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SSV Medical Society News - 2023 - Volume 12 - Issue 12

 

MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS

 

STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Thank You, Everyone

Dr. Bianca Roberts

As my term as SSVMS President winds up, I thought about what we’ve done. Several things stand out.

 

Firstly, physician voices matter. Organized medicine is at its best when we’re all involved and speak up. I’ve spoken with a lot more policymakers and legislators than I anticipated when taking on this role. Speaking up, speaking out, and sharing our stories makes a big difference in the final policy outcomes. Never underestimate the power of your experiences. Find out how to get involved here.

 

Secondly, the physicians that volunteer their knowledge and time toward our charitable endeavors are the lifeblood of the organization. Thanks to our colleagues, nearly 500 uninsured patients received donated specialty care and more than 100 high school students were exposed to various healthcare careers. We expanded harm reduction education and efforts to prevent opioid related overdose deaths, and hundreds of students received education on the history of medicine. 

 

Finally, SSVMS is lucky to have such dedicated and quality staff supporting us. It’s a small team but the amount of work they do greatly amplifies our voices.

It has been one of the great honors of my career to serve as your President this past year and I look forward to working with Vanessa Walker, DO as she transitions into the role.

 

J. Bianca Roberts, MD

SSVMS President

I Want to Be More Involved

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

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APPLY TO AN SSVMS COMMITTEE OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

 

DEADLINE: December 29, 2023

 

Interested in serving on an SSVMS Committee, renewing your commitment to an SSVMS Committee, or volunteering for one of SSVMS's unparalleled community programs?

Apply Today!

FUTURE OF MEDICINE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Local high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 2024 White Coat Week and/or 2024 Summer Program!

For more information or to apply, click here!

WELCOME TO SSVMS!

Join us in welcoming our newest SSVMS members!

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In The News

 

CDPH provides guidance on detecting and treating xylazine (tranq) exposure

 

California’s new Medi-Cal managed care plan contracts take effect Jan. 1

 

Reminder: Deadline to consolidate loans to qualify for PSLF is Dec. 31

 

2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule now available

 

CDPH strongly urges physicians to administer new RSV vaccine to help protect babies against severe illness after birth

 

California congressmen introduce lifesaving bill to help schools prevent opioid overdoses

 

Medi-Cal Rx reinstates prior auth requirements for more pharmacy benefits

 

Public health officials warn of an increase in Mpox cases in California

 

Biden orders HHS to take wide-ranging action on artificial intelligence in health care

 

DMHC to require annual inflation increase to AB 72 default payment methodology

 

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UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS

 

January 9, 2024

Webinar: CMS Medicare Updates 2024

 

January 9, 2024

Virtual Grand Rounds: The CARE Act

 

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J. Bianca Roberts, MD presenting Kent W. Jolly, MD with the Golden Stethoscope at the 2023 SSVMS Honors Medicine.

It's Awards Season - Nominate Your Colleagues!

 

SSVMS proudly recognizes our colleagues who go above and beyond the call of duty. And this year we've introduced new categories for nomination!

 

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the:

 

  • Golden Stethoscope Award
  • Community Impact Award
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award
  • Outstanding Medical Society Volunteer Award

 

Nominations can be submitted online. Award recipients will be recognized at the 2024 SSVMS Honors Medicine.

 

Make a Nomination

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