Autumn greetings from West Palm Beach. As always, I hope that this issue of Ob/Gyn Today finds you healthy and well. Years ago when I lived in suburban Philadelphia, I could tell that the cooler season was approaching by the leaves changing color. Here in Florida the same thing happens—only it is different colors that start appearing on license plates. Even here in the Sunshine State, as Fall advances there is an air of excitement and change that we all sense. Some of that is because of the weather, but this year so very much is a reflection of political and social change, as well as changes within our own structure. Practicing medicine in America is liekly to undergo a monumental transformation. We at ACOG are preparing for the remodeling of healthcare by confronting the issues squarely. With that in mind, ACOG offers a few pertinent articles here that should interest you.
The first—"Districtization" Update—briefly describes the difference between the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and our new "twin sister," the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. There are significant ramifications for the financial leverage with which we can engage in the political process.
We also invite you to read a brief piece—The 39 week rule—regarding some recent ACOG practice guidelines and how these impact the perpetual problem of defined parameters versus physicians' independent judgment. Should we, as our patients' advocates, always adhere to normative standards?
Finally, as usual, we present a few ACOG websites and other helpful hints that may assist you with clinical and practice management. We hope you enjoy these and the rest of this issue of the newsletter.
In closing, let's recognize Dr. Maureen Whelihan, who has been doing a wonderful job as your new FOGS President, and who has been remarkably busy and productive at the helm of FOGS. Mo has been a very effective President and should serve as an example for her successors to emulate. By the way, she is planning a really exceptional annual meeting next year at the gorgeous Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Plan to be there!
Finally, let's recognize Chris Seymour, Colleen Filbert and Dan Sosnoski for their yeoman's efforts in the production of this superb publication, as well as with their continuing excellent management of FOGS and Florida Section. Best wishes to all of our Fellows and Junior Fellows for a healthy and happy autumn.
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