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 Meet Your President
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 Dr. Devanand Mangar grew up in Queens, New York, and traveled further upstate to Syracuse to receive his medical degree. He started his general surgery internship at Yale University's Hospital of St. Raphael, but soon found his true calling and decided to pursue an Anesthesiology residency at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He met his wife Michelle in 1987 and completed his residency in 1990. The couple soon decided to move to Florida where Dr. Mangar joined the USF department of Anesthesiology serving Tampa General Hospital.
In 1994 he founded a private group with a handful of physicians to serve TGH's anesthesiology needs. Michelle served as the group's business manager while Dr. Mangar shepherded its rapid growth. The practice now serves over 15 hospitals and surgery centers throughout the larger Tampa Bay Area and beyond. In the midst of those demands, the Mangars have raised two beautiful college aged daughters, Jacqueline and Madeline Mangar.
The many fine physicians who have worked with Dr. Mangar all point to his combination of a seemingly innate medical intuition, his commitment to treat each patient like a family member, and his boundless energy and passion for his patients. The HCMA looks forward to Dr. Mangar's exceptional leadership!
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2014 HCMA Election Results
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On May 6, 2014, the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) held its annual installation membership dinner meeting at the InterContinental Hotel. Dr. Devanand Mangar was installed as the HCMA's 2014-2015 President, succeeding Dr. Christopher Pittman.
The following members were elected to serve the HCMA members.
President: Devanand Mangar, MD, Anesthesiology
President Elect: Jose Jimenez, MD, Pediatrics
Vice President: Joel Silverfield, MD, Rheumatology
Treasurer: Fred Bearison, MD, Internal Medicine
Secretary: Jayant Rao, MD, Emergency Medicine
Executive Council/District 1: Ashely Maru, MD, Radiology
Executive Council/District 3: Radhakrishna Rao, MD, Child Neurology
Executive Council/At Large: Sam Diasti, MD, Internal Medicine
Executive Council/At Large: Rebecca Johnson, MD, Pathology
Executive Council/At Large: Anoop Reddy, MD, Neurology
Board of Trustees: Anthony Pidala, MD, Emergency Medicine
Board of Trustees: Michael Wasylik, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery
Board of Censors: Brad Bjornstad, MD, Internal Medicine
Other election results:
HILLPAC Board (1/1/2015-12/31/2016): Erfan Albakri, MD, Madelyn Butler, MD, William Davison, MD, Edward Homan, MD, Jose Jimenez, MD, Chris Pittman, MD, and Michael Wasylik, MD.
Delegates to the FMA (2014-2017): Erfan Albakri, MD, Pamela Baines, MD, Colin Beach, MD, Fred Bearison, MD, Madelyn Butler, MD, Humberto Coto, MD, Eva Crooke, MD, William Davison, MD, Sam Diasti, MD, Edward Homan, MD, Marcos Lorenzo, MD, Kenneth Louis, MD, Ashley Maru, MD, Radhakrishna Rao, MD, Joseph Rashkin, MD, Anoop Reddy, MD, and Michael Wasylik, MD.
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Dinner Meeting Time Change
Please take note...HCMA general membership dinner meetings will begin with a social hour at 6:30pm (formerly 6:00pm). The dinner and program will begin at 7:30pm.
Did you miss your chance for a great prize?
Attendees at the May 6th HCMA General Membership dinner meeting had the chance to win prizes donated by several of the evening's exhibitors:
- Fl. Museum of Photographic Arts "One Day Tampa Bay" book
- Canterbury Towers - Shopping bag on wheels
- First Citrus Bank - Cookie Basket
- Med-X Health - Allyn Welch Sure Temp thermometer, valued at $400
- Tower Radiology Centers - gift certificate to Bonefish Grill
- Westshore Financial Group - gift certificate to Target
Many thanks to our generous exhibitors. Click here to make your reservation for the September 9th dinner meeting!
HCMA Membership Directory - Member Advertising Opportunities Available
The HCMA is finalizing preparations to publish the 2014-2015 HCMA Membership Directory. All Active and Life members are listed once by their primary medical specialty, including their office address, phone number, fax number, medical school, and any board certifications. We have limited space available, at discounted rates, for HCMA members to advertise their practice. The Membership Directory is distributed to HCMA members and to all healthcare facilities and hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. The Directory is also available to the public for a nominal fee. This directory is published annually, so your advertisement will be seen for 12 months, at one low price. If you are interested in securing this valuable advertising space, or have any questions, contact Elke Lubin, Executive Assistant, or call the HCMA office (813-253-0471), or click here. Deadline to receive ads is June 30th.
MCMS, Inc., Insurance Trust Fund - Providing Group Major Medical Insurance
Remains a "Tax-Free" Benefit As An Approved Group Plan
The MCMS, Inc., Insurance Trust Fund continues to offer health insurance through Florida Blue. The Trust is available to HCMA members, their families, and their staff. Many coverage options are available, including Qualified/Compatible Health Savings Account Plans. The purpose of the Trust is to keep annual premium increases to a minimum while providing physicians with a great membership benefit. Members who enrolled last year saw NO INCREASE in their 2014 premiums!
The plan offered to HCMA members is better than individual policies!! One of the biggest challenges has been insurance agents claiming offices could drop the group health plan, let the employees purchase individual policies, and reimburse employees WITHOUT taxing employee. The fact is...employers can be hit with fines if they do this! HCMA's program is a "group plan" so the office can deduct the expense AND the employee has no tax liability on premium or benefits paid. For more information, visit: www.trusthcma.com, contact Third Party Administrator: Spencer Barrett, or call local authorized agent Mark Thompson: 727-418-6067. Feel free to also contact Debbie Zorian, HCMA Executive Director, at 813-253-0471 or by clicking here.
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Dr. David Lubin addressed a class of approximately 25 students at East Bay High School in Gibsonton on March 3, 2014. He discussed the profession of medicine--its rewards, trials and tribulations. One of the students was hoping to become a neurosurgeon. "It was a bit weird being in high school again with the halls, lockers, students scrambling to class, the bells. I had flashbacks to the '60's."
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An Addition to the Family!
In April, Dr. Jose Jimenez and Dr. Nancy Silva welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world. She weighed 7lbs 7oz. Their 8 year old son is thrilled to be a big brother!
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HCMA Member's Letter to the Editor
Urgent Call to Action on Climate
Dr. Lynn Ringenberg's letter appeared in the Tampa Bay Times on May 13, 2014... " Climate affects children's health: The National Climate Assessment released last week should be a call to action for the United States. We must take steps to reduce carbon pollution or face increasingly dire public health consequences that are already beginning to mount...
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Spotlight on Savings
Cherry Bekeart, LLP, CPAs
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Cherry Bekaert, LLP, CPAs
Specialized team of accounting, tax, and consulting professionals that focus on providing services to healthcare and medical clients. Members receive discounts on specialized services, in addition to one free hour of proactive consultation. Click here to contact: Richard Hedley or contact him at 813-841-1953 or 813-251-1010.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
HCMA Office - 606 S. Boulevard, S. Tampa
Tools & Tips for Marketing Your Practice
Registration: 5:45PM
HCMA Benefit Provider, Full Circle PR, is hosting a FREE educational seminar for HCMA members and their marketing staff.
Learn strategies to gain more patients for your practice. Public relations, marketing, community networking, and social media, and how to use them for your benefit, will all be discussed.
SEATING LIMITED! RSVPs are required. Click here to RSVP.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
105 N Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Professional Assn. of Health Care Office Managers (PAHCOM)
Medical Management Solutions 2014
Eligible for 6 PAHCOM CEU's
Registration and payment must be received no later than July 1. Early registration discount ends May 31. Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than July 1 in order to receive a refund.
For more information and a registration form, contact: Anna Valdes (Tampa Chapter President), (813) 978-9700, ext. 6853, avaldes@floridaortho.com or Sharon Miller, CMM (Tampa Chapter Member), (813) 882-4206, smiller@gulfcoastdermpath.com.
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September 9, 2014
HCMA General Membership Dinner Meeting
Social Hour: 6:30PM (please note new time)
Dinner & Program: 7:30PM
HCMA members: No charge
Guests: $40 per guest
There are few survival stories more stunning than that of Colleen Alexander, 38, who was training for a triathlon in Connecticut Oct. 8, 2011, when her life changed forever. She was struck by a tractor trailer and run over, her body dragged alongside the massive vehicle. It took 70 blood transfusions from 100 donors to revive her, even though at one point her heart stopped beating.
During the ordeal, she was nearly proclaimed clinically dead twice. Since then, Colleen became an inspirational speaker who tries to connect with her audience through her harrowing experience of injury followed by a miraculous recovery. She credits those who volunteer with groups like the American Red Cross for saving her life. "It's not about me anymore," she said. "It's about this whole army of people behind me that have worked so tirelessly to keep me alive."
See her interview on Tampa's ABC Action News by visiting:
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/runner-who-died-twice-in-gasparilla-race
Call the HCMA to RSVP: 813.253.0471 or click here. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are also available.
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Thursday, October 2, 2013
Tournament Players Club - Lutz
HCMA Foundation 18th Charity Golf Classic
Golfer registration: $150 per golfer
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Would you like to donate a raffle item or volunteer the day of the tournament? Contact Elke or Kay at the HCMA office for all of your golf tournament questions (813-253-0471) or click here for: Elke or Kay. |
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HCMA Executive Council Meetings
6PM - HCMA office (606 S. Boulevard, S. Tampa)
July 15, 2014
September 16, 2014
November 25, 2014
January 20, 2015
March 17, 2015
The Executive Council is the governing board of the HCMA. The Council is responsible for policy decisions, provides a forum for members' comments and requests, and entertains presentations from local organizations and groups. Members are encouraged to attend and are invited to bring a non-member colleague. Witness your leadership at work behind the scenes at the HCMA! Click here to RSVP for an Executive Council meeting. | 
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Every THIRD Thursday, 3pm
FREE WEBINAR: Optimize your practice's cash-flow
For HCMA members only.
Gene Rodriguez, representative for HCMA Benefit Provider Transworld Systems, invites all HCMA members to a FREE 30 minute webinar (valued at $149.00). The subject matter, "8 Keys For Practice Cash-Flow Optimization," is sponsored and presented by Transworld Systems Inc (TSI). This is great opportunity to learn how to have a more productive cash flow in your practice.
Visit: https://ncou.adobeconnect.com/_a984160933/cash-flow to participate in the webinar.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Gene Rodriguez, Receivables Specialist, Transworld Systems Inc., at Gene.Rodriguez@TransworldSystems.com, (813)286-2543, or (727) 432-5690.
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606 S. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.0471 | 813.253.3737 fax
www.HCMA.net
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