Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental health treatment.

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Source: Health News Florida

The cyberattack that forced offline insurance clearinghouse Change Healthcare raises bigger questions about the digital security of the U.S. health care system.

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Source: POLITICO

This message is sent on behalf of the Performance Innovation Institute at Tallahassee Community College in partnership with the Tallahassee Chamber's Healthcare TPM

As we navigate the evolving landscape of Tallahassee’s healthcare workforce, understanding our community's salary standards is crucial.

The 2024 Tallahassee Medical Community Salary Survey is our opportunity to collectively contribute to a comprehensive analysis that will shape our industry's future.

Last conducted in 2018, this year's survey aims to cover a broad range of positions within the medical field, from clinical and imaging roles to clerical and administrative staff.

We urge you to complete the interest form by March 22, ensuring your participation and access to key insights such as:

·        Average salaries across participating organizations

·        Comparisons with state-wide salary averages

·        Comprehensive benefits package analyses

·        Bonus structures and offerings

All data collected will be confidential and anonymized.

Key Dates:

Opt-in Deadline: March 22

Data Collection Period: April 1 to April 14

Final Report Publication: May 17

The cost of participation is $495 per organization.

To learn more about the survey process and have your questions answered, complete this interest form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIJ-4UYYQOJAc6CmD0k9StnVBzBe074WaVG56HtlzNmT2pWg/viewform

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to your participation and to the insights we will gain as a community.

Sincerely,

Doug Luciani ([email protected])

Performance Innovation Institute at Tallahassee Community College

Bill Hambsh ([email protected])

Representative, Tallahassee Chamber Healthcare TPM

***REMINDER - Walk with a Doc is Tomorrow - Details Below***

Please join Capital Health Plan for Walk with a Doc Tallahassee - an event where the members of our community come together to speak with our physicians as we stroll through our local parks and greenways.

To register, click here.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Wednesday for travelers in the wake of a global rise in measles outbreaks, as cases have mounted across 17 states. Americans planning to travel abroad should consult their doctors at least six weeks before traveling if they are unsure about whether they are up to date on their vaccines, the agency now says, in order to avoid catching the highly contagious virus during their trip.

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Source: CBS News

Has the pollen been worse this year? Doctors think so and are seeing more cases of allergy complaints this year then before. Rain in the state's forecast may offer a brief respite.

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Source: Health News Florida

Four Florida food distributors received Connecticut oysters that may carry the norovirus. The Miami Herald reports the Connecticut Department of Agriculture ordered a recall on these oysters. A notice of the oyster recall lists three affected distributors in South Florida and one in Orlando.

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Source: Health News Florida

At a time when Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, there is increasing evidence that eating too many of these foods can make us sick. A study published in the British Medical Journal finds people who consume high amounts of these foods have an increased risk of anxiety, depression, obesity, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers including colorectal cancer and premature death.

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Source: Health News Florida

The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products.

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Source: AP News

In the newly released 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. dropped out of the top 20 on the list for the first time in the report's 12-year history. The U.S. now ranks at No. 23, compared to No. 15 last year.

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Source: CBS News

Although most individuals do not lack an adequate amount of protein, there are some better bets to consider to satisfy our requirements. Check out some of the recommendations to consider provided by some of my fellow nutrition professionals from a post to Everyday Health.

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Source: Tallahassee Democrat

National Doctors’ Day was first observed in Winder, Georgia, by the wife of a doctor to give others the opportunity to recognize and honor doctors who have impacted their lives. In 1958, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate approved a resolution to commemorate National Doctors’ Day, which President George Bush then signed into law in 1990. The annual date of March 30th was selected as it is the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery.

This is your opportunity to honor your doctor. Let’s acknowledge how much we appreciate them, their excellent healthcare, tireless work ethic, passion, enthusiasm, medical expertise, and their fantastic teamwork.

Join us in making a gift today to the Capital Medical Society Foundation to honor your doctor, medical physician or dentist, and include a note of appreciation to them at https://capmed.org/donate/ or mail your gift check, payable to: Capital Medical Society Foundation, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Include the name of your honoree and a sentence about why you are honoring them. Each honoree will receive a letter notifying them of your thoughtful gift in their honor and the tribute you share.

Attracting the best young professionals to your practice is essential for your long term success. It is not enough anymore simply to offer a high salary and a reasonable work schedule. This month, the Capital Medical Society’s My Green Doctor explains this in a three-minute blog, “I’ll Be Joining an Environmentally Friendly Practice.”

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Source: My Green Doctor

Overloaded? Stressed? You're Not Alone.

Does your workday start before dawn and end well after dusk? Do you go to bed tired and wake up the same way? Maybe it’s time you talk to someone who can help you make positive changes for a healthier, happier life and lifestyle. The CMS has five professional counselors who are available to you - free of charge - free of worry. This program remains one of the few in the state that serves all local practicing physicians and TMH Residents, without cost, without question. Six sessions annually are completely confidential and autonomous. 

WELLNESS COACHES: 

In this digital era, we strive to keep you updated with the latest in information. Please let us know when your emails and contact information change. We want you to be part of this Society and be active in your practice networking. Patients seeking provider referrals and providers seeking provider referrals keep your practice flourishing. If your membership information is old and you would like to contact us about relocating, new staff changes, or if you haven’t heard from us in a while, your information may not be current. Your personal contact information is kept confidential but is our way of reaching out to you about meetings, medical updates, license requirements, legalities in medicine and patient privacy and care, Journals, newsletters and more.

Tom Block, Executive Director, 850-321-1648, [email protected]

Click here to view the March 2024 Cap Scan.