Mission -- A Tradition of Excellence since 1851

Members of the KENTUCKY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION share a mission of commitment to the profession and service to the citizens of this Commonwealth that extends across rural and urban areas. From solo practitioners to academicians to large, multi-specialty groups, KMA is the ONLY state association representing every specialty and type of medical practice in Kentucky.

Effective Representation & Advocacy

KMA’s legislative efforts demonstrate success! KMA member physicians' advocacy has resulted in: Support from 70% of Kentuckians for medical liability reform and increasing legislative support; The nation's leading patient protection and provider fairness laws including: prompt pay, independent external review, any willing provider law and a ban on insurers' all-or-nothing clauses; Complete repeal of the physician provider tax in 1999; Increases instead of reductions in Medicare Physician Payment; Improvements in public health and safety by increasing the state's excise tax on tobacco products and strengthening of the state's mandatory seat belt law; Defeat of more than 300 state legislative proposals annually that would be detrimental to patient care and the practice of medicine; Ease with which physicians participate in the legislative process through KMA's online Legislative Action Center.

Assurance of Quality Care

Established and continues to support the Kentucky Physicians Care Program through Health Kentucky to provide health care access to the indigent. Provides educational resources to improve patient safety including a Web site. Published the KMA Model Health Care Protocol on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More than 30 committees and councils work throughout the year on policies to improve quality of care in such areas as the elderly, community and rural health, domestic violence, physician workforce, maternal and neonatal health, child and school health, cancer and quality improvement. Develops guidelines and initiatives to screen, detect and treat major forms of cancer along with statewide partners. Sponsors 10-12 sports medicine symposia annually for high school coaches and trainers and develops high school athlete training guides such as heat index activity standards and body mass index measurement rules. Develops resources on several public health initiatives (eg, diabetes, smoking cessation, disaster preparedness, Choices - anti-drug video)

Practice Resources

KMA’s Medical Business Advocacy Committee has developed a number of products that benefit KMA members. Most of them are "Members Only" (password protected).
	Legal Handbook for Kentucky Physicians: This popular booklet discusses laws pertinent to Kentucky physicians and contains sample documents that can be used by physician practices - free to KMA members and available online. HIPAA materials: KMA is the only source for Kentucky physicians to obtain free material and sample forms to comply with HIPAA. "Collecting Copays and Deductibles," a paper outlining strategies for establishing more effective collection procedures. Contract Information Papers point out language in third party payer contracts including Anthem and Humana agreements. KMA is the only source in Kentucky to obtain such valuable information! Other popular practice management resources include: Model Disaster Plan for Physician Offices. 20 Questions to Consider in Choosing a Malpractice Carrier. How to Select Billing Software Vendors, Application Service Providers and Clearinghouses. Advocacy on so-called "pay for performance" programs institued by payers. KMA developed a poster for physicians to place in their offices to educate patients on quality issues. Meets regularly with Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payers representing physician interests and detailing issues physicians have with these payers.

Quality Education and Valuable Communications

How to Join

Membership in the Kentucky Medical Association is open to Kentucky physicians and medical and osteopathic students. Active members must hold an unrestricted or limited license to practice medicine in Kentucky and must also belong to the local county medical society.

Join by contacting KMA at (502) 426-6200, sending an e-mail to member@kyma.org or via an online application.

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Gain a powerful physical presence in Washington, D.C. Access some of the world's top clinical research publications - JAMA and Archives Improve the business side of your practice with proven resources, including managed care tools Save money with national discounts and privileges Help shape the future of America's health care system Join your county and state medical society, then join the AMA.