SSV Medical Society News - 2018 - Volume 7 - Issue 01 - January Dear Colleagues: This is a special time for all of us as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of our medical society. Growing from a handful of physicians to over 3,600 members now, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) has become a powerful guiding force for our profession that enables us to continue serving our patients. As your 2018 President, I look forward to engaging with you on the many issues that impact our profession. As physicians, we all seek the same thing. Doing what is best for our patients and ensuring that our profession endures. I invite you to download a copy of SSVMS’ 2017 Annual Report and to consider making a tax-deductible donation of $150 to commemorate SSVMS’ 150 years of serving the Sacramento region. You may donate online here. Please let me know what your Medical Society can do for you. rajiv.misquitta.gmail.com. Rajiv Misquitta, MD President Make a tax-deductible donation of $150 to SSVMS’ community programs to celebrate 150 years of physicians giving back to the community. Donate Today! Time to join or renew your SSVMS membership for 2018! Click here to renew and pay online, or contact Megan Sharpe at msharpe@ssvms.org or (916) 452-2671. SSVMS/CMA Events Joy of Medicine Physician Peer Groups Monthly meetings in various Sacramento Region Locations, Learn More Meet with a group of colleagues to connect with one another to discuss personal and professional successes and challenges. This is a great opportunity to socialize with professionals who understand and identify with what it means to be a physician. 2018 SSVMS Installation and Awards Dinner January 11, 2018, Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Last chance to save your seat at the annual dinner! RSVPs must be received by Sunday, January 7, 2018. Register Here CMA Legislative Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Sacramento, Save the Date 2018 SSVMS 150th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 5, 2018, Sutter's Fort Sacramento, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Save the Date CMA Webinars are no cost for members. Click here to explore on-demand webinars. In The News SSVMS 2017 Annual Report, 150th Anniversary Edition SSVMS Proposes Solutions to Address Homelessness in the Sacramento Region Anthem Blue Cross to offer webinar on 2018 Covered California participation Anthem Blue Cross cuts ties with Nivano Physicians Medical Group Time to verify your patients' eligibility and benefits for 2018 Anthem still not complying with AB 72 interim payment rules, physicians report Physicians: What YOU can do to help prevent gun violence Are your prescriptions pads compliant with the law? Service Spotlight Dr. Lawson is motivated as a SPIRIT volunteer by the gratitude shown by patients and the obvious need for patients to access quality specialty care, “...giving back to the community is a way to show my gratitude and share my good fortune with others. Philosophically, as a physician my mission has been to help reduce suffering regardless of reimbursement.” Read more. SSVMS thanks Dr. Lawson for his tireless dedication to serving SPIRIT patients. To learn more about how to become a SPIRIT volunteer or to donate, visit www.ssvms.org/programs #SPIRITHeals #SSVMSCares For more information on volunteering or making a tax deductible donation to SSVMS' community programs, click here. Other Events California Department of Public Health Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Webinar, Part 1 Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 10:00am PST. Register here. California Department of Public Health Implementing Naloxone Distribution Systems Webinar, Part 2 Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 1:30PST. Register here. Read the January/February issue of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine (SSV Medicine) CLICK HERE Sponsored By: #SSVMSCares #SSVMSTeaches #SPIRITHeals January 18, 2018 2018 - Volume 7 2018 - Volume 7, Issue 01 - January, SSV Medical Society News 0 Comment Read More »