May 31, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE: Meet the CMAA CEO Candidates | We are Good Health: CMA | Doctors in the House Podcast | RSVP to Upcoming Practice Managers Meeting | Sponsor Spotlight COVERYS | SB 60 - Scope of Practice | World No Tobacco Day

Meet the CMAA CEO Candidates

Dr. Robert Falcone is preparing to end his tenure as CEO of CMA and Affiliates by the end of 2024. Through his leadership, CMAA has thrived and even added an additional affiliate, Made for Medicine, this year. We are poised to continue our significant impact on the health of the community. 

Selecting an individual to step into this role and continue our success is vital. Therefore, a well thought out process was started in late 2023.

We now invite our physician membership to assist in the selection process, as your input is critical.



We have arranged dates to meet two candidates, each of whom we feel would bring a wealth of abilities to our organizations. There is a separate night for each candidate in which they will give a brief statement and entertain questions. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. 

• June 12 -  5:30-8:00pm
• June 17 -  5:30-8:00pm

Please click here to RSVP  

Read full letter from the CEO Search Committee

CMA Podcast: Doctor's in the House

Carrie Baker sits down with CMA Member and Ohio State Representative Dr. Anita Somani to talk about the goings on in the Ohio Statehouse and what legislation physicians should keep an eye out for.

Check it out!

Long-time CMA affiliate Access HealthColumbus, DBA Health Impact Ohio is stepping into the role of supporting CMA Advocacy efforts, spearheaded by HIO President & CEO Carrie Baker.

In her time working for HIO and with CMA, Carrie has already been working with former CMA consultant Malcolm Porter and the CMA Public Policy Committee and other affiliates on CMA's public policy agenda.

Click here to learn more about Carrie and her plans for Advocacy at the CMA.

Practice Manager Meeting: Compliant Conversations about Employee Wellness

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Did you know that casual or well-meaning conversations about employees’ wellness could potentially cross compliance boundaries? This insightful roundtable session will explore the legal landmines surrounding these conversations and define their outer boundaries. Together, we'll develop a toolkit of conversation starters and responses to help you stay compliant while effectively supporting your team members.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills and ensure you're fostering a supportive yet compliant workplace environment.

RSVP now to secure your spot!

Want to learn more about what a meeting is like? Click here to read about the last Practice Manager Meeting on nurturing professional and personal wellness.

Provide us with a summary of your business services:

• Coverys is a nationally recognized medical professional liability insurer and a leader in helping the medical community address the challenges of healthcare delivery in today’s rapidly changing landscape. 

Tell us about your company’s mission and values:

• Mission: To support and protect the healthcare community. Vision: Better outcomes for the professionals we serve and our communities around the globe. Core Values: Care. Connection. Collaboration. Continuous Development.

Please describe your company culture:

• At Coverys, we are dedicated to helping policyholders and clients reduce distractions. Our services are designed to help anticipate, identify, and minimize risk to reduce errors, eliminate inefficiency, and improve outcomes. Our continued growth requires talented staff who embrace change, are solution oriented, and demonstrate initiative, motivation and forward thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset and we believe everyone has an important role to play in assuring our success and contributing to our reputation for excellence. 

What’s your favorite part of the Central Ohio medical community? 

• Coverys has had a long-standing relationship with the facilities and physicians who make up the medical community, and we are very proud of their work! They consistently interact with the community members they serve and understand the needs of the individuals in the community. You listen to the voices and are always striving to find a way to respond and provide assistance.

SB 60: Scope of Practice

Ohio Senate Bill 60 would establish licensure by the State Medical Board for a new allied practitioner: certified mental health assistants (CMHAs). The legislation does not outline any education and training requirements for this new practitioner and would give them prescriptive authority. 

If you would like to contact your senator to let them know your thoughts on this bill, you can click here.

From our Endorsed Partner: Sedgwick

The Columbus Medical Association partners with Sedgwick because they help employers maximize their premium savings. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings in all available workers’ compensation programs.

Click below to learn more!

World No Tobacco Day

May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day. It is a day to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes.

This year the focus is on young people, with the theme of - Youth step in and step out.

Feel free to share this facts sheet from the World Health Organization with your patients, family, and friends!

Share your expertise with Central Ohio’s news organizations

Sign-up today to be a physician expert for the CMA's Media Contact List - Destiney Davis, our PR & Communications Specialist, will reach out with more details.

CMA ENDORSED SERVICE PROVIDERS

Sedgwick - CMA’s BWC group rating program offering premium discounts

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