Northeast Physicians Invited to Dinner Discussion
Next Tuesday in Tupelo Hosted by MSMA Trustees
 All physicians in northeast Mississippi are invited to discuss big topics over dinner in Tupelo next Tuesday,  November 27 . Local medical society leaders and MSMA Trustees Dr. Katherine Pannel and Dr. Brett Lampton are heading up a host committee that also includes Drs. Jim Rish and Wayne Slocum of Tupelo and Dr. Son Lam of Oxford. All physicians are invited to discuss new prescribing rules, scope of practice, legislation and new CME events.  More information is here . RSVP here .
California Health Workers Union Eyes Mississippi
After Successful Ballot Initiatives in Western States
Following three successful red state ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid, organizers and advocates are looking to see if the same plan would work in Mississippi and five other states. Read more .
Quick References on Opioid Rules Posted by Licensure Board
A summary of the new opioid rules is here . An FAQ reference is here .
Tobacco Tax Media Event Kicks Off Nov. 28
It's time to raise the state tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack. MSMA and the Invest in a Healthier Future Coalition will hold a news conference to push for the tax increase Nov. 28 at 11:30 am in the Capitol Rotunda. MSMA President Dr. Michael Mansour will represent the Association, and all physicians and medical students are invited to participate. Lots of white coats are needed for the kick-off.
Vote Again in Runoff Elections Nov. 27
The Mississippi Medical Political Action Committee has endorsed Judge Jeff Weill for the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 4, Place 2.
Be sure to vote in the Nov. 27 runoff. Learn more about Judge Weill  here .
MAPA Hosts Controlled Substance Seminar Dec. 7
The Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants is hosting a Controlled Substance Seminar at Mississippi College for PAs. The all-day meeting will be 7:30 am-7 pm on Dec. 7. For details and registration go  here .
Physicians, Office Managers: Advertise in the Journal MSMA
If you have good news to share about your practice, let everyone know with an ad in the Journal MSMA . It's one of the best ways to let your colleagues and others know about the great things going on. Email Jill Gordon to learn more! Find out more here .
Members Matter at MSMA
MSMA's membership drive is underway. Renew your membership or join for the first time. It's all online. Go here .