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CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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In this Issue
News Briefs, Member Notices & COVID-19 Updates, Events, Member Spotlights, CCMS Annual Meeting Celebration
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News Briefs
COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults: What doctors need to know: “Adults who got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible for a booster six months after their second shot.” - AMA
Top 10 stories from the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: “Nearly 700 physicians, residents and medical students gathered for the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates to consider a wide array of proposals to help fulfill the AMA's core mission of promoting medicine and improving public health.” - AMA
WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk: “The World Health Organization warned Monday (11/29) that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with “severe consequences.” - AP
A report from the Commonwealth Fund highlights racial inequities in Florida's health care system: "Researchers are calling for policy changes to improve health equity. They say one way Florida can do that is by expanding Medicaid." - Health New Florida
A judge will look again at Florida's effort to halt federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates: “Pointing to a new state law, a federal judge has decided to reconsider Florida’s request for an injunction against a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.” - WFSU
Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states: “The preliminary injunction by St. Louis-based U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp applies to a coalition of suing states that includes Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.” - ABC News
US panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck: “A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday (11/30) narrowly backed a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the coronavirus.” - AP
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CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: English | CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: Spanish | |
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FMA's Medical License Renewal Guide
Is your Florida medical license set to expire on Jan. 31, 2022 (MDs), or March 31, 2022 (DOs)? Read the FMA 2022 Florida medical license renewal guides for allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians. Keep these guide handy to avoid renewal delays and
get up to speed on exemptions and CME benefits.
Read Allopathic Guide >
Read Osteopathic Guide >
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Renew Your CCMS/CCMSA Membership Today!
CCMS: The 2022 CCMS dues deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. Look for invoices to arrive in the mail soon for members who pay individually, or to practice administrators for group payment. Members and groups can also pay online at ccmsonline.org/membership. If you are enrolled in autopay and have any changes or questions, please email us or call (239) 435-7727 at your earliest convenience. Thank you for renewing!
CCMS Alliance: CCMSA invites physician spouses and CCMS members to join/renew their membership in the Alliance - CCMSA President's Letter/Membership Form
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Renew CCMSA Alliance Membership >
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CCMS Physician Member Survey Results
View our responses on member physicians who are accepting new patients to help with your referral needs. Member physician who would like to be included, be sure to complete the CCMS Member Survey to help us better connect with CCMS members, and connect members with each other. The survey also offers to collect and share member cell phones with each other for those who provide permission solely for this purpose. To request a list of members who’ve given permission, contact CCMS.
View Survey responses >
Complete the CCMS Member Survey >
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Upcoming Events
NOTICE: All current event dates subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Foundation of CCMS Virtual Wine Pull Fundraiser
Mon., Nov. 1 - Mon., Dec. 6
Open to the public; Each entry wins a bottle of wine or a gift card from Naples Wine Collection, valued at $50-$100 or more. Suggested donation $75/entry or 3/$200. Random bottle "pull" takes place digitally starting 12/7.
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CCMS "After 5 Social"
Wed., Dec. 15, 6:00PM, The Terraces
Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each. RSVP by 12/10.
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CCMS New Member Welcome Reception
Fri., Jan. 14, 6:30PM, Wyndemere Country Club
Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each, as well as CCMS Circle of Friends vendors (two attendees per company). Thank you to title sponsor, Solas Wealth.
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Partner Events
Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available
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2022 Imagine Solutions Conference
Mon. March 7, 8:30AM, Arthrex One Conference Center
Featuring 20 world class thought leaders including healthcare speakers Sean Carroll, Vice President of Science Education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Ray Jordan, CCO, Moderna. $700 per person More info
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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CCMS Honors Physician of the Year, COVID-19 Leaders, and New Board President at Annual Meeting Celebration | |
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CCMS members and guests met to honor local physicians at the CCMS 2021 Annual Meeting Celebration on November 13th at Arthrex One Conference Center. The event, rescheduled from this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featured in-person award presentations and recognition of the 2021-22 CCMS President who was installed in July. The meeting also featured guest speakers Dr. Christopher Adams of Arthrex, and Dr. Joshua Lenchus from the Florida Medical Association.
CCMS presented Dr. Mark Russo with the 7th Annual CCMS Physician of the Year Award, which recognizes exemplary contributions to the practice of medicine and/or outstanding service to the community. In addition, CCMS honored three physicians who went above and beyond to help keep Collier County safe during the pandemic. These COVID-19 Leadership Awards were presented to Dr. Rebekah Bernard, Dr. Corin DeChirico, and Dr. David Lindner. To adjourn the Celebration, CCMS 2021-2022 President Dr. Alejandro Perez-Trepichio gave his incoming President’s address, thanking physicians and the community for their work during the pandemic and offering his vision for the year to come.
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OB/GYN Resident Seeking Employment Opportunities: 3rd year resident at LSU-Shreveport. Received M.D. degree from Florida State University. 2016 Foundation of CCMS Scholarship recipient. Born/raised in Collier County, looking to return home to practice. Contact info: Karisa Brown, MD; cell (239) 601-1896 | |
Concierge outpatient practice in downtown Naples seeking LPN/MA. Must have experience in taking vital signs, scheduling appointments, Cerner EMRs, performing EKGs, and phlebotomy. Candidates must be professional, team players with customer service skills. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, 401K, and health insurance. Monday-Friday shifts. If interested, please email resume to Susan. | |
CCMS member home for sale: Grand Waterfront home, Royal Harbor on canal, 4900 sq ft, two stories with elevator, 2 boat lifts, exterior and interior with kitchen upgrades 2020-2021. Contact John, Morguard Management at (504) 579-4672. | |
Physician Assistant Student Seeking Internal Medicine Preceptor: In need of an internal medicine preceptor (MD, DO, PA, NP) who is willing to precept for one month. Available months are October-December. If interested, please contact Samantha Isabella at (239) 285-6706. | |
Board-certified anesthesiologist/pain medicine specialist interested in office space share. Physician with pain medicine/addiction treatment practice in Washington, D.C. looking to open office in Naples area and share space with another physician. More information at dcpaindoc.com. If interested, contact John Dombrowski M.D. FASA at (202) 345-1784. | |
Busy physician office in North Naples is seeking medical assistant who is highly skilled, motivated and experience is a plus. This is a fast paced, growing practice and candidates must be self-starter, multi-tasked and highly motivated. Please call Jennifer at (239) 591-2803. | |
Neighborhood Health Clinic is seeking a Part Time Database Assistant to join the Development team as an integral internal representative, working with the donor base, fundraising objectives, donor and volunteer relationships, and independent projects. Contact CDO Keith Maples at (239) 529-2264. | |
Naples pediatric practice seeking NP or PA for 3 to 5 days a week. Please contact CCMS if interested. | |
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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