New AMA Survey Finds Physician Practice Viability Under Threat: “(With record levels of cases being reported across the United States), a new nationwide physician survey issued (...) by the AMA shows medical practices have been economically stressed by the public health crisis with a 32% average drop in revenue." - AMA | AMA Tools and Resources | AMA COVID-19 Resource Center

Florida health officials prepping for COVID-19 vaccine and protecting priority groups first: “Health care personnel, essential workers, high-risk individuals and the elderly will be the first groups to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to state health officials. In an Oct. 16 draft plan, the state Department of Health outlined how it will get Florida residents vaccinated against COVID-19 once vaccines are available." - Naples Daily News

Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector: “The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), (the FBI), and the (HHS) have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. CISA, FBI, and HHS are sharing this information in order to provide a warning to healthcare providers to ensure that they take timely and reasonable precautions to protect their networks from these threats.” - CISA

House of Medicine succeeds in delaying new federal mandate for physicians: “In response to concerns from physician organizations, including the FMA, the (HHS) announced today that it would delay implementation of new information blocking requirements until April 5, 2021. Read a high-level overview from FMA General Counsel Jeff Scott, Esq., explaining what you need to know about information blocking, how the rule could affect your practice, and where to learn more.” - FMA Letter: Request for Delay of Implementation

Renew Your CCMS Membership Today! The 2021 CCMS dues deadline is Dec. 31, 2020. Invoices were recently mailed to members who pay individually, or to practice administrators for group payment. Members (or their groups) can also pay online at ccmsonline.org/membership. Thank you for renewing!

CCMS Alliance: CCMSA invites physician spouses and CCMS members to join/renew their membership in the Alliance - Submit dues online | CCMSA President's Letter/Membership Form

-Collier Comprehensive Report 11/4

-Florida Comprehensive Report 11/4

-Florida Dashboard (Collier County Total Cases as of 11/4: 14,909 )

-HHS Updates to Provider Relief Funds Reporting | Fact Sheet

-Collier Extends Revised Mask Order Through April 13th

-Updated DOH Testing Sites

-Outpatient Practice Recommendations

-PPE and COVID Supply Discounts Available (CCMS online store offering special promotions for members & friends of CCMS. The current promotion is a 10% discount for new customers. Visit the online store, register yourself/your practice, and use discount code: colliercms).

More COVID updates and resources are available at ccmsonline.org/resources.

Telehealth Vendor Evaluation, Selection and Processing: TODAY, Nov. 5, 12:00 - 1:00PM. Register online.

TODAY, Nov 5, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Event presented by Ms.Medicine & the Cincinnati Sexual Health Consortium. Virtual lecture with renowned sexual health experts (including CCMS Member Dr. Lisa Larkin) will discuss what clinicians need to know about sexual health. Earn 2 CME credits. Cost $50. Register online

Wednesdays, 5:30PM, Naples restaurant locations

Drs. Paul Jones and Bryan Murphey were quoted in the Life in Naples magazine article "NCH Healthcare System Welcomes Kristin Mascotti as Chief Medical Officer". (online pg. #38)

Physicians know that the relationships we build with our patients are the foundation for helping them achieve better health.

We can never guarantee outcomes, but when our patients place their trust in us and adhere to our medical advice and treatment plans, they are much more likely to live healthier lives. We earn that trust by demonstrating our empathy, our dedication and our knowledge. In a sense, we are in the relationship and communication business. Every day, we are utilizing those skills with our patients.

Now, we must use our skills to build relationships with legislators. Our goal is to improve the environment for practicing medicine in Florida. We know that by doing this, our patients will be the ultimate beneficiaries.

The odds of getting a pro-physician, pro-patient legislative agenda passed in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. are greatly enhanced when we have strong relationships with the elected officials whom we need to advance these ideas. It is incumbent upon all of us to take the time to get to know our legislative representatives on a personal level. To tell them our stories and share our vision for making our communities healthier.

The FMA is proud to be a diverse, purpose-driven organization that includes physicians with a range of political views. We might disagree at times about politics, but there is absolutely no disagreement about our love for the medical profession and our desire to take care of our patients. Our diversity is our strength. Our unity is our power. We must use that strength and power to defend our profession and help our patients.

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Seeking physician offices who can welcome a high school student for career learning opportunities such as shadowing, scribing, lab work, research assistance, etc. Please contact CCMS if interested or for more details.

Seeking Medical Office Front Desk Position: Seasoned front desk physician office position either full or part time in Naples or Bonita Springs. 20+ years of experience and familiar with Compulink EHR and NexGen MDI patient management software systems. Please call Jennifer at (239) 595-3861.

Seeking CARGivers for senior clients in their homes: We are a licensed agency providing companionship and personal care for our clients. Training provided, the applicant provides a caring heart and a true desire to help others! Must be 21 years of age or older. Text the word CARE to (239) 596-2050 to apply. Or visit homeinstead.com/naplesfl.

Seeking Registered Nurse Supervisor of Inpatient Services: Highly motivated RN with flexibility to meet needs of department in the Naples area for Avow Hospice Inc. Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; at least 1-3 years hospice experience preferred. Visit https://avowcares.org/careers/.

Shared Medical office space available: 2335 Tamiami Trail N # 501, Naples, FL 34103; for more information please call Dr. Warner at (239) 572-0402.

Seeking Certified Surgical First Assistant Position: Highly motivated CSFA with excellent credentials and adroit skills seeking employment in the Naples area in the medical specialty of Plastic/Facial or Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery. License / Certification #178193 – current. Contact Dennis Griffin, CSFA,

(603) 547-5652.