1. Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief September 1, 2015
Lexington Medical Society
Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief September 1, 2015

2. LMS Physician Wellness Program
Decision Brief
Purpose
Agenda
Gain the LMS Executive Board’s approval of the Physician Wellness Program for implementation beginning on January 1, 2016.
Intent & Concept
Contracted Group
Cost Analysis
Budget
Timeline
Decision
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

3. Intent & Concept Intent Concept
Help physicians take care of their patients by taking care of themselves
Encourage physicians to seek help by offering a safe harbor
Member vetted psychologist group
Confidentiality
Endorsed by LMS, KMA
LMS contracts with the Woodland Group, a Lexington-based psychologist group
6 Visits per calendar year
$130 per visit
Physician contacts the Woodland Group directly for appointment, urgent appointment upon request
Woodland will report numbers, not names
Woodland verifies membership on the LMS website
Members sign statement of understanding, kept at Woodland Group
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

4. Contracted Psychologist Group: The Woodland Group
Six PhDs and One M.S.
Based in Lexington, can later do a Louisville option through them
Located in private setting
Charge $130 per visit
Members call their office line directly
8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
Urgent service available
Vetted personally by LMS PWP Steering Committee on June 15th
Woodland Group
535 W 2nd St #207
Lexington, KY 40508
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

5. Cost Analysis Facts: 500 active members $130 per session Assumptions
Estimate 4% of membership utilization
Estimate 2 visit average 4% 7%
10%
# Clients 20 35 50
1 Visit
$2,600
$4,550
$6,500
2 Visits
$5,200
$9,100
$13,000
3 Visits
$7,800
$13,650
$19,500
4 Visits
$10,400
$18,200
$26,000
5 Visits
$22,750
$32,500
6 Visits
$15,6oo
$27,300
$39,000
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

6. Budget First Year: Counseling: $5,200 Legal: $3,000 Marketing: $1,500
Total: $9,700
Subsequent Years:
Marketing: $500
Total: $5,700
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

7. Timeline Board Decision: September 1, 2015
Marketing Promotion: September – December 2015
PWP Starts: January 1, 2016
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015

8. Decision Recommendation:
LMS Executive Board approve a Physician Wellness Program for implementation beginning on January 1, 2016.
LMS Physician Wellness Program Decision Brief, Sept. 1, 2015