SCMS News and recent website postings
SB1122 - A Victory for Patients and Physicians (posted 6/09)
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 (posted 5/09)
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.
SCMS Heads to Tallahassee (posted 3/09)
Glen Davis, MD, Shirley Davis, Raaj Popli, MD and SCMS Executive Director, Carrie Pope recently traveled to the capitol in Tallahassee to speak with some of our local legislators. The group discussed increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for physicians, managed care reforms, and fully funding the UCF School of Medicine. To view a slideshow of the trip, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities (posted 2/09)
The Seminole County Medical Society has compiled a list of local organizations where you can volunteer. Click here to learn more about these organizations and how you can contact them.
Emergency Services/Care Cap (posted 1/09)
In 2003 a significant cap on non-economic damages for provision of emergency services and care was secured. The FMA has learned that some hospitals and physicians are unaware of the extension of the $150,000 cap which provides coverage to all physicians who come to the emergency department to care for patients. This is not just a cap for emergency physicians. The FMA legal counsel has provided a brief overview of the cap so that they may help educate all physicians on how the cap works. Click herefor more information.
Join the Seminole County Medical Reserve Corps Today! (posted 11/08)
In an effort to address healthcare manpower available to our county in the event of a mass disaster on a county, state, or national level the Seminole County Medical Society, Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, and area hospitals are establishing a volunteer roster that will be available as the Seminole County Medical Reserve Corps. To learn more click here.
SCMS Picnic a big success!!! (posted 10/08)
Many thanks to Andy & Karen Giles for hosting our annual picnic again
this year. The highlight was Ralph Gousse, MD, flying into the picnic on
his seaplane!!! Everyone had a great time. To see a slideshow of the
picnic, click here.
It’s time to renew your medical license (posted 10/08)
In October, the Florida Board of Medicine will be sending out License renewal reminders to those Florida physicians whose medical licenses must be renewed by January 31, 2009. These reminders will come to you in a postcard format, therefore, please be careful not to overlook them. This will be the only reminder that the Board of Medicine will send you! Click the following link to renew your license now: www.FLHealthsource.com Click here for additional information.
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UCF Medical School needs clinical cases (posted 9/08)
The UCF Medical School is looking for unique patient cases to help first year medical students learn clinical applications. Please contact Glen Davis, MD, at 407-333-2503 or cfmri@bellsouth.net with any potential leads.
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The UCF Medical School Voluntary Faculty Program (posted 9/08)
There are still openings in the Voluntary Faculty Program at the UCF Medical School. Click here to access a flyer with more information about this Program and instructions on how to apply.
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