PHYSICANS LEGAL ISSUES CONFERENCE:
NEW DISCOUNTED PRICE OF $99!
Please join us on Sept. 21-25 at this year’s virtual Physicians Legal Issues Conference hosted by the Chicago Medical Society and the American Bar Association. We have an exciting lineup of topics and speakers, who will share insight and techniques for navigating today’s economic, political and regulatory landscape. Each day follows a theme, beginning with “Innovation in the COVID-19 Era,” followed by “Physician Practices Issues,” and concluding with “Compliance and Enforcement.” Physicians attending all four days may earn up to 15.5 CME credits.

Given the medical community’s historic contributions during the COVID crisis, the ABA Health Law Section is generously discounting attendance fees for Chicago Medical Society members. CMS physicians may attend the full conference at a reduced rate of $99, a significant reduction from the original $295.

Highlights include a keynote address by Dr. Omar Lateef, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rush University Medical Center, who will discuss his institution’s efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as challenges and changes in the delivery of healthcare. Dr. Lateef’s address will take place on Wed., Sept. 23, at 1:15 p.m.

The conference will offer short sessions on a range of timely issues in technology, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, as well as safety and legal issues associated with EHRs. Other sessions will address physician workplace issues, including medical staff privileges and disputes, compensation, and contracting. There will be sessions on new payment models, compliance issues, enforcement trends, and private equity transactions.

The conference is attended by physicians and health law attorneys from across the United States.
CALL FOR CLINICAL TRIAL VOLUNTEERS:
CONVALESCENT PLASMA TRIAL

Since April the Chicago Medical Society has partnered with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants on a convalescent plasma therapy program that has served community hospitals caring for critically ill patients with COVID-19.

The FDA recently approved another clinical trial using the investigational therapy on patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 with mild to moderate symptoms but not requiring hospitalization.
As such, CMS and MIDC are partnering on that trial and recruiting patients for possible participation in the study. We encourage you to refer patients who meet the criteria outlined below. All patients will receive a unit of convalescent plasma or standard of care throughout the trial period.

Patients who meet the following criteria may be eligible for the study:
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. Adults with laboratory confirmed diagnosis of infection with SARS-CoV-2 
  2. Symptoms of COVID -19 
  3. Ambulatory Outpatient

Patient compensation is available for participation. Patients to be evaluated should call 844-227-6432 (844-CCP-MIDC)

List of Contacts: midcccp@midcusa.com
Russell Petrak, MD
Robert Fliegelman, DO
Nicholas Van Hise, PharmD
Nathan Skorodin, PharmD

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT0443805
WIRB® Protocol #20201789

This FDA approved study is funded and administered by Metro Infectious Disease Consultants (MIDC)
2020 OSHA TRAINING UPDATES WEBINAR:
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS & BEYOND

OSHA requires that all healthcare employers maintain a written Exposure Control Plan. The plan must include a risk analysis, Hepatitis B vaccinations, follow-up procedures, an evaluation of safer sharps and training.

The 2-hour update is taught by specialists in exposure control, is designed for clinicians and their staff and includes the following topics: Health Care Worker Safety and Health, Common Hazards from Bloodborne Pathogens Associated with Medical & Dental Offices, Compliance with OSHA Regulations and Q & A. OSHA requires that your plan be reviewed, that the newest technology be reviewed and that training is repeated on an annual basis.

Attend the 2-hour training course, update your exposure control plan and satisfy most of your annual OSHA regulations today!
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