Meeting Minutes

Nov. 18, 2006 Executive Committee Meeting

Present: Dr. Carl Kalbhen, Dr. John Hibbeln, Dr. Abraham Dachman, Dr. Lim-Dunham, Dr. Jay Korach, Dr. Mustafa Bashir, Dr. Kate Feinstein, Dr. Richard Mintzer, Dr. Micheal Racenstein, Dr. Eric Russell.
The meeting was called to order at 4:20 PM at The 500 Club of Rush University Medical Center.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the October 19, 2006 meeting were approved.

RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION REPORT:
Awarding cash prizes to residents participating in the Resident Section Oral Boards Review was approved in  previous Executive Committee discussions. Dr. Bashir reports that at the October Review, at which the prizes were first awarded, great interest was shown in the awards and a friendly competition developed. The resident section heartily endorsed continuing the award program. Dr. Bashir further stated that he had a sponsor for the November Resident Break-Out Section and had potential sponsors for additional sessions.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Dr. Kahlben reviewed the program for the evenings educational speakers. A question was raised concerning the RSNA Mentor Program and Dr. Kalhlben stated he had had no contact with that program at this point.

SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT:
Dr. Hibbeln gave the Financial Report for October, 2006; revenue and expense items were as expected, with the Society’s finances remaining strong.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT:
Dr. Korach reported that a substitute speaker was found for Dr. Tennefy for the January 2007 meeting. Dr. Mullan, from The University of Iowa, has agreed to speak on “Interstitial Lung Disease: A Fundamental Approach.”

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT:
With the departure of Dr. Len Bok, the Nominating Committee recommended granting an interim trustee appointment to Dr. Joy Sclamberg from the RushMedicalSchool. The motion was seconded and approved.

ILLINOIS RADIOGICAL SOCIETY REPORT:
Dr. Mintzer, the Program Director for the  March 2007 combined IRS/CRS/CIRS Educational Symposium lead a discussion concerning  planning for the meeting. Speakers and topics were reviewed as well as the format for the meeting. He is awaiting responses from the invited lecturers and the positions are mostly filled.

OLD BUSINESS:
CME credits were available for the October meeting. Twelve people submitted for a total of twenty four CME credits. Verbal responses were favorable from the physicians in attendance who were surveyed.

NEW BUSINESS:
A discussion concerning the upcoming potential passage by Congress of the Deficit Reduction Act was engaged and the potential adverse impact this bill would have on the practice of Radiology debated. It was noted that due to the start of the new congressional session and the changing nature of the House, that it was unlikely that these changes could be averted.
Dr. Dachman and Dr. Mintzer started a discussion concerning the current state of cancer screening centered about the use of CT colonography. They briefly reviewed some of the existing and forth coming clinical trials, difficulties in cancer screening and insurers’ concerns of efficacy and cost effectiveness. Dr. Dachman reviewed the experience of the University of Wisconsin stating these issues are not insurmountable but need coordination with local insurers. Drs. Dachman, Mintzer and Hibbeln volunteered to form a committee to hold discussions with local carriers.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

John Hibbeln, MD
Secretary/Treasurer

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