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March 18, 2022
*Please note there will be no newsletter next week. We look forward to connecting with you soon.*
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Recent Updates to Outpatient Therapies for Treatment, Prevention of COVID-19
The National Institute of Health regularly publishes new COVID-19 treatment guidelines where you can find more information on the various outpatient therapies. COVID-19 therapeutics are gradually becoming more available and can be found through medical network plans and via the following two locators from HHS ASPR and HealthData.gov. Recent changes to treatment guidelines include:
- Change in Sotrovimab window of therapy from within 10 days to within 7 days of symptom onset
- Change in dose of Evusheld; additional dose recommended for those who got smaller first dose
- Addition of Bebtelovimab as a recommended mAB therapy
- Remdesivir available for outpatient treatment of children and adults
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Federal Test to Treat initiative launched
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Telehealth Flexibilities Assured for Bulk of 2022
Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act that was passed last week, telehealth flexibilities will continue for at least five months after the Biden administration declares an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency.
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Each Household May Place a Second Order of Free At-Home COVID Test Kits
You can now place a second order of free at-home COVID test kits through USPS. Each order contains four test kits. There is a limit of two orders per household and each order must be placed separately.
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Cybersecurity is a Patient Safety Issue
As Patient Safety Awareness Week comes to a close, it is important to remember that cybersecurity is a key patient safety issue. The American Medical Association (AMA) has curated resources and tips for physicians to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
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Bring the Family and Watch a New Movie FREE
NSMS has secured a private 128-seat theater on April 15th at 6:30 pm for NSMS physicians and their families. ‘MICRA & a Movie’ will include the premier screening of "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore", a Harry Potter World quiz with PRIZES, and a brief presentation on how to fight a 2022 ballot measure that would decimate MICRA and negatively impact physicians and patients. Tickets will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis; limit 4 tickets per family. A waiting list will be generated once all tickets are claimed. Register today.
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Congratulations to All New Resident Physicians
As Match Week wraps up, we offer a warm congratulations to all the newest physician residents. CMA wants to hear from California’s medical students to hear where you will be completing your training. Whatever your specialty and wherever you end up, we’d love to see a social media post with a photo or video, using the hashtags #MatchDay2022 or #MatchedinCA. Make sure to tag @cmadocs so we can share and celebrate your accomplishments!
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Wednesday, March 23 | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Registration fee $349 | 20% Discount for CMA Members
The 2022 Northern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference convenes 350 senior health care executives and health policy leaders to address the most pressing health care policy issues. The full detailed agenda is now available. This is an in-person event held in Sacramento. Secure your spot by registering here or call (425) 361-2118 if you are having trouble registering. Save 20% with promo code CMA20.
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Thursday, March 24 | 10:00 to 11:00 am
FREE | Presented by the American Medical Association
Attendees will hear from the co-authors of the AMA STEPS Forward toolkit, Denard Cummings, AMA Director of Equitable Health Systems Integration, and Rishi Manchanda, M.D., MPH, President and CEO of HealthBegins, as they provide actionable steps for advancing racial and health equity in your health care system. The toolkit offers five steps to advancing health equity for clinicians, patients, and the communities served.
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Thursday, March 31 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm
FREE | CME Available | Presented by the Cooperative of American Physicians
Informed consent and informed refusal continue to be overlooked sources of liability risk in medical practices. Protect yourself from a damaging lawsuit by joining the risk management experts with the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) for a free one-hour webinar addressing all that you should know about an effective consent process, including best practices for proper documentation and meaningful patient discussions to ensure optimal education and understanding.
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Leadership Reading and Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 6 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Free | CME Available | Online
Physicians are free to join any meeting of the Leadership Reading and Discussion Group; reading the book is not required. Doctor Hilary Worthen, course director of the Physician Leadership Program, facilitates the discussion group that is held on Zoom. Our next group meets on April 6 to talk about “The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life,” by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.
Email Mae Lum, Deputy Director, at [email protected] to get the Zoom/videoconference link.
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Tuesday, April 19 | Held virtually in coherence with CMA’s Legislative Day
CMA’s Legislative Advocacy Event usually hosts more than 400 California physicians, medical students, and CMA Alliance members as they lobby legislative leaders in Sacramento. NSMS will be hosting all meetings virtually in coherence with CMA’s in-person Legislative Day.
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Thursdays, April 21 and 28 | 9 am to noon
Free | CME Available | Online
Physicians passionate about wellness from medical groups, health clinics, medical staffs, residency programs, and other physician organizations throughout the Bay Area are invited to this free online conference over two half-days on April 21 and 28. Keynote speakers are Marie Brown, MD, AMA Director of Practice Redesign; Paul DeChant, MD, Healthcare Consultant; and John Chuck, MD, Former TPMG Regional Chair for Physician Health and Wellness Leaders. Three panel discussions will cover practice improvements in action; developing evidence-based interventions; and transforming leadership for a culture of wellness.
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Friday, April 22- Sunday April, 24 | St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
$499 for Non-CAFP Members
The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is very excited to announce that physicians are coming together again, face-to-face, at our 2022 Family Medicine Clinical Forum, a 2.5-day event in San Francisco that includes over 20 clinical sessions, procedural workshops, a practice management track, community service event, 5k FundRun, Resident poster contest, Jeopardy CME and so much more.
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Friday, May 20 | 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Eagle Vines Golf Club, American Canyon
Please join us for an evening of entertainment as we celebrate the below physicians for their achievements in medicine and enjoy dinner and a show led by the Murder Mystery Co. Free for members, plus on additional guest. Non-members may register for $125. Find the event flyer here.
Andrea Clarke, MD | Physician of the Year | Napa
David Danzeisen, MD | Physician of the Year | Solano
Paul Sweigert, MD | Professor Emeritus | Napa
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Please contact NSMS at [email protected] or (707) 255-3622 with any questions or concerns you have.
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