JanisS.CoffinDOFAAFP, FACMPE, PCMH CCE

Family Medicine • Augusta, GA

Chief Transformation Officer, Medical College of Georiga/ Augusta University

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Office
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
Phone+1 706-721-4336

Fax+1 706-721-6572
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Summary

Dr. Janis Coffin is a family physician in Augusta, GA. She received her medical degree from Kansas City University and has been in practice 19 years. She is experienced in healthcare delivery, healthcare reform,value based care and academic group practice.

Education & Training

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine/Capital Region Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

GA State License 2005 - 2025
CO State License 2010 - 2021
MO State License 2016 - 2021
AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
NCQAPCMH Certified Content Expert

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Medical Executive Committee of MCG Health 2012
Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians, 2012
MCG-SOM, Academy of Medical Educators 2011
Resident Exemplary Teaching Award 2011
Thomas A. Sappington Award Department of Family Medicine (Teaching Award), MCG, Augusta, Georgia, 2007-2009, 2010
Medical Student Exemplary Teacher Award 2009, 2010
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
Alpha of Georgia Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2009
Certified Medical Practice Executive MGMA (Medical Group Management Association), 2009
Outstanding Young Clinical Science Faculty Award Faculty Senate of the School of Medicine, 2008
AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Alpha Omega Alpha Association, 2008
Red Rose Award American Medical Women's Association, 2007
Awards received during combat operations in Iraq: Army Commendation Medal 2004
National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2004
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas 2004
Service Bar for service in the AOR, and the 4th Infantry Division Combat Patch 2004
Guest Speaker at the 7th Annual Force Health Protection Conference 2004
Commencement Speaker for the 2004 Graduating Class Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 2004
Promotion to MAJOR in the United States Army 2004
Young Alumnus of the Year 2004 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 2004
Promotion to CAPTAIN in the United States Army 1998
Presidential Scholarship Award 1990-1993, 1994
Female Swimmer of the Year for the Intermountain League, NCAA Division II 1994
Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship 1994
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Role of Social Support in Screening Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy Uptake among U.S. Adults.
Ansa, B., Datta, B., Ibrahim, S., Islam, K., Saucier, A., Coffin, J.> ;Healthcare. 2024 Jan 30
Child Marriage and Cardiovascular Risk: An Application of the Non-laboratory Framingham Risk Score.
Datta, B., Ansa, B., Pandey, A., Haider, M., Adams, M., Saucier, A., Puranda, R., Coffin, J.> ;High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention. 2024 Jan 1
2 citations
Patient perspectives of an individualized diabetes care management plan
Ashley Saucier, Benjamin E. Ansa, Janis Coffin, Mariam Akhtar, Andre Miller, Holly Mahoney, Denise M. Hodo, Carla Duffie, Brittney Fontenot, Holly E Andrews, Selina A....> ;European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare. 2017 Jul 6
40 citations
Vision Loss in Older Adults.
Allen L. Pelletier, Ledy Rojas-Roldan, Janis Coffin> ;American Family Physician. 2016 Aug 1
1 citations
Modified Stage 2 and Stage 3 Meaningful Use for Eligible Providers: Performance Metrics, Reporting Period Lengths, and Hardship Exemptions.
Richard Self, Janis Coffin> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2016 May 1
5 citations
Undocumented and uninsured: aftereffects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Nataly Agabin, Janis Strickland Coffin> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2015 Mar 1
Specialty Recertification.
Kesavan P, Agabin E, Coffin J> ;J Med Pract Manage. 2015-01-01
An update on the ICD-10 transition.
Edward Agabin, Janis Coffin, Prasand Kesavan> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2015 Jan 1
The need to educate medical students about health care policy.
Janis Coffin, David Nguyen> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2015 Jan 1
ACIP's new recommendation for pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years and older.
Morgan Kelly, Janis Coffin> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2015 Jan 1
Group identifies efficiencies in consult tracking and follow-up.
Janis Coffin, Carla Duffie, Sara Gorrell, Patrick Hatch> ;MGMA Connexion. 2014 Jan 1
Protecting patient data on the go.
Edward Agabin, Prasand Kesavan, Janis Coffin> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2014 Jan 1
1 citations
The Patient-Centered Medical Home and Meaningful Use: a challenge for better care.
Janis Coffin, Carla Duffie, Megan Furno> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2014 Mar 1
The new era of healthcare: incorporating patients' rights and responsibilities in diabetes management.
Bindiya Chauhan, Janis Coffin> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2014 Jan 1
ICD-10: are you and your staff prepared?
Bindiya Chauhan, Janis Coffin> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2014 Jan 1
1 citations
How sequestration cuts affect primary care physicians and graduate medical education.
Bindiya Chauhan, Janis Coffin> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2013 Jul 1
Affordable Care Act.
Rak S Coffin J> ;J Med Pract Manage. 2013 Mar-Apr
3 citations
Value-based purchasing and the doctor-patient relationship.
Ruth George, Janis Coffin, Sierra George> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2013 Jan 1
Sustainability in medicine.
Ruth George, Janis Coffin, Sierra George> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2013 Jan 1
7 citations
Hospital care quality information from the consumer perspective.
Rosiland Harrington, Fanta Kasiah, Janis Coffin> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2013 Jan 1
6 citations
Understanding how the Physician Quality Reporting System affects primary care physicians.
Rosiland Harrington, Janis Coffin, Bindiya Chauhan> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2013 Jan 1
A review of value-based purchasing.
Bindiya Chauhan, Janis Coffin, Rosalind Harrington> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2013 Jan 1
Restrictive covenants: points to ponder
Ruth George, Janis Coffin> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2013 Jan 1
18 citations
Social media and you: what every physician needs to know.
Bindiya Chauhan, Ruth George, Janis Coffin> ;The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2012 Nov 1
Georgia's opioid prescribing policy: how to protect your patients, staff and faculty.
Janis Coffin, Carla Duffie> ;Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2012 Jan 1
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Journal Articles

Changing Time and Tides of Healthcare: Starting To Swim.
George, RS, Coffin, JS, Pratt A, MGMA Connexion
Deep Venous Thrombosis: Risk Factors and Prevention.
Coffin, J.S, Resident & Staff Physician
Using Scribes to Enhance Efficiency and Productivity in the Offic.
Coffin, J.S., Khan N, Case in Point
Cultivating Patient Engagement
Janis Coffin, DO, FAAFP; Carla Duffie, DNP, MHSA, RN; Thad Wilkins, MD, FAAFP; Patrick Hatch, BS, Journal of Healthcare Information Management
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Books/Book Chapters

Essential Evidence.
Chapter: STDs (lymphognanuloma venereum)
Coffin J, Ford AEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Pelvic Pain
Coffin J, Harrell JEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Amphetamine Toxicity
Coffin J, Fasoranti CEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Diverticulitis
Wilkins T, Coffin J, Holmes KEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
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Lectures

Gynecological Issues.
Dept. of Family Medicine Noon Conference
Combat Related Injuries.
Noon Lecture to the 2nd Year Medical Class
Prenatal Care.
Dept. of Family Medicine Intern Orientation, 2006
Newborn Exam.
Dept. of Family Medicine Intern Orientation
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
Multiple locations, 2006-2009
Women’s Health.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA, 2006
Interviewing/CV for Employment.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA
Chest Pain.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA, 2005
Preventative Medicine/ACS Guidelines.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA, 2007
Clinical lecture regarding SOB to 1st Year Medical School Class.
Vaginal Bleeding.
Vaginal Bleeding/Postmenopausal Symptoms.
MCG Mini Medical School
When Family Medicine Becomes Battle Ready.
Family Medicine Interest Group
Abnormal Pap Smears.
40th Annual Primary Care and Family Medicine Symposium; Augusta, GA
PCMH, Meaningful Use, and Incentive Dollars Associated With These.
47th Annual Primary Care and Family Medicine Symposium; Augusta, GA
Meaningful Use and other Federal Regulatory Guidelines.
Annual Fall CME Scientific Seminar and Update in Clinical Medicine Conference; Kansas City, MO
Pain Pain Everywhere: How to Teach and Protect Our Patients, Staff, Residents and Faculty.
Conference on Practice Improvement, Greenville, SC (paper presentation)
Patient Navigator: Navigating Health Care Barriers Using Health Information Technology (HIT).
Conference on Practice Improvement, Greenville, SC (poster presentation)
Academic Medicine and Women Physicians.
American Medical Women’s Association, MCG Campus
The Department of Family Medicine is Focused and Dedicated to Providing Patient and Family Centered Care to all of Their Patients.
Patient Family Centered Care Conference, GHSU MCG Health, 2011
Alternative Practice Models.
Department of Family Medicine, GHSU MCG Health
Seasonal Allergies, Augusta Chamber Women in Business.
Augusta, GA
Raft Debate.
Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA
10 Guidelines to Help Women Stay Healthy.
Lunch and Learn Seminar, MCG Campus
Personal Financial Management Conflict Management.
Dept. of Family Medicine Resident Retreat Program
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Other

Listeria Contamination Related to an Oscar Mayer Recall.
Coffin J, Channel 12
http://www.wrdw.com
Augusta, GA
Health Benefits of Honey.
Coffin J, Channel 26 and on the WB
Augusta, GA
Lead-based Paint.
Coffin, JS, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
How the Medical Home Enhances the treatment of Patients with Chronic Disease.
Presenters R. A. Gabbay, P. Balkan, J Coffin
http://www.dorlandhealth.com/webinars/chronic_disease_medical_home/
Family Medicine Patient Navigator.
J.T. Wilkins; J.A. Coffin, etc
http://www.georgiahealth.edu/patientnavigator/index.html
What's Going Around.
Coffin J
Medical Issues in the Community, Augusta, GA , 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011,
Flu.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Influenza vs the Common Cold: What to look for.
Coffin J, Channel 26
Augusta, GA
What’s Going Around -Strep Throat, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Upper Respiratory Infection.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Fighting Back, Prevention and Early Detection Make the Difference.
Coffin J, Columbia County Magazine featuring the article
Evans, GA
LifeSkills for Women” & “Routine Care is Best from Clinic, Not ER.
Coffin J, the Augusta Chronicle featuring the article
Augusta, GA
Women’s Health.
Coffin J, Channel 6 news
Augusta, GA
Discussion of Women’s Health Good Morning Augusta.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
What's Going Around - Who can call me quickly with the rundown?
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
CDC urges baby boomers to get tested for Hepatitis C.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Heat Exhaustion.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Medical Issues in the Community. Augusta, GA
Shingles-The Chance I Don’t Want To Take (video).
Coffin J, Georgia Health News
Medical Minute.
Dr. Sean Francis, Dr. John McDonough, Dr. Laura Irwin and Dr. Janis Coffin, women’s health issues
Augusta, GA
Heat-related illness.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Prescription drug abuse in teens.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
The Rising Trend of Children with High Blood Pressure.
Coffin J, various times WGAC 580 AM
Augusta, GA
Medical Myths.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
Meningitis.
Coffin J, Augusta Family Magazine
Augusta, GA
E. coli.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
Common Winter Ailments.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
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