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, New Circle of Friends Vendor
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66% trust their healthcare provider on virus data, poll finds: “Sixty-eight percent of Americans say they highly trust the information that the CDC provides about the virus, 66% trust their doctor or healthcare provider, and 52% said the same about their state or local government.” -
Modern Healthcare
Proteomics study finds controversial drug could be COVID-19 antiviral: “An international consortium of researchers has used protein interaction studies to identify antiviral agents that could be effective against COVID-19 and they include one controversial drug.” -
Modern Healthcare
Coronavirus: Patients in Florida had symptoms as early as January, 2 months before first announcement: "The novel coronavirus infected as many as 171 people in Florida as long as two months before officials announced it had come to the state, a Palm Beach Post analysis of state records shows." -
Naples Daily News
How doctors can claim share of additional $20 billion in CARES Act aid: “Physician practices will get COVID-19 relief pay in proportion to 2018 net patient revenue. Learn more about what steps to take next.” -
American Medical Association
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus: “The Food and Drug Administration acted after preliminary results from a government-sponsored study showed that Gilead Sciences' remdesivir shortened the time to recovery by 31%, or about four days on average, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.” -
Modern Healthcare
AMA Launches Physician Guide for Reopening Medical Practices: “In response to states across the nation revising COVID-19 executive orders to allow elective or non-urgent medical procedures, the American Medical Association (AMA) is announcing a new resource that provides a step-by-step guide for physicians planning to reopen medical practices." -
American Medical Association
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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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Ad Reservations for the Physician Directory Due May 15th! Reserve your ad today, and reach thousands of readers of this important local healthcare directory. Ad rates start at $425, and the reservation deadline is May 15th. Download our
order form for details. CCMS members are asked to send all practice updates, and new headshots if desired, to
CCMS by May 24th.
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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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Foundation of CCMS Docs & Duffers Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM (date subject to change)
Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome
Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship details.
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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.).
Webinar: "Entrepreneurship, the effective translation of Science and Technology" Tuesday, May 12, 7:00PM.
As the fight against global pandemic COVID-19 continues, the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) has partnered with IBE Institute of Biomedical Entrepreneurship for this virtual panel presentation on relevant case studies with Q & A.
REGISTER
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Dr. Rebekah Bernard's
book
Physician Wellness: The Rock Star Doctor’s Guide—Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Life
was reviewed by
Family Medicine.
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Dr. Marta Coburn was interviewed for the article "Q&A: Collier medical examiner's office not overwhelmed by coronavirus, but workload is up" in the
Naples Daily News.
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Dr. Charlene DeLuca was featured in the article "H.E.L.L.P. IS HERE” in
Naples Illustrated (online pg. #94).
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Dr. Svetlana Kogan contributed an article "A Holistic Perspective on Viral Pandemics" to
Life in Naples magazine (online pg. #34), as well as "Holistic approach to Covid-19 prevention in
Naples Florida Weekly.
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CCMS Welcomes New Circle of Friends Vendor
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CCMS is pleased to announce new CCMS Circle of Friends vendor
HealthLynked.
HealthLynked connects patients, doctors, and data through our healthcare network. Our mission is to improve healthcare by the transfer of accurate medical information between patients and their healthcare providers, improving medical practice efficiency, increasing access to quality healthcare, and facilitating accurate medical diagnosis. CCMS members receive a free 6-month trial for HealthLynked’s Patient Access Hub services.
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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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