Central Medical Society Welcomes Dr. Mansour Tonight
MSMA President Dr. Michael Mansour will address Central Medical Society at the meeting tonight. Details are
here.
MSMA Continues Tobacco Tax Increase Push
The Association fought hard for a tobacco tax increase of $1.50 per pack of cigarettes during the 2018 legislative session. MSMA leads the Clean Air Coalition of stakeholders pushing a hike in user fees on tobacco smokers. Be on the look out as the campaign rolls forward. More information is here.
Human Trafficking Investigated at Tomorrow's Conference
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn is hosting an investigative summit on human trafficking tomorrow at the Jackson Convention Complex. Details and registration are here.
New MississippiCAN Requirements in Place
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has placed new requirements on the MississippiCAN Coordinated Care Organizations. The requirements took effect Oct. 1. Find out more here.
Health Department Pushes SIDS Prevention
The State Department of Health has resources to make parents more aware of the dangers of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). More information here.
PA Week Coming Next Week
The Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants is preparing for PA Week Oct. 6-12. The week recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. This week is also an opportunity to raise the awareness and visibility of PAs. For more on what Mississippi PAs activities, visit the MAPA Facebook page.
Doctor of the Day Gives Legislative Sway
If you're ready to be the face of organized medicine at the State Capitol, sign up today for Doctor of the Day. It's one of the best outreach programs at MSMA. Sign up
here.
Get CME at Walt Disney World in November
Join MSMA Nov. 18-20 at Walt Disney World® in Orlando and earn up to 9 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. This event is a great way to learn while having fun with family at the happiest place on earth. Register here. See the tentative agenda here.
Party Bus to Saints Game Rolls Nov. 4
Travel to NOLA on Nov. 4 to watch the New Orleans Saints take on the L.A. Rams and get valuable CME in the bus on the way. Save the date!
