CCMS Member Poll:
Would you attend an evening seminar on the pros & cons of opting out of Medicare? (This is not an RSVP, we are simply gauging interest at this time.)
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 News Briefs
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BREAKING: Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed: "CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt, responding to concerns from the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, said alternative start dates for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act are an option to ensure small and rural providers are adequately prepared." -
Modern Healthcare
Collier County health department to take over family planning services from Planned Parenthood: "The public health department in Collier County will start providing family planning services...in Naples and Immokalee after a contract with Planned Parenthood ends." -
Naples Daily News
Collier County hoping for state, federal Zika help: "Gov. Rick Scott is dedicating $26.2 million to fight the mosquito-borne illness, but so far Southwest Florida hasn't seen a dime." -
ABC 7
Physician Fee Schedule: Proposed CY 2017 Changes: "[July 7], the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the Physician Fee Schedule to transform how Medicare pays for primary care through a new focus on care management and behavioral health designed to recognize the importance of the primary care work physicians perform. The rule also proposes policies to expand the Diabetes Prevention Program...." -
CMS.gov
Q&A: 'This is not about gun control ... this is about public health,' says new AMA president: "Dr. Andrew Gurman...discuss[es] the major policy decisions made at the AMA's recently concluded annual meeting, including the group's call to end the ban on federal funding for research on gun violence." -
Modern Healthcare
Five-year wait ends for Florida immigrant children to be eligible for health insurance: "The phone calls for appointments and inquiries are coming in now that a five-year wait has ended for immigrant children in Florida to be eligible for state health insurance." -
Naples Daily News
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Upcoming Events
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Don't forget to register for the FCCMS charity golf tournament and/or purchase your raffle tickets! |
July 22, 6:00 PM, Member home in Quail Creek, address provided upon registration
July 29-31, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
August 11, Vi at Bentley Village
CCMS After 5 Social
August 17, stay tuned for details
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Spotlight on CCMS Members
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue!
Dr. Rebekah Bernard was featured in the
Naples Daily News article,
Saying no to insurance: Some area physicians giving direct primary care a shot.
Dr. Caroline Cederquist penned the article
Balance What You Eat in the July issue of
eBella Magazine.
Dr. Shirley Codada was featured in the
Gulfshore Life July issue article,
Here Come the Game Changers.
Dr. Eric Hochman authored the recent
Naples Daily News "Doctor's Notes" column,
The thing to do: Become active and engaged in your healthy future.
Dr. Jeffrey Larkin and
Dr. Peter Boyd invite you to attend the Florida Society of Pathologists 2016 Summer Anatomic Pathology Conference, July 23-24, at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida. Early bird deadline is Friday, July 15th. Sylvia Asa, MD, PhD, an endocrine pathologist at University Health Network and professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, will discuss the latest hot topics in thyroid pathology including: the controversies, diagnostic criteria, and terminology changes.
Register online.
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CE Broker Benefits for CCMS Members
CCMS Members: have you upgraded to the FREE, PROFESSIONAL CE Broker account offered by CCMS? Normally this would cost $29 a year but there is no charge to CCMS members.
To register: contact the CCMS office with your name and license number: call (239) 435-7727 or
email us. As soon as we register your details, you will receive information directly from CE broker to get started.
CE Broker Professional Account benefits include:
See your renewal requirements in detail.
Quickly report missing CE.
Check your compliance status anytime.
Know when your requirements are fully met.
Find approved educational providers.
Receive important notifications from your regulating agency.
Permanently back up your reported documents.
Store heart cards & multiple licenses.
Access your account through FREE apps. (Apple and Android)
Review all past course info in your Course History.
Digitally Store all your certificates.
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New Circle of Friends Benefit for CCMS Members
CCMS is pleased to welcome new Circle of Friends vendor,
WBN Marketing LLC. Naples-based, WBN Marketing is a full-service marketing company and leading area provider of website development and search engine marketing. WBN offers expert marketing and branding knowledge for several local core industries, including the medical industry. CCMS members receive a 10-20% discount, depending on services provided. Email
Nella DeCesare or call 239-919-0933.
Please also join us in welcoming back law firm
Porter Wright to the Circle of Friends program. Porter Wright works with health care businesses and providers to solve complex legal problems, stay in compliance with regulatory obligations, and take advantage of growth opportunities. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org.
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More on MACRA ...
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Classified Ad - Position Available
Seeking Board Certified MD or DO physician with a focus on Internal Medicine providing quality care within a primary care delivery system. Proficiency with electronic health records and technology. Excellent salary and benefits in a growing SW Florida environment. If interested, contact April Donahue at CCMS. Inquiries are confidential.
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Collier County Medical Society, founded in 1957, is a non-profit professional association of over 500 physician members. We seek to advance the interests of physicians and their patients through education and the improvement of public health. This e-newsletter is designed to assist our members as we strive to provide the best healthcare in Southwest Florida.
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