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, House of Delegates from FMA Annual Meeting
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Collier's plan to tackle mental health, substance abuse challenges taking shape: "A plan to bolster services and support for Collier County residents struggling with mental health disorders and substance abuse is beginning to take shape. The county's mental health and addiction ad hoc advisory committee, (...) is more than halfway through (...) drafting a plan that is scheduled to come before Collier County commissioners in late October." -
Naples Daily News
700,000 people lost health insurance in 2017, sending uninsured rate to 10.2%: "About 700,000 fewer people were enrolled in health insurance coverage in 2017 compared with the year before, marking the first year that the uninsured rate has risen since the major Affordable Care Act reforms took effect, a new study shows." -
Modern Healthcare
The Physicians Foundation is offering (a) new
resource
(which) offers physicians support in addressing social determinants of health: "Health-related social needs and associated behaviors drive 70% of health outcomes. The Physicians Foundation recognizes the urgent need to address social determinants of health (SDOH) as central to an effective health care system." -
The Physicians Foundation
Florida Surgeon General declares public health emergency in response to hepatitis A outbreak:
"Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a serious hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. Information about HAV from the CDC is available
HERE. Information specific to the Department of Health’s response and vaccination sites can be found
HERE." "In addition, the Department has launched
Floridahealth.gov/hepa, a dedicated webpage with detailed information about hepatitis A, such as FAQs, surveillance data and fact sheets for (...) physicians." -
FL Department of Health
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2019 RCC Cards: CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the
2019 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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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 Wednesday, 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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Sunday, August 25, 11:30AM, 122 Carica Road Naples, FL 34108
A complimentary event for CCMS and Alliance members and their families. Lunch and drinks will be provided.
RSVP
by TODAY 8/22
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Friday, September 6, 5:30PM, Cavo Lounge @ Mercato
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
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Wednesday, September 18, 7:45AM, Porter Wright Law Office
Designed specifically for office managers/administrators at CCMS physician offices; CCMS physician members are also welcome. Free for one person per office.
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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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Partner events:
Depression Identification & Treatment In Primary Care, Aug. 24, 9AM, Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers:
Target Audience: Physicians and Advanced Providers and Nursing. Learning objectives: Appropriately screen for mood disorders and accurate diagnosis. 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Breakfast included.
More Information
Summerfest/Fallfest 2019, Aug. 28, NCH Central Campus:
Community Health Partners’ annual Summerfest program series features educational workshops for the CHP network participating providers. The program gives payors and providers the opportunity to meet and greet, provide and share educational information, and address any concerns providers or payors may have.
More Information
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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 recently graduated from the Karl M. Altenburger, M.D. Physician Leadership Academy.
In addition, Dr. Bernard authored the article “Physicians need better PR” on
KevinMD.
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Dr. Michael Dent was featured in an article in the
Business Observer entitled “Physician aims to link artificial intelligence with medical practices”.
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Dr. Steven Goldberg was featured in an article in the
Business Observer entitled “Bolder shoulder: Prosthetic device fuels big growth for medical tech startup".
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Dr. Jonas Mansson was featured in an article in the
Naples Daily News entitled "Wire bristles from grill brushes land 3 SWFL residents in emergency rooms".
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Dr. Kathleen Marc will interviewed on the
Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland show, which is going to air this Sun. Aug. 25 at 5:30PM, introducing Aesthetic Treatment Center’s Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation Procedures.
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House of Delegates Update from FMA Annual Meeting
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Members of the CCMS delegation to the Florida Medical Association recently returned from the FMA Annual Meeting in Orlando. The delegation was active with appointments to reference committees and submitting and testifying on resolutions. Two resolutions presented by CCMS were referred to the FMA Board of Governors due to their complexities. One of those resolutions addressed the surprise billing and network inadequacy of emergency transportation services, the other requested the FMA embark upon a PR campaign in support of Florida physicians to help address scope of practice.
A CCMS resolution from 2017 that had been referred to the Board of Governors was brought back and passed by the House, and created FMA policy affirming physicians’ freedom to address the quality of their supervised APRNs and PAs without fear of retribution by their employers, and resolved that the FMA provide education and guidance to physicians who might be required to supervise APRNs and PAs as a condition of employment.
A recap of some of the other noteworthy actions of the House of Delegates will be in the September/October issue of the CCMS magazine, in your mailboxes next month.
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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 the summer or for monthly assignments over the next year beginning in the summer or 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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