If you participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2017, your MIPS final score and performance feedback are available on the Quality Payment Program website. A fact sheet is also available here.
West Nile Season Remains a Threat
As warm weather hangs around, the dangers of West Nile continue across the state. As of today, 42 human cases have been reported. To learn more, go here.
TBT: Physicians Mean Business
Healthcare in Mississippi is economic development in Mississippi. For details on the amazing impact physicians have on our state's economy go here.
Gov. Bryant Signs PA Week Proclamation
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. To view the proclamation, go here.
Doctor of the Day Video Touts Benefits of Signing up
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. A video with a link to sign up is 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.
CME & the Saints Kicks off 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. Details to come!
Save the Date
Coast Counties Medical Society will host MSMA President Dr. Michael Mansour in November. Details are here.
Deadline to Register to Vote is Oct. 8
With an important judicial race coming this November, it's important to register to vote. MMPAC has endorsed Judge Jeff Weill for the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 4, Place 2. The election will be Nov. 6. Find out more about Judge Weill here. Register to vote here.
