CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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COVID-19 News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Top 7 Insurance and Legal Questions for Resuming Medical Practice During COVID-19
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Collier County mask mandate falls short on county's record day of coronavirus cases: "On a record day of reported coronavirus cases in Collier County and bucking calls from medical and health professionals, businesses leaders and residents, county commissioners on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would have required masks to be worn in public." -
Naples Daily News
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in U.S. poised for final testing: "The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday—as the shots are poised to begin key final testing." -
Modern Healthcare
Doctors, nurses and patients could suffer if Congress doesn't outlaw these contracts: “Non-compete clauses could (...) prevent doctors, nurses and other health professionals from speaking out and publicizing shortcomings in their employer's approach to Covid-19.” -
CNN Business
Gov. DeSantis' Budget Vetoes A 'Big Hit' To Florida's Health Care System: “Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $140.5 million in health care spending from the state’s new budget Monday as he brought the spending plan in line with reduced revenues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic." -
WUSF Public Media
As COVID testing soars, wait times for results jump to a week or more: “While hospital patients can get the findings back within a day, people getting tested at urgent care centers, community health centers, pharmacies and government-run drive-thru or walk-up sites are often waiting a week or more.” -
Modern Healthcare
Healthcare Network receives emergency grant from Direct Relief to provide mental health support for essential frontline workers: “Healthcare Network will use the funds to provide up to three free visits with mental health providers for essential frontline workers (…) in Southwest Florida.” -
Healthcare Network
Florida, 7 Percent of U.S. Population, Makes up Quarter of New U.S. Coronavirus Cases: "Novel coronavirus cases in Florida have soared past 269,800, with its latest daily case count forming nearly 25 percent of the country's daily case tally". -
Newsweek
Southwest Florida hospitals hiring to handle uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations: "Southwest Florida hospitals are beefing up staffing to handle the dramatic uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and avoid operating at full capacity". -
News-Press
SWFL hospitals shown testing 100% positive for COVID-19, but they say that's wrong: "Several organizations that perform tests for the coronavirus show a 100% positivity rate, including many Southwest Florida hospital systems". -
Wink News
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Vote-by-Mail:
- Aug. 8, 5PM: Deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot
- Request a mail ballot online or call (239) 252-VOTE (8683)
- Aug. 18: Vote-by-Mail ballots must be returned to the Supervisor of Elections office at 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples FL 34104 by 7PM on Election Day, Aug. 18; or by 6PM at the satellite office located at the North Collier Government Service Center: 2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples FL 34109.
Primary Election:
- July 20, 12AM: Voter Registration / Party Change Deadline (Florida is a closed primary state)
- Aug. 8-15, 1AM - 6PM: Early Voting
- Aug. 18, 7AM - 7PM: Primary Election
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CCMS Private Facebook Groups: We invite members and their office staff to join a CCMS private Facebook group for discussion and collaboration during this outbreak.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling 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. Services also extended to CCMS Alliance members and non-member Collier County physicians through the end of July. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
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Saturday, July 25, 6:30PM
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we converted this annual event to a virtual meeting. Please join us to recognize our incoming president, Dr. Rebekah Bernard, the 2020-21 slate of candidates, and the CCMS Physician of the Year, Dr. Raymond Phillips.
Not able to attend? This event will be recorded for future viewing.
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Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM (date subject to change)
Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome
Not a golfer, or not able to attend? Stay tuned for information on how you can participate in the fundraiser "remotely".
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Partner Event:
2020 FMA Annual Meeting Livestream Event
July 31-August 2
Florida Medical Association has converted their Annual Meeting to a virtual event. The meeting will include virtual CME sessions open to all (some fees may apply to certain sessions).
REGISTER.
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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 contributed a commentary "Wearing masks in public can save lives" to
Naples Daily News, and was featured in the
Naples Daily News article “Collier physicians petition for mandatory mask ordinance due to high community spread”.
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Dr. Alejandro Perez-Trepichio was featured in the
NBC-2 article “Could medical facilities run out of PPE in Southwest Florida?” and the
Naples Daily News article “COVID-19 antibody testing statewide has low results: 4% have antibodies”.
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Dr. Lisa Larkin invites members and their patients to attend her Ms.MedEd free webinar "The Inequality of Healthcare" addressing the gender disparity in breast cancer and breast cancer prevention, as well as specific risks for women of color.
More information
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Top 7 Insurance and Legal Questions for Resuming Medical Practice During COVID-19
Todd Zeiter, Vice President of Underwriting, The Doctors Company
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Physicians are concerned about the risks involved in reopening their practices, resuming elective procedures, or otherwise resuming something closer to their usual patient interactions. In response to these concerns, The Doctors Company provides answers to common insurance coverage questions including employee claims, practicing outside a specialty, and special considerations for elective surgery to help physicians anticipate issues before they become problems.
Read More
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Seeking Certified Surgical First Assistant Position: Highly motivated CSFA with excellent credentials and adroit skills seeking employment in the Naples area in the medical specialty of Plastic/Facial or Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery.
License / Certification #178193 – current. Contact Dennis Griffin, CSFA,
(603) 547-5652.
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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 in Bonita Springs:
Newly built, fully furnished & equipped medical office space currently available for rent one day/ week. Near Bonita Beach Rd. and US 41. Call (239) 784-2214 for more information or click
here
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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