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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, COVID-19 Update from DOH-Collier
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News Briefs
New PCR Test Can Identify Variants: "A new type of PCR test can quickly tell which variant of the coronavirus is causing infection, helping doctors choose the most effective antibody treatments, researchers said." - Medscape
Novavax could offer unvaccinated Americans a new option, if regulators agree: “Following a long-awaited submission of data to the (FDA) last month, Novavax announced Monday (1/31) that it had formally filed a request for emergency use authorization of its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.” - CBS News
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests: “The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday (2/3) announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.” - AP News
Flu season makes comeback in Lee, Collier counties as masking and social distancing wane: “Flu season returned to Southwest Florida with a vengeance this fall and winter after years of virtual hibernation that was likely driven by widespread COVID-19-related masking and social distancing.” - News-Press
It’s Day 6 of Covid, and a Rapid Antigen Test Comes Back Positive. Stay Home, Say Virologists.: “What does it mean if a person’s rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to covid-19? According to the experts, that person is most likely still carrying a viral load high enough to infect others.” - KHN
Medicare budget neutrality is unfair to physicians. Here’s how to fix it: “(...) the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) has not kept pace with inflation and the value of physician payments is set to decline on an inflation-adjusted basis in all future years.” - FMA
Pfizer CEO says chances are 'very high' FDA will approve low-dose Covid shots for kids under 5: “Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Tuesday (2/8) said he believes the (FDA) will authorize the company's Covid vaccine for children under 5 years old under a fast-track process that allows the agency to review the data as soon as researchers compile it in real time.” - CNBC
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2022 RCC Cards
CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the 2022 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.
Order a 2022 RCC Card >
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Physician Wellness Wellness Program
Tip of the week: Connect with your CCMS member physician colleagues! Members are invited to join a CCMS physician fitness or wellness group, such as running, tennis, discussion, fishing, dinner, or make a suggestion. Email CCMS with your name, preferred contact info, and type of group desired.
Confidential, cost-free counseling/coaching sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth or in-person during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. *Update: CCMS is extending the offer of sessions to non-member physicians during the pandemic.
Learn more / Schedule a session >
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Upcoming Events
EDITOR'S NOTE: The March 10th CCMS Spring General Membership Meeting will be rescheduled.
NOTICE: All current event dates subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CCMS "After 5 Social"
Thurs., March 3, 6:00PM, Terracina Grand
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
Register >
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CCMS Lecture - "Eugenics, Experiments, Ethics - Nazi Germany, Japan, and the United States"
Wed., March 9, or Thurs., April 7, 5:30-7:45, Holocaust Museum and Cohen Educational Center
The evenings include the opportunity for self-guided tours, and light refreshments. Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each. RSVP deadlines are 5 days prior to chosen event date. More info.
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NEW DATE: CCMS New Member Welcome Reception
Thurs., March 31, 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.
Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities >
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SAVE THE DATE: CCMS & CCMSA Everblades Hockey Family Night
Sat., April 16, 5:30 PM, Hertz Arena
Stay tuned for details.
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CCMS & Foundation's 13th Annual Women's Health Forum
Saturday, April 23, 8:30AM, Naples United Church of Christ
The Women's Health Forum - “Good Health in our Changing Times,” is free and open to the public and features presentations from CCMS member physicians, vendor exhibits, and refreshment breaks.
Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities >
Register >
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Partner Events:
Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available
FMA Webinar: 2022 Legislative Session Update
Tomorrow, Fri, Feb. 11, 12:00 PM
This webinar will explain what’s at stake for physicians in the Sunshine State and provide an update on the FMA’s pro-medicine agenda. FMA members-only. Please submit any questions in advance of the webinar to membership@flmedical.org and use the subject line “webinar.” Register
FREE Virtual CME on Management of Candida Vulvovaginitis in 2022:
Two Opportunities to Join: Tues. Feb. 15: 7:30 PM | Thurs. Feb. 17: 10:30 PM
Register
Naples Cardiovascular Summit: Advances in Cardiology for Primary Care
Fri., Feb. 25, 7:00AM | Sat., Feb. 26, 7:00AM, Arthrex One Conference Center
Cost: $75 Physicians | $50 Nurses | $50 APP’s and 1st Responders | Free Medical Residents & Students. More info | Register
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 | Register
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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COVID-19 Update from DOH-Collier
Kristine M. Hollingsworth, B.A., Assistant to the Administrator and Public Information Officer
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As of February 3, Collier County continues to have high community transmission with a new case positivity rate of 18.1% or 451.3 cases per 100,000. NOTE: The Florida Department of Health was notified that two laboratories had technical issues and need to report historical COVID-19 results. These results range from September 2021-January 2022; a majority of these results fall in December 2021 and January 2022. These will show up as “new” cases. We are unsure of the impact of these cases on our positivity rate, however, we want to inform you of this issue and not to cause alarm.
Following CDC guidance, all individuals, vaccinated and unvaccinated, are encouraged to wear a mask in public indoor settings. Levels of community transmission is defined as total new cases per 100,000 in the past 7 days (low, 0-9; moderate 10-49; substantial, 50-99; high, 100+) and percentage of positive tests in the past 7 days (low, under 5%; moderate, 5-7.9%; substantial, 8-9.9%; high, 10%+). Interactive map of COVID cases
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County provides testing daily at our Naples campus by appointment only. Contact (239) 252-6220, M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm to schedule.
Commercial pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens, as well as state run sites provide testing. Rapid tests are also available at many locations throughout our county. DOH-Collier does not provide onsite rapid testing. Testing locations
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to slow the spread of the virus, decrease severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. Find a vaccine site
On January 24, 2022, the FDA reissued the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for two monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments - bamlanivimab-etesevimab (administered together) and Regeneron - which states these treatments are not authorized for use in any U.S. state, territory, or jurisdiction at this time. Full FDA release
Omicron remains the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States. More information
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Concierge practice in Naples seeking internal medicine physician experienced in outpatient practice. For more information, please contact CCMS. | |
Neighborhood Health Clinic hiring RN with a BSN and 2 years’ outpatient clinic services experience. Email Gail Dolan or call (239) 316-7426. | |
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 | |
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 a medical assistant and a scribe. Highly skilled, motivated and experience a plus. This is a fast paced, growing practice and candidates must be self-starters, 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 as well as a medical assistant or front desk staff for 3 to 5 days a week. Please contact CCMS if interested. | |
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