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Several local physicians in Duval County have reported receiving a scam call from someone claiming to be from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and saying their license was associated with a drug bust. Evidently, they are trying to get license or financial information from the physicians. Please be aware DEA personnel will never contact members of the public or medical practitioners to demand money or any other form of payment, will never request personal or sensitive information, and will only notify people of a legitimate investigation or legal action in person or by official letter.

The DEA shared this alert about the fraud scheme attempt. If you receive a call from a person claiming to be with DEA, you should report the incident to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.

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A course that meets this requirement is now available in the FMA’s online CME catalog (https://flmedical.inreachce.com/Details/Information/1078c14c-0830-4d57-a906-4f7646f3cdae). FMA members receive a $100 discount on this eight-hour course, which features nine recorded modules related to treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance abuse disorders. The course is $200 for FMA members and $300 for non-FMA Members.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to print a certificate that verifies fulfillment of the new training requirement. You may search the FMA online CME catalog that includes the DEA Training Course at https://flmedical.inreachce.com/.

Gas stoves are a health risk. This is true especially for children and the elderly. People who live in homes with gas stoves have more asthma, lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. This month, the Society’s My Green Doctor provides a free 1-hour CME webinar (https://psr.org/my-green-doctor-gas-stove-webinar/?utm_source=cms&utm_medium=societyenews&utm_campaign=stovescme) that is being offered at three different times on Thursday, July 13. There is also a short article (visit https://mygreendoctor.org/learn-the-health-risks-of-gas-stoves/) on this vital topic (reading time: 5 mins).

The ability to prescribe controlled substances based on telehealth patient visits was set to expire when the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends on Thursday, May 11^th. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initially issued two proposed rules establishing new policies for controlled substance prescriptions based on telehealth visits, one for buprenorphine and one for other controlled substances. After receiving more than 38,000 comment letters, however, the DEA has decided to extend [federalregister.gov] the same policies that have been in place during COVID for an additional 6 months, until November 11, 2023.

When: 7/28/2023 - 7/30/2023

Where: Orlando, FL

·    The deadline for satisfying this new training requirement is the date of a practitioner’s next scheduled DEA registration submission—regardless of whether it is an initial registration or a renewal registration—on or after June 27, 2023.

·    This one-time training requirement affirmation will not be a part of future registration renewals.

·    How can practitioners satisfy this new training requirement?

·    There are multiple ways that practitioners can satisfy this new training requirement.

·    Treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders, including the appropriate clinical use of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a substance use disorder; or

·    Safe pharmacological management of dental pain and screening, brief intervention, and referral for appropriate treatment of patients with or at risk of developing opioid and other substance use disorders.

·    The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

·    The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)

·    American Medical Association (AMA)

·    The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or any organizations accredited by the AOA

·    to provide continuing medical education

·    The American Dental Association (ADA)

·    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

·    The American Psychiatric Association (APA)

·    The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

·    The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)

·    The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

·    Any other organization accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical

·    Education (AACCME) or the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CCEPR), whether directly or through an organization accredited by a State medical society that is recognized by the ACCME or CCEPR

·    Any other organization approved or accredited by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, the ACCME, or the CCEPR

We hope this information is helpful. For information regarding the DEA Diversion Control Division, please visit www.DEAdiversion.usdoj.gov. If you have any additional questions on this issue, please contact the Diversion Control Division Policy Section at (571) 362-3260.

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 six 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: 

Pam Irwin, Executive Director, 850-559-8611, [email protected]

·    Is your practice expanding? Are you adding staff members?

·    Do you have a new practice administrator/office manager?

·    Have you changed or added locations?

·    Have you changed your email/phone/fax?

·    Have you added a new specialty or passed your Board Certification(s)?

·    Have you retired within the last six months?

Send your updates to [email protected].

Subject line: Member Updates

The CMS website is your link to our physician member database. The CMS has been actively working on each provider search. Please take the time to search the listing. If you find there is any inaccurate information or an outdated headshot, please reach out to CMS to update your information. Let us know as soon as possible to make sure your information is current.

CMS | (850) 877-9018 | [email protected]

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Medicare Revalidations are back in full force after a brief pause during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All healthcare providers and suppliers are required to revalidate their Medicare enrollment every 3-5 years per CMS’ request. Medicare has implemented new revalidation screening criteria that you will need to be aware of. Missing this important deadline will have significant financial consequences on your medical practice! This link is to a tool to a searchable database that allows you to look up the revalidation due date for Medicare providers who must revalidate their enrollment record information every three or five years.