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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Friday, October 10, 2025
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As we enter the season of giving, a time when many people review their charitable giving plans you may want to take note of new federal tax law changes taking effect January 1, 2026.
Key tax law changes taking effect beginning in 2026, are detailed in a link here from The Columbus Foundation. Individuals or households who itemize and for high-income households, along with small business owners will primarily be affected. Forbes.com suggests that it may make sense for those affected to accelerate charitable giving before the end of 2025. According to Russell James many donors are exploring options of combining several years of giving into one tax year to maximize deductions. This is a strategy that became popular in 2018 and is referred to as “bunching.”
For nearly 70 years, the CMA Foundation has turned physician-led philanthropy into measurable community change. As you plan your year-end giving and evaluate how the upcoming tax changes may affect your strategy, we invite you to consider a commitment to the CMA Foundation.
Physicians built our Foundation to make real, positive impact that reflects their passions, priorities, and legacy. Your support, whether through an annual gift, contribution of appreciated assets, or a gift in your will or living trust, ensures that physician-led innovation continues to improve lives throughout our community.
Let’s Plan Together
The CMA’s Foundation is here to help you align your giving with your goals and values. Feel free to reach out to Paula Cosby, CMA Foundation Director at pcosby@cmafohio.org or 614-240-7410 to discuss options that make sense for you and your family.
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Posted By Melanie Farkas,
Friday, October 10, 2025
Updated: Thursday, October 9, 2025
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The CMA’s Medical Student Specialty Fair was a success! Dozens of students attended the event on October 7, 2025 to learn more about a wide range of specialty areas and make key connections as they plan for their careers in medicine. Find more photos here.
The following physicians volunteered to host a table and speak with students:
- Allergy - Basil Kahwash, MD
- Cardiology - Kanny Grewal, MD
- Dermatology - Brett Kockentiet, MD
- Emergency Medicine - Robert Lowe, MD
- Family Medicine - Mike Johnson, MD, Neelam Jhurani, MD; Jessica Motley, MD
- Hospitalist - Mehren Mostafavifar, MD
- Infectious Disease - Ruth Mullowney-Agra, MD
- Internal Medicine - Matthew Skomorowski, MD
- Nephrology - Christopher Brown, MD
- Neurology - Aniket Natekar, MD
- Obstetrics & Gynecology - Tracy Cook, MD
- Oncology - Mark Segal, MD
- Ophthalmology - Lisa Borkowski, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery - Ryan Blackwell, MD
- Pediatrics - Nathan Fister, MD
- Psychiatry - Nita Bhatt, MD
- Radiology - Kristin Foley, MD
- Sports Medicine - Kelley Clem, MD
- Surgery - Keshav Deshpande, DO
A special thanks to our event sponsors for helping inspire and support these students -- The CMA Foundation, Orthopedic One, and WesBanco!
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Sedgwick has mailed Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating enrollment and reenrollment materials to qualifying employers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save significantly on your workers’ compensation premium.
In addition to annual premium savings, Sedgwick, our endorsed Partner, is proud to deliver full-service workers’ compensation claims management and cost containment strategies to nearly 60,000 hard-working Ohio employers.
Sedgwick clients annually save $160 million in workers’ compensation premium through the two highest performing savings options - Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating.
- Group Rating - over $4 billion in savings over the past ten years
- Group Retrospective Rating - over $1 billion has been earned by participants since implementation in 2009
For traditional Group Rating, Sedgwick must receive your enrollment by November 14, 2025. For Group Retrospective Rating, Sedgwick must receive your enrollment by January 23, 2026.
If you would like to request an analysis or if you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Peyton Rosier at 614-506-8195.
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Domestic violence is a pervasive public health issue that touches every community. It cuts across age, race, income and geography, leaving lasting harm to survivors and families. Nearly all healthcare professionals will eventually treat a patient impacted by domestic or family violence. For physicians, recognizing the signs and understanding the dynamics is essential. Each year, domestic violence affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S., affecting one in four women and one in nine men.1 Despite these numbers, intimate partner violence remains highly underreported, which means the true prevalence is even greater.
Domestic violence extends beyond physical harm. It includes emotional, psychological, financial and sexual abuse. These behaviors are used to exert control within intimate or family relationships. The patterns often escalate in severity over time, making early recognition by healthcare providers even more important.
Why Healthcare Providers Are Central to the Response
For many victims, the healthcare system is their only consistent contact outside the home. Physicians and nurses encounter these patients in emergency rooms, clinics and primary care offices. Sometimes patients impacted by violence present with suspicious injuries, but just as often they come for unrelated concerns. This uniquely positions providers to identify abuse, initiate conversations and connect patients with resources. Clinicians are also key in recognizing human trafficking victims, who frequently seek medical care while avoiding law enforcement.
Warning Signs Physicians May Notice
Victims may show injuries in different stages of healing, vague or inconsistent explanations, or frequent visits for nonspecific complaints like headaches or abdominal pain. Emotional cues such as anxiety, depression or withdrawal can also be indicators. Observing who accompanies the patient is critical. Controlling or overly protective partners may insist on answering questions or refuse to leave the exam room.
Read more physician strategies and screening guidelines
How Physicians Can Intervene
Even brief, supportive conversations can open the door to disclosure. Simple statements such as “You are not alone” or “Help is available” communicate empathy and safety. Having resource lists readily available — including information on local shelters, hotlines and advocacy groups — helps connect patients quickly to support systems. Careful documentation is also essential, as it may later be needed in legal proceedings.
The Opportunity in Clinical Practice
Domestic violence isn’t always obvious, but physicians are in a rare position to spot red flags. By incorporating routine questions, careful listening and readily available resource lists into patient interactions, clinicians can intervene in ways that change, and often save, lives. MagMutual provides expert resources and guidance to help healthcare professionals navigate these challenges with confidence. Learn more about the screening tools and red flags associated with domestic violence here or visit our full library of Healthcare Insights for additional support.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article does not constitute legal, medical or any other professional advice. No attorney-client relationship is created and you should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in this article without seeking legal or other professional advice.
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1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499891/
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Updated: Friday, September 26, 2025
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September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month (NIMAM), a month to highlight the continued need to address the critical challenges impacting women's mental and physical health.
Physicians CareConnection (PCC) has played a key role in reducing infant mortality rates by integrating maternal health resources and providing comprehensive support to pregnant women through the PCC Center for Optimal Care.
PCC have focused on African American women, who face disproportionately high maternal and infant health risks, with a wholistic approach that includes culturally competent care coordination, high performing partnerships, and community-driven initiatives to remove barriers to essential healthcare services.
Key achievements in 2024 include:
- Prenatal Care: PCC scheduled 363 prenatal appointments for pregnant women, ensuring timely care through partnerships with hospitals and providers.
- Healthy Pregnancy Outcomes: 40 births, 29 (73%) were full term and 36 (90%) were healthy birth weight.
- Transportation Assistance: 738 one-way trips enabled women to attend critical medical appointments.
- Housing Supports: Rent and utility payments for 60 vulnerable pregnant mothers alleviated stress during maternity leave, allowing for recovery and workforce reintegration.
- Substance Use Treatment: PCC connected 26 women with treatment and recovery services, addressing substance use challenges.
Dedicated volunteers are vital to PCC’s life-saving work, and more health care providers are needed. We are seeking primary care provider volunteers to help us meet the growing demand for comprehensive healthcare services and ensure that more people in our community have access to the care they need and deserve.
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