CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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COVID-19 News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Nonopioid Alternatives Law Update
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Florida scientist said she was fired for 'refusing to manipulate' COVID-19 data: "The scientist who created Florida's COVID-19 data portal wasn't just removed from her position on May 5, she was fired on Monday (5/18) by the Department of Health, she said, for refusing to manipulate data." -
TCPalm
EU: Possible COVID-19 drug approval 'before the summer’: “The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be licensed drugs to treat the new coronavirus in the next few months and that a vaccine might even be approved in early 2021, in a "best-case scenario." -
Modern Healthcare
On COVID-19 front lines? Bill would forgive your student-loan debt: “Proposed legislation aims to offer private and public loan forgiveness for front-line workers delivering care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, including physicians, nurses, medical researchers and laboratory professionals.” -
American Medical Association
Domestic Abuse Spikes During COVID-19: The Role Healthcare Professionals Can Play: “Whether you’re working in a medical facility or engaging in a telemedicine call, look for the signs of possible intimate partner violence. You can empower patients who may be going through it by knowing the telltale signs and giving them useful resources for help.” -
HealthIT Answers
Insight into FDA’s Revised Policy on Antibody Tests: Prioritizing Access and Accuracy: "(...) Every step we have taken in our approach to COVID-19 testing has been a careful balancing of risks and benefits – all done to anticipate and meet continuing and evolving public health needs as we combat this virus. That’s why today (5/4) the FDA issued an update to a policy from March 16, 2020 on antibody tests for COVID-19." -
FDA
AdventHealth: 35K virus tests 'unreliable’: “The results of more than 35,000 COVID-19 tests ordered by Florida-based health system AdventHealth and performed by a third-party lab are unreliable, with the majority of the questionable tests having been conducted in Florida, the company said Saturday (5/16).”
Study shows power of SARS-CoV-2 genome testing to track viral spread: “Most COVID-19 tests have been PCR-based and work well to give a yes-or-no answer on whether a person is infected. However, they can't really go much further into genetic and epidemiological analyses needed to getting the world back on its feet.” -
Modern Healthcare
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CCMS Private Facebook Groups: We invite members and their office staff to join a CCMS private Facebook group for discussion and collaboration during this outbreak.
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all ad reservations, submission deadlines, and member information updates for the Physician Directory have been extended to May 26th.
Reserve your ad today, and reach thousands of readers of this important local healthcare directory. Ad rates start at $425. Download our
order form for details. CCMS members with practice updates, and new headshots, please
email CCMS.
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FCCMS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all FCCMS scholarship applicants for 2020 now have until June 1 to submit their applications (the previous deadline was March 31st). This includes the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students, and Foundation Healthcare Scholarships. Applications can be downloaded
here.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. Services also extended to CCMS Alliance members and non-member Collier County physicians through May. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
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Upcoming Events
NOTICE:
Due to COVID-19
all CCMS events for May and June have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
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Saturday, July 25, 6:30PM (date subject to change)
Wyndemere Country Club
Open to the Public. Complimentary for CCMS physician members. First CCMS member guest $25; Additional seats $125 each.
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Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM (date subject to change)
Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome
Not a golfer, or not able to attend? Stay tuned for information on how you can participate in the fundraiser "remotely".
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Partner Events:
Video presentation from CCMS Circle of Friends vendor, Leading Edge Benefit Advisors, LLC - "Common COVID-19 Questions"
Topics include top 3 things HR should be doing now, important retirement provisions for employees, effective virtual employee education and enrollment strategies. Click
HERE
to view video (approx. 11min.).
Video presentation from CCMS Circle of Friends vendor, Technical Doctor - "Hot topics in technology for the medical practice"
This video replaces the in-person CCMS Practice Administrators seminar from March 25th and features an overview of IT issues. Click
HERE
to view video (approx. 6min.).
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Drs. Rebekah Bernard and David Wilkinson were featured in the article “Physician burnout amid COVID-19 pandemic a growing concern” in the
Naples Daily News.
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Nonopioid Alternatives Law Update
Florida Medical Association
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During the 2020 Legislative Session, Florida lawmakers attempted to fix some of the problems associated with 2019 legislation (HB 451) regarding nonopioid alternatives for the treatment of pain. The result was HB 743, which was passed into law and takes effect July 1, 2020.
This bill requires physicians to:
- Inform the patient of available nonopioid alternatives for the treatment of pain;
- Discuss with the patient the advantages and disadvantages of the use of nonopioid alternatives;
- Provide patients with a printed copy of the Florida DOH educational pamphlet on nonopioid alternatives; and
- Document the nonopioid alternatives considered in the patient’s record.
Physicians will not have to provide this information when a patient is receiving care in a hospital critical care unit, the emergency department, or hospice.
Click
HERE to read the FMA’s summary of the new law and what it means for Florida physicians.
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Seeking Primary Care Provider: Currently seeking primary care provider in Naples. Employed position. Minimum five years’ experience and focus in women’s health. Menopause certified or fellowship trained women’s health clinician preferred. Ms.Medicine is a national organization improving the level of care for women through our innovative concierge primary care model. Visit
msmedicine.com/careers.
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Physician Office Share in Bonita Springs:
Newly built, fully furnished & equipped medical office space currently available for rent one day/ week. Near Bonita Beach Rd. and US 41. Call (239) 784-2214 for more information or click
here
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Professional/Medical Office Space for Lease: Available Immediately. Centrally located at Pine Ridge and 41, 5185 Castello Drive Naples 34103. Spacious and bright with balcony in an office suite with a reception and waiting room. Tastefully furnished with all office amenities and services. For more information, call (239) 263-0966.
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Physician Office Share with staff: Available in North Naples. Flexible terms, Great building, Great location! Call Jeremy for details! (239) 898-3836.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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