama Academy of Radiology. Service to radiology can be in teaching, basic research, clinical investigation, or radiologic statesmanship, such as outstanding contributions in work with the ACR/AAR, other medical organizations, governmental agencies and quasi-medical organizations. Please click here to view a list of past recipients.

Arthur Sandy, MD
AAR Past President

Congratulations Dr. Arthur Sandy on a job very well done! The AAR is very thankful for all of your efforts and exceptional leadership during your term as AAR President. The Silver Medal is awarded by the Alabama Academy of Radiology to an individual for distinguished and extraordinary service to the American College of Radiology and/or the Alabama Academy of Radiology. Service to radiology can be in teaching, basic research, clinical investigation, or radiologic statesmanship, such as outstanding contributions in work with the ACR/AAR, other medical organizations, governmental agencies and quasi-medical organizations. Please click here to view a list of past recipients.

James H. Larose, MD
Recipient of the Ira L. Myers Service Award

Congratulations to James H. Larose, MD for being one of two recipients of the Ira L. Myers Service Award, presented at the MASA Awards and Inaugural Ceremony on May 23, 2008. The award is presented to members of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama who have served the medical profession faithfully and meritoriously during their lifetime. The award was first given in 1986 to, and is named in honor of, Ira L. Myers, MD, Alabama’s State Health Officer, who served from 1963-1986. Dr. Larose has been a member of the AAR since 1971, and is an active participant at state meetings. He has also served his county medical society, the Medical Society of Montgomery County, as a member of the Board of Trustees and as a delegate for MASA. He was the founder of the American College of Nuclear Physicians, serving as representative for three years and many leadership positions. Dr. Larose has been active in service to his community through the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Boy Scouts of America.

Jason Crowder, MD
Recipient of the 2007 Robert Stanley Award for Outstanding Resident and Fellow Research

Congratulations to Jason Crowder, MD for being awarded the 2007 Robert Stanley Award for Outstanding Resident and Fellow Research. The award is named in honor of Robert Stanley, MD in recognition of his lifetime commitment to radiology education and research. Dr. Crowder is the first to receive the award, and is recognized for his presentation during the 2007 Spring Meeting on CNS Gliomas.

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