U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines: "In a report to Congress and an accompanying 'playbook' for states and localities, federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or possibly later this year." - Modern Healthcare

NIH ‘very concerned' about serious side effect in COVID vaccine trial: “A great deal of uncertainty remains about what happened to the unnamed patient, to the frustration of those avidly following the progress of vaccine testing.” - Modern Healthcare

Florida's health system among the worst in the nation, according to new analysis: “A new Commonwealth Fund analysis ranks Florida’s health system among the worst in the nation, finding, among other things, that the state spends $19 a person on public health, or about 51 percent of the national average, and has more children without a “medical home” than any other state. - Florida Trend

'You Need a Test': CDC Reverses Guidance for Asymptomatic COVID Contacts: "Asymptomatic people who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be tested, the CDC said on Friday, in a reversal of controversial guidance the agency introduced in late August." - MedPage Today

Nearly 70% of N95 masks from China fail U.S. filtration standards: "ECRI is now advising its provider members not to use N95 respirator masks from China when treating suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients." - Modern Healthcare

Renew Your CCMS Membership Today! The 2021 CCMS dues deadline is Dec. 31, 2020. Invoices will be in the mail soon to members who pay individually, or to practice administrators for group payment. Members (or their groups) can also pay online at ccmsonline.org/membership. Thank you for renewing!

CCMS Alliance: CCMSA invites physician spouses and CCMS members to join/renew their membership in the Alliance - Submit dues online | CCMSA President's Letter/Membership Form

CCMS September/October Magazine Available Now: Each CCMS member should have received the latest issue of the CCMS magazine, The Forum, featuring the CCMS President’s Inaugural Address, Physician of the Year Award, CCMS and Foundation Annual Reports, Foundation Scholarship Winners, and more. If you are not receiving your copy in the mail, please contact CCMS. The magazine is also available online at ccmsonline.org.

Also, be sure to check out the new FMA Magazine for Fall 2020.

-Florida COVID-19 Case Update 9/23

-Collier Comprehensive Report 9/23

-Florida Comprehensive Report 9/23

-Florida Dashboard (Collier County Total Cases as of 9/23: 12,565 )

-Collier Mask Mandate FAQs

-Updated DOH Testing Sites

-Outpatient Practice Recommendations

-PPE and COVID Supply Discounts Available (CCMS online store offering special promotions for members & friends of CCMS. Visit the online store, register yourself/your practice, and use discount code: colliercms).

More COVID updates and resources are available at ccmsonline.org/resources.

The results of the 2020 Census will inform how to allocate billions of dollars in federal funding to more than 100 programs including Medicaid, Head Start, block grants for community mental health services, and SNAP. The data will also determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and political representation at all levels of government. Participate in the 2020 Census

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.

We also encourage you to follow our company pages: CCMS on Facebook | Foundation of CCMS on Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube

Auction open Fri., Sept. 25 at 6:00AM - Mon., Sept. 28 at 9:00PM

Participate in our fundraiser "remotely"! This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are trying something new instead of our usual raffle held in conjunction with the annual charity golf tournament. Thank you for your bids!

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This Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00AM, Tiburón Golf Club

TOMORROW, Sept. 25, 8:00AM-3:45PM

Virtual discussion on how to continue offering age-friendly care in the wake of COVID-19. Non-CE attendance is free, CE credits are $35. To receive CE, first register through GoToWebinar, then use the link to Eventbrite payment site provided in your registration confirmation email to make an online payment. Register

TOMORROW, *Sept. 25, 9:30AM-6:30PM

Oct. 24, 11:00AM-2:00 PM

complimentary and will include virtual and live sessions. CCMS Member Dr. Veronica Graversen will be a speaker. Earn 4 CME credit hours. Register online

Nov 5, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Event presented by Ms.Medicine & the Cincinnati Sexual Health Consortium. Virtual lecture with renowned sexual health experts (including CCMS Member Dr. Lisa Larkin) will discuss what clinicians need to know about sexual health. Earn 2 CME credits. Cost $50. Register online

Wednesdays, 5:30PM, Naples restaurant locations

Each year, The Doctors Company assembles healthcare leaders to discuss the most pressing issues affecting physicians, practices, and systems across the spectrum of care. The 2020 Executive Advisory Board meeting gathered top healthcare executives for a virtual discussion of shared pandemic experiences and lessons learned that can help healthcare organizations navigate through COVID-19 and beyond.

Here are some top meeting takeaways:

1. Change your own mindset to succeed.

2. Plan for what’s coming next.

3. Communicate with honesty, empathy, authenticity, and consistency.

4. Recognize the pandemic’s silver lining: Innovation.

5. Expect malpractice claims to increase—know what to document and transfer risk

Seeking physician offices who can welcome a high school student for career learning opportunities such as shadowing, scribing, lab work, research assistance, etc. Please contact CCMS if interested or for more details.

Seeking Medical Office Front Desk Position: Seasoned front desk physician office position either full or part time in Naples or Bonita Springs. 20+ years of experience and familiar with Compulink EHR and NexGen MDI patient management software systems. Please call Jennifer at (239) 595-3861.

Seeking CARGivers for senior clients in their homes: We are a licensed agency providing companionship and personal care for our clients. Training provided, the applicant provides a caring heart and a true desire to help others! Must be 21 years of age or older. Text the word CARE to (239) 596-2050 to apply. Or visit homeinstead.com/naplesfl.

Seeking Registered Nurse Supervisor of Inpatient Services: Highly motivated RN with flexibility to meet needs of department in the Naples area for Avow Hospice Inc. Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; at least 1-3 years hospice experience preferred. Visit https://avowcares.org/careers/.

Shared Medical office space available: 2335 Tamiami Trail N # 501, Naples, FL 34103; for more information please call Dr. Warner at (239) 572-0402.

Seeking an experienced Physician Office Manager or Front Office worker: Positions are for Internal Medicine practice located mid-town Naples. If interested, please contact Kim at (239) 298-2714.

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.

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.