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BERKS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

A Quarterly Publication

To provide news and opinion to support
professional growth and personal connections within
the Berks County Medical Society community.

Berks County Medical Society
MEDICAL RECORD
Lucy J. Cairns, MD

Editorial Board

SUMMER 2017

Features

ORGAN DONATION
TRANSFORMS LIVES

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D. Michael Baxter, MD
Daniel B. Kimball, MD, FACP
T. J. Huckleberry, MPA

A Salute to those
who Served
to Save Lives

Berks County Medical Society Officers
Gregory T. Wilson, DO
President
Michael Haas, MD
President Elect
D. Michael Baxter, MD
Chair, Executive Council
Dan Kimball, MD
Interim Treasurer
Patti Brown, MD
Interim Secretary
Andrew R. Waxler, MD
Immediate Past President
T. J. Huckleberry, MPA
Executive Director
Betsy Ostermiller
Executive Assistant

Berks County Medical Society
875 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 102B, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: 610.375.6555 | Fax: 610.375.6535
Email: info@berkscms.org

The opinions expressed in these pages are those of the individual authors
and not necessarily those of the Berks County Medical Society. The ad
material is for the information and consideration of the reader. It does
not necessarily represent an endorsement or recommendation by the
Berks County Medical Society.
Manuscripts offered for publication and other correspondence should be
sent to 875 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 102B, Wyomissing, PA 19610. The
editorial board reserves the right to reject and/or alter submitted material before
publication.
The Berks County Medical Record (ISSN #0736-7333) is published four
times a year by the Berks County Medical Society, 875 Berkshire Boulevard,
Suite 102B, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Subscription $50.00 per year. Periodicals
postage paid at Reading, PA, and at additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Berks County Medical
Record, 875 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 102B, Wyomissing, PA 19610.

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10 Page from the Past
22 Prior Authorizations - One More Reason
To Be Angry At Health Insurance Companies?
24 Five Ways To Boost Employee Morale
During the Summer Months
26 Grapefruit: Friend or Foe?
32 Residents' Day and Memorial Lecture

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Editor's Comments
President's Message
Compass Points
Resident Life
Alliance Update
BCMS News & Events

Cover: Photo of kidney recipient Jeremy Renninger and his son Christian.
Content Submission: Medical Record magazine welcomes recommendations for editorial
content focusing on medical practice and management issues, and health and wellness
topics that impact our community. However, we only accept articles from members of the
Berks County Medical Society. Submissions can be photo(s), opinion piece or article.
Typed manuscripts should be submitted as Word documents (8.5 x 11) and photos should
be high resolution (300dpi at 100% size used in publication). Email your submission to
info@berkscms.org for review by the Editorial Board. Thank YOU!
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