 News Briefs
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MACRA 'escape clause' lets docs exclude satisfaction ratings in determining pay: "While a growing number of health systems say posting patient satisfaction ratings has improved physician-patient relations, the CMS' proposed new pay rules under MACRA would allow most doctors to minimize the role those surveys play in determining their rewards or penalties." -
Modern Healthcare
More Doctors To Retire As MACRA And Value-Based Pay Hit: "The nation's doctors, facing a tsunami of changes in how they are paid, plan to retire in droves as value-based pay replaces fee-for-service medicine and they are forced to implement more new regulations, according to a new report." - Forbes
CHS confirms it is exploring a sale: "Struggling hospital giant Community Health Systems confirmed Monday that it is exploring strategic options with financial sponsors, but said talks are very preliminary and may not lead to a transaction." - Modern Healthcare
Miami's Wynwood cleared of Zika; focus shifts to Miami Beach: "With health authorities declaring a win against Zika in Miami's Wynwood arts district, their emphasis shifts to the remaining transmission zone on nearby Miami Beach, where residents have objected to the aerial pesticide spraying crediting with halting infections." -
Naples Herald
Hospital ownership of medical practices grows by 86% in three years: "An analysis conducted by healthcare consulting firm Avalere Health and the Physicians Advocacy Institute found that from 2012 to 2015, hospitals acquired 31,000 physician practices in the U.S." -
Modern Healthcare
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CCMS Members Invited to Speak at 2017 Women's Health Forum
CCMS physician members are invited to submit applications to speak at the 9th Annual CCMS Women's Health Forum, a public service event for our community, March 4, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. This popular event attracts at least 300 attendees for a morning of exhibits and breakout sessions with CCMS member presentations on topics in women's health. Return your
completed speaker form by end of day Thursday, October 20th by fax to 239-435-7790 or
email us. Please note: space is limited, and receipt of completed form does not guarantee a speaking opportunity.
CCMS members and all vendors are also invited to sponsor and/or exhibit at this event. Complete the Sponsor/Exhibitor Form and return via fax to 435-7790 or email. Space is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited. Questions? Call CCMS at 435-7727.
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Upcoming Events
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Register for the CCMS Fall General Membership Meeting for more on MACRA! |
September 29, Hilton Naples
October 13, Kensington Country Club
October 21, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples
Save the Date! CCMS New Member Welcome Reception
November 11, Wyndemere Country Club
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FREE Online Education:
MU 2016 - Meeting the HIE Measure
September 27, 12-1pm and repeated on Thursday, September 29, 12-1pm Category 1 AMA Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits available Interpreting Your 2015 PQRS Feedback Report September 23, 12-12:30pm
CCMS members - have you signed up for your FREE professional CE Broker account with CCMS? If not, send your license number and preferred email to
CCMS, we will enroll you in the professional version of CE Broker at no additional charge.
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Spotlight on CCMS Members
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue!
Dr. Charles Anderson will be leaving his practice at Physicians Regional Medical Group effective 9/23/16 and relocating to Melrose, FL. Patient correspondence should be routed to PRMC at 6101 Pine Ridge Rd #11, Naples FL 34109, 348-4116.
Dr. Corey Howard and
Dr. Amy Chappel invite you to attend the Healthcare Transformation Summit, presented by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. This 1/2 day event runs from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 23 at the Naples Grande Resort, with continental breakfast and lunch included. Featured presenters include leaders from both NCH and Lee Memorial Health Systems who are on the leading edge of true healthcare transformation.
Summit invitation and details.
Dr. Julian Javier was invited to speak at the VIVAS conference in Las Vegas, September 18-22. Dr Javier is speaking on Ultrasound Guided Treatment for venous disorders and Phlebectomy, and will serve as panelist for case presentations in venous Disorders.
More information.
Dr. Kriston Kent is moving his Kent Center for LIFE into Assuage Luxury Spa at 1201 Piper Boulevard. The Kent Center for LIFE is dedicated to improving health from the inside out, including nutritional counseling, life coaching, stress avoidance and mental and physical wellness.
Dr. Brent Lovett returned to the David Lawrence Center psychiatric medical team as Senior Children's Psychiatrist. Dr. Lovett will provide direct psychiatric services to children and adolescents in Children's Outpatient Medical Services and the Children's Community Action Team, and help launch the new children's partial hospitalization program.
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Plan for the Quality Payment Program in 2017: Pick Your Pace
On September 8, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Acting Administrator, Andy Slavitt, issued a statement, summarized here (available in full at the
CMS blog):
The Quality Payment Program is set to begin on January 1, 2017, so CMS wanted to share its plans for the timing of reporting for the first year of the program. In recognition of the wide diversity of physician practices, CMS intends for the Quality Payment Program to allow physicians to pick their pace of participation for the first performance period that begins January 1, 2017. During 2017, eligible physicians and other clinicians will have multiple options for participation. Choosing one of these options would ensure you do not receive a negative payment adjustment in 2019. These options and other supporting details will be described fully in the final rule.
First Option: Test the Quality Payment Program
Submit some data to the Quality Payment Program, including data from after January 1, 2017, to avoid a negative payment adjustment. Designed to ensure that your system is working and that you are prepared for broader participation in 2018 and 2019 as you learn more.
Second Option: Participate for part of the calendar year
Submit Quality Payment Program information for a reduced number of days. First performance period could begin later than January 1, 2017 and your practice could still qualify for a small positive payment adjustment.
Third Option: Participate for the full calendar year
For practices ready to go on January 1, 2017, you may choose to submit Quality Payment Program information for a full calendar year. First performance period would begin on January 1, 2017. You could qualify for a modest positive payment adjustment.
Fourth Option: Participate in an Advanced Alternative Payment Model in 2017
Instead of reporting quality data and other information, join an Advanced Alternative Payment Model, such as Medicare Shared Savings Track 2 or 3 in 2017. If you receive enough of your Medicare payments or see enough of your Medicare patients through the Advanced APM in 2017, you would qualify for a 5% incentive payment in 2019.
Final details about the program will be released later this fall.
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Help an Aspiring Nurse with a Shadowing Opportunity
A local high school senior who aspires to become a nurse is looking for an opportunity to shadow a nurse either in an office setting or a hospital setting. The student is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 on and on Friday from 7:30 am until noon.
If you are interested in helping this student learn more about nursing and the daily activities of a nurse, from an interview to shadowing a nurse for the day, to volunteering, contact
Caron M. Staples EdD, Seacrest Country Day School, 239-793-1986 x 3706.
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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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