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CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
July 12, 2018
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 News Briefs
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CMS to test new screening for provider enrollment: "The CMS wants to make it easier for physicians to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid through a pilot program that streamlines the screening process." - Modern Healthcare
Hospitals file petitions to keep competitors out of Southwest Florida market: "Hospital competitors in Southwest Florida have filed petitions to oppose three new hospitals that state regulators approved June 1." - Naples Daily News
Q&A with Dr. Barbara McAneny on the AMA's priorities, physician burnout: "The American Medical Association's House of Delegates recently wrapped up a busy agenda that included resolutions on drug prices, mental health and LGBTQ inclusion in the medical field." - Modern Healthcare
Collier commissioners, challengers discuss mental health, growth, sales tax at forum: "Collier County commissioners Andy Solis and Penny Taylor and two challengers for their seats, Brad Schiffer and Stephen Jaron, discussed topics spanning mental health, growth, affordable housing and a proposed sales tax hike at a public forum...." - Naples Daily News
Medical milestone: U.S. OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures: "U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use." - Modern Healthcare
Trump administration freezes risk adjustment payments: "The Trump administration is halting billions of dollars of payments to insurers under the Affordable Care Act's risk-adjustment program, a move that further disrupts the insurance market and could lead to more premium increases next year." - Modern Healthcare
Florida case puts medical staff self-governance under fire: "After a hospital medical staff renewed a physician's privileges, trustees at the Florida hospital moved to push out the 15-year veteran by refusing [to] renew his privileges because they claimed their own investigation found deficiencies in his patient care...." - AMA Wire
New resident physicians arrive in Naples for three-year training: "The NCH Healthcare System... welcomed its second class of 12 physicians July 1 for its internal medicine residency program. In addition, there are three chief residents who serve as junior faculty." - Naples Daily News
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CCMS Member Notices
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Summer is a great time to utilize the CCMS Physician Wellness Program benefits! CCMS offers up to 6 confidential, cost-free counseling sessions to physician members per year, discounts on fitness center memberships, small group activities for members, and more. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness. This week's physician burnout article comes from Dr. Charmaine Gregory:
How I Beat Burnout.
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2018 RCC Cards: CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the
2018 RCC Card, which provides discounts at restaurants and merchants. Order a card at
ccmsonline.org/membership or call CCMS, 239-435-7727. Cards will be mailed to the office address on file unless otherwise specified.
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Join a Committee! All CCMS members are invited to join a CCMS committee. Voice your opinions and help execute CCMS activities and policies by participating on committees such as Membership, Programs, Legislative, Women's Health Forum, and Physicians Wellness. View the committee list and email CCMS if interested.
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Correction: The new Collier Neurologic Specialists fax number is 239-262-5903. Please do not use fax number 239-430-1553. Thank you!
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Upcoming Events
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Only a few seats remain for the opioid prescribing course this Saturday! |
TONIGHT, July 12, 5:30 PM, Collier Neurologic Specialists
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
FOMA & CCMS Mandatory Opioid Prescribing Course
Saturday, July 14, 9:00 AM, Avow
Open to providers with DEA licenses. Free for CCMS & FOMA physician members; non-members $50 each. Learn more about the new law at ccmsonline.org/resources.
CCMS After 5 Social
Thursday, July 26, 5:30 PM, Timeless Eatery
Free for CCMS physician members & prospective members, and 1 guest each, with a special invite to our resident physician colleagues.
Friday, August 17, 5:30 PM, Cavo Lounge
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
Thursday, September 6, 6:00 PM, Vi at Bentley Village
Free for CCMS physician members & one guest each; non-members $75 each.
Saturday, October 6, 8:00 AM, Bonita Bay Club East in Naples
Open to the public.
Partner Events:
- FMA Annual Meeting, August 3-5, Universal Orlando (CME includes new mandated opioid course)
- NCH Grand Rounds CMEs, Thursdays, 7:30am at NCH Telford Building. Complimentary, no registration required.
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Spotlight on CCMS Members
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
Dr. Lynn Byerly and
Dr. Jeffrey Zimm were featured in the July issue of
eBella Magazine in the Inspired Living article,
Seeing is Believing.
Dr. Dr. Caroline Cederquist authored the article,
10 Low-Carb Fruits and Berries in the Healthy Living section of the
eBella Magazine July issue.
Dr. Joseph Magnant, Dr. Patrick Nero and Vein Specialists' Fort Myers and Bonita Springs locations earned Vein Center Accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) making them one of nine total accredited Vein Centers in Florida.
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FCCMS Announces 2018 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce that Christy Taylor, MPH, CPH, a Miami resident in the class of 2020 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is the winner of their 2018 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students. The $12,500 award recognizes future physicians who are Florida residents and have demonstrated excellence in community service, in memory of Dr. Lascheid, co-founder of the charitable Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples and a Past President of the Medical Society. It is the fourth year the Foundation has provided this scholarship. Read more |
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Classified Ads
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Collier County Medical Society, founded in 1957, is a non-profit professional association of over 500 physician members. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community. This e-newsletter is designed to assist our members as we strive to provide the best healthcare in Southwest Florida.
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