Welcome to the SCMS Website

The Seminole County Medical Society (SCMS) is a non-profit organization that represents over 200 physicians who reside or practice in Seminole County, Florida.  SCMS provides its physician members with a strong voice and active representation in local and state government, with regulatory agencies, and in community activities. SCMS serves as an advocate for patients and physicians, promoting public health and ensuring high standards in medical care, education and ethics.

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 Another Haiti Help Med Plus Update!

Work resumed in May on the hospital in Haiti thanks to so many of your kind donations.  SCMS member, Dr. Ralph Gousse just updated us again as he was in Haiti this past Saturday (July 4th):  "This past Saturday we poured the concrete to cover the operating room and the hallway as you can see in these pictures.  When I go again at the end of the month I will try to cover the rest:  exam rooms and waiting room.  Thanks for your help!"  This project is designed to improve the quality of life of a small subset of the Haitian population living around Paillant, 60 miles from the capital Port-au-Prince.  Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere (over 40% of the population have no healthcare).  

 

Attention all Medicaid Providers

If you accept Medicaid patients you will want to read this short summary provided by SCMS Program Sponsor, George Indest, III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. of The Health Law Firm.  Mr. Indest has touched on some key points of Senate Bill 1986 which is set to go into effect July 1st, 2009.  This article is a short summary of the bill and not intended to replace or change any of the information in Senate Bill 1986.  To read Senate Bill 1986, please click here.

  

SB1122 - A Victory for Patients and Physicians

The Seminole County Medical Society just received the news from the FMA that Governor Crist has officially signed SB 1122 (the assignment of benefits bill) into law.  This is a victory for physicians and patients in Florida.  Thank you to those SCMS members who sent letters to Governor Crist encouraging him to sign this bill, you made the difference! 

To learn more about SB1122 visit the new FMA website at http://www.patientsoverprofits.com/


UCF Needs Mentors for Medical Students' Research Projects

The UCF College of Medicine is looking for physicians within the community with research projects who are interested in mentoring medical students.  If you have a project that you would like to submit to the medical school, click here for more information.


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SCMS Upcoming Events

FMA Annual Meeting

July 23rd - July 26th - Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, FL

Next Office Managers Meeting

August 19th - Wednesday - 11:30am - Physicians Office Building to the right of South Seminole Hospital in Classroom 103.  Vice President of Risk Management with Mag Mutual, Dan Wright, will be speaking on Patient Safety.  Dan will be discussing steps that can be taken in the practice to improve Patient Safety.  You don't want to miss this meeting!

Patient Safety Council Meeting

August 26th - Wednesday - 12:00pm - Cafeteria at Central Florida Regional Hospital.  The council will be reviewing the steps it has taken over the past 3 years to improve patient safety in Seminole County. 

Next Medical Society Meeting

September 15th - Tuesday - 6:00pm - Florida Hospital Altamonte - More details to come.

Share a Pearl


 

To view past Pearls, click here.

May 19th SCMS Meeting

  • AMA President-Elect, Cecil Wilson, M.D., spoke on healthcare reform in the U.S. at the recent SCMS quarterly meeting on May 19th. Click here to view the slideshow.

Haiti Help Med Plus Needs Your Help!

  • Join SCMS in helping Haiti Help Med Plus in raising $10,000 for a new roof! Click here for more information about how you can help.

2009 Flu Information