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,
Voter Registration Deadlines
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Coalition forms to ‘combat misinformation’ on independent practice for nurses:
"More than 50 county medical and specialty societies are joining forces to push back against the “false and vitriolic narrative” surrounding a bill that would allow nurses and physician assistants to practice independently of physicians." -
FLAPOL
NCH Healthcare System adds germ-zapping robots to combat infection-causing pathogens: “A germ-zapping robot isn’t replacing hospital housekeeping; it steps in as a second layer of protection (...). NCH Healthcare System debuted the robot system that destroys infection-causing pathogens which can be devastating to patients, along with driving up costs to hospitals for addressing hospital-acquired infections." -
Naples Daily News
Collier County's Blue Zones Project sees rate of heart disease deaths drop: “Since implementing a Blue Zones Project, Collier County has seen the rate of heart disease deaths plummet. Since 2015, the rate of death from heart disease in Collier County — which includes Naples, Immokalee and Marco Island — has declined 8.1%. -
Florida Trend
CMS to alter prior authorization process this year, Verma says: "Verma in a speech before the AMA offered few details on what CMS' planned changes to prior authorization will be, only mentioning that automation of the process can improve efficiencies." -
Modern Healthcare
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2020 RCC Cards: CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the
2020 RCC Card, which provides discounts at restaurants and merchants. Order a card at
ccmsonline.org/membership or call CCMS, 239-435-7727. Cards will be mailed to the office address on file unless otherwise specified.
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Join CCMS & our Foundation at the 12th Annual Women's Health Forum - “Hot Topics in Wellness: Mind & Body,” February 22nd at Naples United Church of Christ from 8:30am-1pm. The event is free and open to the public and features presentations from CCMS member physicians, vendor exhibits, and refreshment breaks.
Attendee registration.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician
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Thursday, February 27, 6:00PM, Bone Hook Brewery
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each. Brief tour of the brewery production facilities will be available for those who are interested.
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CCMS & Lee County Medical Society Spring Social
Friday, March 13, 6:00PM, Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs
Free for CCMS physician members and prospective members, and one guest each.
Stay tuned for details.
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Thursday, March 19, 6:00PM, Avow Ispiri Community Center
The dinner program agenda includes CCMS updates, local healthcare news, and a Medical Cannabis panel. The event is complimentary for CCMS physician members and one guest each.
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CCMS Practice Administrators Seminar - "Hot Topics in Technology for the Medical Practice"
Wednesday, March 25, 7:45AM,
Porter Wright
Specifically for office managers/administrators at CCMS physician offices; CCMS physician members also welcomed. Free for one person per office, breakfast included.
Stay tuned for details.
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Saturday, March 28, 6:00PM, Naples Beach Club Hotel & Golf Club
Tickets $175 each, benefitting Physician Led Access Network of Collier County
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Partner Events:
From Brain Disorders to Brain Health: Prevention and Management of Cognitive Decline and Dementia:
Free online CME. C
ognitive health experts from the University of Florida provide the latest information on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. This CME has a focus on primary care physicians but is applicable to all physicians who may encounter patients with cognitive impairments.
More Info.
Free CEU seminars for medical practices presented in office. For more information contact
Alison Boyle, CVA or call (239) 470-7799.
Re-election Meet and Greet with Reg Buxton: Thursday, February 20, 6:00PM, Office of Dr. James Talano, The SWICFT Institute.
Dr. James Talano and Dr. Stephen Schwartz invite CCMS members to a fundraiser for Councilman Reg Buxton who is running for re-election to City Council.
More info.
NCH & CCMS Resident Physicians Luncheon, “Communication & Conflict Resolution”
Monday, February 24, 12:00PM, NCH Telford Building
Free for resident/intern physicians. No RSVP needed.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Dr. William Figlesthaler invites CCMS members to a "Dr. Fig for Congress" fundraiser on February 24th, 6:00PM at the Bay Colony Beach Club.
More Info.
RSVP
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Dr. Svetlana Kogan was featured in the
Gulfshore Business article "Celebrating Movers and Shakers" (online pg. #48).
Dr. Kogan authored an article "Balancing Your Hormones with Foods" to
Life in Naples (online pg. #34).
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Dr. Carol Roberts
contributed an article “Science, research changes perception of cannabis plant” to
Naples Florida Weekly.
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Dr. Brian Wallace
spoke at the Gasparilla Orthopedic Conference in Tampa, FL this past weekend. He presented on superior capsular ligament reconstruction and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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Congratulations to all the CCMS and CCMSA members
who walked in the CCMS Alliance Fashion Show, (fundraiser to benefit the CCMSA Scholarship Fund) on February 7th.
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Voter Registration Deadlines: March 2020 Presidential Preference Primaries & Naples City Council Elections
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The March 2020 Presidential Preference Primaries and Naples City Council elections fall on March 17th,
St. Patrick’s Day. In preparation to vote, please see the voter registration application information below. Also, please note that Florida is a closed primary state, and voters need to be registered in the political party of the primary in which they wish to vote by the voter registration deadline.
If you are a current resident of Collier County, click
here
to
complete/ revise your Florida Voter Registration Application form.
If you are a current resident of Lee County, click
here check your Voter Registration or Vote-by-Mail Ballot status, view your Sample Ballot, or find out where you vote on Election Day.
Also, below are important dates to note for the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election:
February 18: Book Closing (voter registration deadline)
March 7-14, 10AM-6PM: Early Voting
February 6-March 9: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Mailings
March 7: Ballot Request Deadline
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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 with staff: Available in North Naples. Flexible terms, Great building, Great location! Call Jeremy for details! (239) 898-3836.
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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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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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