Pulse
is our electronic publication emailed to keep physicians' practices up to date with time sensitive information.
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CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
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URGENT HEALTH BULLETIN FROM KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
March 1, 2020
Dear Kern County Healthcare Provider:
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19, formerly 2019-nCoV) in Kern County. Healthcare providers should remain prepared to assess and care for potential COVID-19 patients. There continue to be more cas
es identified in California and the United States. Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported cases of community-based transmission, as well as the first COVID-19 case identified in a healthcare worker in the United States.
To ensure your facility is fully prepared to respond to COVID-19, please disseminate pertinent information to all staff, including non-medical/non-clinical staff. Previous bulletins regarding COVID-19 include 2019 Novel Coronavirus Guidance for Healthcare Providers and Additional Guidance for Healthcare Providers and FAQs.
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New CMA Resources for Coronavirus
CMA has just created a page that hosts the latest links and updates from the CA Dept of Public Health, CDC, WHO, AMA and more.
cmadocs.org/covid-19.
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WHO creates new ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19
A new ICD-10 emergency code (U07.1, 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease) has been established by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for
interim coding guidance
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Health Professions Education Foundation (HPEF) has extended the application cycle for the STLRP
through March 6, 2020 at 5pm.
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KCMS members, friends and family are invited!
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Seats are limited!
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For questions contact Chrisy Muchow at: 661-325-9025, ext. 101 or
cmuchow@kms.org.
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McCarthy, Schweikert Request FDA Action
on Valley Fever Drug and Vaccine Development
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Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the FDA hold public workshops to help with the development of Valley Fever drugs and vaccines.
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Photos from our 2020 Installation of Officers and Board of Directors are here!
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CMA Legislative Advocacy Day
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The California Medical Association (CMA) will host its 46th Annual Legislative Advocacy Day on the Capitol Lawn on Tuesday, April 14. We will not be offering a standard program as in the past; instead, the day will be dedicated to our advocacy efforts. County medical societies are still encouraged to schedule and set up Capitol meetings. CMA will provide an advance webinar on priority legislation, pass out materials the day of and serve lunch to all attendees.
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Medical Board of California Appoints New Executive Director
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The Medical Board of California (Board) has appointed William J. Prasifka as its new executive director. A native of California, Prasifka comes to the Board from the Medical Council of Ireland, where he has served as its chief executive officer (CEO) for the past four years. Prasifka will officially start his position with the Board in June.
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Laws and Trends Impacting California Physicians
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In its commitment to help all physicians run safe and successful medical practices, the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) invites you to download and read the latest edition of
Physician Today
magazine. Penned by CAP and associated industry experts, each article in
Physician Today
offers valuable takeaways to help you stay in the know, and out of the courtroom.
Inside the latest issue, you will find:
- Current trends and legislative updates impacting California physicians
- California legislation on discharge planning for the homeless population
- The #MeToo movement’s potential impact on business owners
- The ins and outs of purchasing life insurance
- Tips on discussing informed refusal with your patients
- And much more!
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The Wonderful Company
is looking for a
Bilingual Primary Care Physican
to join our health & wellness team of professionals. Our teams walk hand in hand with patients on a path to better overall health. The ideal candidate is a Spanish speaking, innovative healthcare professional who's diagnostic abilities are only matched by their concern for their patients. We care so deeply, and that's why we need dedicated professionals who believe as we do.
Some of the many perks Wonderful offers:
- $250k base salary + bonus
- Competitive benefits & 401k
- Monday - Friday
- No on-call or weekend hours
- Free onsite gym
If we sound like an organization that you or someone in your network would be interested in learning more about, please feel free to reach out to me directly (
Maeve.Kievit@wonderful.com
OR 310-966-8764) to set up a time to speak in more detail.
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LeBeau-Thelen Attorneys at Law
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LeBeau-Thelen is a preeminent full service law firm with a reputation for efficient, creative and practical legal advice and strong advocacy. The firm’s transactional and business attorneys understand how business works, and offer strategies and solutions that maximize the client's objectives and benefits. Their experienced team of civil litigators provide aggressive and effective representation in cases spanning complex business disputes, professional malpractice defense, personal injury and employment matters. The firm also offers expertise and guidance in estate planning, trust administration and probate litigation, for business owners and individuals. They serve clients in diverse industries including agriculture, oil and gas, financial institutions, real estate, governmental entities, large and small corporations and family owned businesses. Centrally located, the firm provides professional services throughout California with a focus in Central California and Northern Los Angeles County. LeBeau-Thelen has been widely involved in community events, professional groups, organizations and boards since 1985.
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Learn more about KCMS at our website!
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