MSMA President, Michael Mansour, MD
MSMA Executive Director, Claude Brunson, MD
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Thank you for being a valued member of MSMA
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Through your membership in MSMA you help to continue the 150 year tradition of MSMA being the voice of medicine and representing the interest of patients in Mississippi. By joining more than 5,000 physicians and healthcare partners you bring strength to the numbers that make it possible for MSMA to continue to have a positive influence on health policy.
I hope you will learn more about MSMA advocacy by reading the
President’s Page
of the January issue of the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association to be found here at
MSMAonline.com
under the Journal tab. You may also click
here
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We are stronger together. Thank you for being part of the solution.
Michael Mansour, MD, FACP, FACC
President, Mississippi State Medical Association
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Have a question? Ask one of your MSMA Staff Members.
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A video from Claude Brunson, MD
CME in the SAND 2019
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Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
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MSMA along with MSA, MS Society of Anesthesiologists, have worked closely on this issue several months in conjunction with ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.
MSMA attended the board meeting on February 22nd, 2019. During open session, the board discussed the regulation 29 amendment that was previously voted for on July 2018.
Purpose: Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-13, to promulgate rules for the administration of anesthesia in the dental office to allow dentists to provide patients with the benefits of anxiety and pain control in a safe and efficacious manner. More info on Regulation 29 found
here
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Summary: The final decision was for the board to form and refer to a committee for advice. The committee will be comprised of two oral surgeons, one periodontist, two pediatric dentist, one dental
anesthesiologist
and one MD. The board will report back in six months.
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Teens and Tanning Beds Don't Mix - Urge House Lawmaker Support for SB 2847
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Our lawmakers have the opportunity this year to pass a bill in Mississippi that would protect our children from increased risk of melanoma and other potentially deadly skin cancers by prohibiting the use of indoor tanning devices by anyone under the age of 18. This legislation has passed in the Senate and now awaits a vote in the House. Please ask your Representative to support SB 2847 and urge Chairman Sam Mims to bring SB 2847 up for a vote by March 5th in the House Public Health and Human Services Committee.
MSMA has implemented "Calls to Action" . We make it easy.. all you do is click the
link
below and personalize your message and your message will be sent straight to lawmakers. Make your voice heard!
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Preventing Burnout: Talking to Colleagues Is Good Medicine
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Dr. Jennifer Bryan, MSMA Board of Trustee Chair, recently shared an article in the private forum, Physicians for Mississippians also known as PFM. PFM remains a great tool to connect and meet physicians across the state. If you are not a member and would like to be then have a fellow physician add you. Or if you would like to be added to the FACEBOOK group, please
email Jill Gordon
and she will get you added. If you are a PFM member, add your colleagues, post and engage others with conversation and share information.
"Speaking words of encouragement and gratitude to our colleagues may seem like a small thing. Not so—it is an important, easy way to reduce social isolation among physicians and restore meaning to the practice of medicine."
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Coast Counties Medical Society
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Coast County physicians held an event at IP Casino and a record 100 plus Coast Physicians attended.
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Coast County Leaders and alliance members. Phillip Levin, MD also played a big part in the event.
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John Pappas, MD, MSMA Board of Trustee member, attends meeting to engage Coast County members.
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#MSMAMembersMakingADifference
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Meridian and UMMC Residents gathered at Manship in Jackson on February 21st, 2019. It was great to visit with so many wonderful Residents for engaging conversation and great food and drinks.
MSMA Board of Trustees member, Katherine Pannel, DO, MSMA Student Board of Trustee member Avani Patel, Chief of Staff and Director of Government Affairs David Roberts, and Director of Marketing, Jill Gordon were all in attendance.
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Thank you to our Resident Dinner Sponsors
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MACM: the leading provider of professional liability insurance for physicians in Mississippi. To request a quote and learn more about the benefits of coverage, see the
website
at
www.macm.net
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Bill Grete, a healthcare Lawyer for Brunini Law Firm, gave a presentation on contract negotiation. His presentation was designed to help Residents navigate employment contracts. Bill has over 30 years of healthcare law experience.
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Kyle Thompson presented physician exclusive mortgage solutions. Better rates and more options! Kyle says, "Liberty has the best solutions in all 50 states specifically for physicians." He can help you navigate the best terms!
If you would like more information, contact Kyle at 601-966-0566 or email him
here
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