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House GOP tax cut bill has pluses and pitfalls for healthcare stakeholders: "Healthcare companies, executives and professionals could enjoy lower business and personal taxes while facing reduced revenue due to Medicare and Medicaid cuts that may be used to pay for the tax reductions." - Modern Healthcare 

CMS allows more docs to sit out MACRA: "The CMS will exempt more small providers from having to comply with MACRA, while docs in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System will have to prove they're saving money." - Modern Healthcare 

New AMA Research Finds One in Five Physicians Ready to Reduce Clinical Work Hours: "The burden and bureaucracy of modern medicine inflict a toll on U.S. physicians and appear to be major factors influencing physicians' intentions to reduce clinical work hours or leave the profession...." - Mayo Clinic Proceedings 

AMA Releases New Research on Physicians' Patient Mix: "Physicians see more insured patients as Medicaid expansion under ACA increases insurance coverage." - AMA Policy Research Perspectives

Practice Management Report 2017: Strategies, Staff Issues, and Complaints: "How are physicians dealing with patient complaints? Is reputation what really drives patients to choose their physician or is it something else? Do physicians feel like they need more staff help?" - Medscape
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2018 Member Dues! 
Your CCMS member dues deadline for 2018 is December 31, 2017. You can pay online now, and individual and group practice invoices were mailed in October and earlier this month. 

Hurricane Assistance for medical practices and small businesses: If you are a physician whose medical practice was damaged by Hurricane Irma, you can apply now for the FMA's Foundation for Healthy Floridians Disaster Relief Program grant funds to help restore or rebuild your practice. All applications will be confidential and must be received by Nov. 28, 2017. Online application  Download Form
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline to apply for physical disaster damages in Florida. Businesses and individuals with physical damages caused by Hurricane Irma should apply for SBA low-interest disaster loan before the Nov. 24, 2017 deadline. Learn more

The CCMS Physician Wellness Program is designed to help our members prevent and treat physician burnout with a variety of options. The program offers confidential, convenient, cost-free access to psychological services for CCMS members - up to 6 complimentary sessions per year. For details, and to learn about more wellness options, visit  ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.  
EventsUpcoming Events
Rescheduled! FCCMS Charity Golf, Nov. 12th

TOMORROW, November 10, 6:00pm,  Mutual of Omaha Bank
Sunday, November 12, 8:00am, Bonita Bay Club East in Naples
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Friday, November 17, 6:30pm, Wyndemere Country Club
 
More events at ccmsonline.org/events

Partner Events:
  • NCH Stroke Conference, Nov. 18, NCH Telford Building, open to all physicians, registration fee applies if non-NCH employee. 8.5 CME available. Learn more 
  • Medical Errors CME, Nov. 14, 5:30pm at NCH Telford Building, open to all physicians, no RSVP necessary.
 
CCMS members - if you have not upgraded to your FREE professional CE Broker account with CCMS, send your license number and preferred email to CCMS, we will enroll you at no additional charge.

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Dr. Rebekah Bernard's practice, Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care has added a new physician, Dr. Jennifer Jameson. Dr. Bernard opened Gulf Coast DPC 16 months ago and her practice is now at a full capacity of 600 patients. Dr. Jameson is now accepting new patients of the practice.

Dr. Michael Havig is presenting a webinar today, Nov. 9th at noon in conjunction with the Florida Orthopaedic Society entitled, "Alternative Payment Models in Healthcare: How can I use an online marketplace to attract a growing number of self-pay patients". Open to CCMS members, learn more/register.

Dr. Cynthia Nehrkorn, on behalf of Avow, has written a thank you message for community physicians in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Read more

Dr. Clinton Potter was featured in the article: Doctor schedules info sessions about medical marijuana in the  Naples Florida Weekly.
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BankUnited
BankUnited has rejoined the CCMS Circle of Friends preferred vendor program. BankUnited has more than $35 billion in assets and more than 100 branch locations and focuses on the financial needs of growing companies and their executives, consumers, and commercial and middle-market businesses in Florida and New York. The bank offers a broad range of online services, treasury management tools for businesses, and traditional depository and lending products. Contact Lisa Portnoy for more information on benefits for CCMS members, call 239-233-3747 or email.

LegalShield
CCMS members, family, and staff receive special pricing on LegalShield legal and identity theft plans. Founded in 1972, LegalShield has 1.6 million memberships protecting and empowering 4.1 million lives and serving 140,000 businesses throughout the United States and Canada. Members can talk to a lawyer on any personal legal matter, no matter how trivial or traumatic, all without worrying about high hourly costs. LegalShield has provided identity theft protection since 2003 with Kroll, the world's leading company in ID Theft consulting and restoration. More Information
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Seeking practice management position: Experienced physician practice manager seeking full-time position with a group practice. Demonstrated ability to achieve high quality, cost effective results with improved staff and patient satisfaction. Email for more information.

Medical Receptionist
: Specialty office in Naples seeking check-in receptionist to greet patients. Ability to multi-task with excellent communication skills. Typing and strong organizational skills, process over the counter payments, data entry, scanning, phone calls, scheduling, reconcile at the end of day, scheduling appointments, faxing, copying, filing and additional duties as needed. Looking for team players willing to assist where needed. Bilingual preferred but not required. Must be reliable and hard-working. Part to full-time Mon-Fri, check in at 7:50-8am. Early/late hrs may be required. Salary $11.00/hr. Email if interested.
 
Medical Assistant: Needed for busy pain management practice. One year of clinical experience preferred. Must be able to obtain accurate medical history and patient vital signs and document in EMR. Ability to be a self-starter, work independently with multiple responsibilities and be a team player are a must. Excellent people skills, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and explain required information to patients. Salary commensurate with experience. Email if interested.
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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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