CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Support Scholarships for Medical Professionals
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50 counties with high life expectancies: Does yours make the list? "Life expectancy in the United States has either fallen or remained flat over the last few years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Collier County ranks #15 on the list with a life expectancy of 83.43 years." -
USA Today
AMA Statement: Court ruling in CVS-Aetna merger leaves patients unprotected: "Despite an unprecedented review that dragged many details of this merger into the light, today’s (9/4) decision ultimately fails patients, will likely raise prices, lower quality, reduce choice, and stifle innovation." -
AMA
House committee throws spotlight on prior authorization burden: “Four doctors representing physician associations told House lawmakers that onerous prior authorization requirements delay necessary patient care, lead to burnout in physicians and result in worse outcomes.” -
Modern Healthcare
New FDA Webpage on Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Use of Vaping Products: "FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working closely with state and local health officials to investigate incidents of severe respiratory illnesses associated with the use of vaping (...). FDA has created a
Consumer Update (...), as well as a new
Lung Illnesses Associated with Use of Vaping Products webpage (...)." -
FDA
Americans 'fed up' with high healthcare costs, surprise billing, Verma says: "CMS Administrator Seema Verma said transparency and value-based payments are the future of American healthcare. If hospitals don't accept it, Medicare for All could be on its way." -
Modern Healthcare
The Physicians Foundation Launches Campaign to Help Prevent Physician Suicide: "In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, The Physicians Foundation, today (9/17) announced the launch of Vital Signs, a campaign to help raise greater awareness about the physician suicide epidemic and to provide physicians the tools to attend to their own wellbeing." -
The Physicians Foundation
Competition in commercial health insurance decreases since 2014: “The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today (9/17) that the share of highly concentrated markets in the commercial health insurance industry has increased from 71 to 75 percent between 2014 and 2018.” -
AMA
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Now Available Online: The Forum Magazine Sep/Oct 2019: Read
this month’s issue for an update from the FMA Annual Meeting, a history of Women in Medicine, and more.
CCMS Members: are you receiving your copy of the magazine in the mail every other month? If you are not, please
contact us at your earliest convenience.
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Women's Health Forum Call for Speakers: Plans are underway for the 12th Annual CCMS Women's Health Forum, Saturday, February 22, 2020, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at Naples United Church of Christ. This popular event is an educational forum for the public as a service to our community. Members who are interested in participating as a speaker, please complete the
interest form and return to CCMS by Monday, September 30th.
Interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor? Please see our
exhibitor form. CCMS members who are solo practitioners receive special rates,
email us for details. For more information, call the CCMS office at (239) 435-7727.
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Collier County Medical Society Alliance - Enroll or Renew Membership
CCMS invites physicians and their spouses to
join the Collier County Medical Society Alliance if they have not already done so. Your membership contributes to their mission to serve the community via outreach programs, award college scholarships, cultivate an atmosphere of friendship in the medical community, and so much more.
CCMSA's President's Letter.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program are open to all CCMS physician members. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
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TODAY, Thursday, September 19, 6:30PM, Seasons 52
Free for CCMS women physician members & prospective women physician members.
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Saturday, September 28, 8:00AM, Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome; $25 per raffle ticket ($100 for five).
Raffle entrants need not be present to win.
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Friday, October 18, 6:00PM, home of Drs. Nena & Zdenko Korunda
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective CCMS members, PLAN physician volunteers, & one guest each.
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Thursday, November 7, 5:30PM, Club Pelican Bay
Free for CCMS physician members & prospective members, as well as their physician assistants and nurse practitioners (sorry, non-medical guests are not permitted).
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Partner Events:
Bob Rommel for State Representative fundraising event, Oct. 3, 5:30pm,
625 9th St. N. Suite 201, Naples.
Co-hosted by Dr. Stephen Schwartz and Dr. James Talano.
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Fifth Annual SWFL Diabetes & Wellness Conference, Nov. 3, 10:00am, Florida SouthWestern State College – Collier Campus.
The full-day conference offers lecture-style talks, hands-on demonstrations, nutritional advice for diabetes management and prevention, vendors and products, support groups, and other educational opportunities. CME credits for physicians, nurses and other medical professionals are offered for this conference.
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New required one-hour CME on human trafficking, FMA online course catalog.
Free for FMA members and $25 for nonmembers (physicians must complete by January 1, 2021; this is a one-time requirement). Click
here to take the online course.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Support Scholarships for Future Healthcare Professionals: Foundation of CCMS Fundraiser September 2019
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The Foundation of CCMS 6th Annual “Docs & Duffers” golf tournament & raffle on Saturday, September 28th is fast approaching. Docs & Duffers is the Foundation's major fundraising event and enables FCCMS to continue providing scholarships to healthcare students and funds to local healthcare programs in need. The final tally of 2019
scholarship awards given by the Foundation is now $34,500.
Golf registration is open to the public through Monday, Sep. 23rd for $185 per golfer or $680 per foursome. Registration includes hole contests, goodie bags, hosted refreshments, and an awards luncheon. The tournament is held at Bonita Bay Club East in Naples with a morning tee-off of 8:30am. Registration begins at 7:30am.
To enter the raffle (need not be present to win) for the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, simply choose "raffle only" at the
online registration and select your quantity of tickets or call CCMS at (239) 435-7727. The deadline for non-attendees to participate is 5pm Thursday, Sep. 26th. Suggested donation is $25/ticket or 5 for $100.
To donate an item for the raffle or golf tournament prizes, please complete the
donation form and return to CCMS by Monday, Sep. 23rd.
If you are interested in volunteering at the tournament, there are shifts available from 7am-1pm, contact
April Donahue by Monday, Sep. 23rd.
Thank you for your support!
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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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Seeking Pediatricians interested in guest lecturing: The FSU COM is seeking pediatricians who have an interest in lecturing once or twice a year to some of their 3rd year medical students. The lecture slides are already prepared and the pediatrician would present the topic. Lectures take place on FSU’s Immokalee Health Education Site. If interested, please email
Dr. Michael Gloth.
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Medical Office Space Available: Start your medical / dental practice in a build out, cost efficient suite now. Lease in the highest growth area of SWFL.
Details
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Seeking Community Liaison Position: Experienced community liaison seeking position in a medical, wellness, concierge or legal practice. Skills: understanding the business and its contributions to patient wellness; increasing volume and improving patient/client satisfaction; writing; event planning; and interviewing candidates. Available full time immediately. Contact Julie A. Basile, MS, (239) 287-2321.
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Medical Property For Lease: Bonita Springs -
Medical office in great location with two exam rooms, sinks, reception area, two restrooms, lab, kitchenette and doctor’s office. Can be leased fully furnished. No GP or internal medicine. Christine McManus, IPC, (239) 777-2020. Licensed real estate broker.
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Seeking Physicians Willing to Host a High School Intern: the Biomedical NAF Academy for Barron Collier High School is looking for physicians who would be willing to host a high school student as an intern for monthly assignments over the next year beginning this fall. If interested, please email
Mr. Ian Sharp.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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