Medical Board Issues Imposter Alert
The State Board of Medical Licensure has issued an alert that "an unknown individual is contacting Mississippi licensed physicians and is posing as an Investigator" of the Medical Licensure Board. More details are in the letter from Executive Director Dr. Ken Cleveland here .
Medicaid Managed Care Commission Examines Services
Today the Medicaid Managed Care Commission met on using population health management as a tool to keep patients healthier and keep health care costs down. Components would include preventative screenings, curbing tobacco use, paying physicians 100 percent for screenings, and more.
MPA Kicks off "Mending Minds" Campaign Today
The Mississippi Psychiatric Association kicked off its new faith-based public service campaign this morning. The goal of #MendingMississippiMinds is to reduce stigma around mental health and build a bridge to faith-based communities as part of the effort. Find more information here .
Dr. Mary Currier Attends Last BOH Meeting
State Health Officer Dr. Mary Currier is leaving her post on Nov. 1, and today's State Board of Health meeting was her last. Dr. Currier started as State Health Officer in 2010 and spent 34 years with the Health Department. MSMA commends Dr. Currier on her exemplary career and for all she did for public health in Mississippi.
5 Reasons to Read the Surgeon General's Opioid Report
Mississippi physicians are waiting for new opioid dispensing rules to go into effect. Which makes this a good time to review the opioid report of Surgeon General Jerome Adams, found here .
CME with Mickey Mouse Agenda Set
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 final 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!
MSMA President to Speak in Gulfport
Coast Counties Medical Society will host MSMA President Dr. Michael Mansour in November. Details are here .