SSV Medical Society News - 2018 - Volume 7 - Issue 11 - November Having trouble viewing this email? Click here MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS Volume 7, Issue 11 November, 2018 The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society is dedicated to bringing together physicians from all modes of practice to promote the art and science of quality medical care and to enhance the physical and mental health of our entire community. Dear Physicians, I want to thank our members who spent the weekend advocating for our patients, colleagues and the overall practice of medicine at CMA's 147th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Sacramento. Over 500 physicians from through-out the state met to discuss the cost and affordability of healthcare and to develop policy on complex issues, including: Utilization Through Improved Care DeliveryPharmaceutical CostsAdministrative Burdens on Physician PracticesCompetitiveness of the Health Care Market Thank you again, physicians, for making time in your busy lives to be part of the conversation. Pictured: Drs. Wytrzes & Gollober Sincerely, Rajiv Misquitta, MD President Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society rajiv.misquitta@gmail.com View More Photos from HOD Here Not a member? Join now and receive 14 MONTHS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR THE PRICE OF 12. Contact Megan Sharpe at msharpe@ssvms.org or (916) 826-0422. 2018 Physician Interest Form- Click Here Please take a moment to fill out and return this form if you are interested in volunteering for community service opportunities, serving on a 2019 SSVMS Committee or remaining a member of a Committee you currently serve on, by November 16, 2018. Be the first to tour SSVMS' newly expanded and renovated Museum of Medical History while enjoying seasonal drinks and treats with colleagues. Thursday, November 29, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm Register Here SSVMS/CMA Events Prop 56 Implementation: What Physicians Need to Know about the Supplemental Payments Webinar Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:15pm-1:15pm, Register/More Information SSVMS Honors Medicine Event- Save the Date! Thursday, February 28, 2018, 6:00-8:30pm, Tsakopoulos Galleria CMA Webinars are no cost for members. Click here to explore on-demand webinars. Call for Awards The SSVMS Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2018 Annual Awards, which recognize physicians whose achievements have contributed greatly to the medical community. Anyone may nominate a physician-member. The Awards will be presented on February 28, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Medical Honor Award Candidate's achievements have significantly contributed to local, statewide, national or international healthcare. Candidate has been a member of SSVMS for at least 5 continuous years. Golden Stethoscope Award Candidate has demonstrated unselfishness, compassion and empathy to his/her practice and patients. Candidate has been a member of SSVMS for at least 15 continuous years. For more information or to nominate a candidate, please click here. Please send letters of nomination to: SSVMS c/o Margaret Parsons, MD, Chair, Scholarship & Awards Committee 5380 Elvas Ave, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95819 In The News Sacramento Opioid Coalition Anti-Stigma Campaign Influenza Season Has Begun CURES Mandate Became Effective October 2: CMA FAQ and Webinar Physicians: Don't Forget to Vote, CMA 2018 Voter Guide DHCS Naloxone Distribution Project Medicare Participation Status for 2019 Medicare 2018-2019 Influenza Vaccine Pricing Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants Walmart and CVS Caremark Restrict Opioid Prescriptions Vetted Vendor CAP is a unique medical malpractice liability cooperative whose core product-the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT)-provides medical professional liability protection to over 12,000 of California's finest physicians. In addition to better malpractice protection and benefits, CAP offers practice resources and risk management tools to help you thrive during this transformational time in healthcare. Learn more about CAP here. To access this resource, contact Megan Sharpe, Physician Relations Manager, at (916) 452-2671 or msharpe@ssvms.org. Joy Of Medicine Corner Joy of Medicine-on Call Podcast Episode 4 Now Available! Melissa Marshall, MD, joins us to talk about The Healer's Art, a course designed by Rachel Naomi Remen, which she restructured for providers. The course allows providers to connect around important issues that occur within the healing profession. Beyond the course, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Misquitta discuss the power of connection, gratitude and the importance of scheduling in personal time. Listen to the episode to find out more about Dr. Marshall! Share, Listen and Subscribe here: https://apple.co/2DPMiNf Featured Joy of Medicine Provider Steven Seay (916) 715-9252 stevendseay@gmail.com Physicians face extreme stress and a heavy workload. If you are feeling overwhelmed, SSVMS sponsors up to six wellness sessions, at no cost to physicians, with licensed and vetted psychologists and life coaches to physicians living and working in the Sacramento Region. Steve is committed to fully creating a transformational shift in the lives of his clients. He is motivated to give back to the physician community and work with the Joy of Medicine program because physicians spend so much time serving others. To schedule an appointment with Steve, contact him directly. For more information about Steve or resiliency consults visit, http://joyofmedicine.org/building-resiliency/ Other Events Southern California Women in Medicine Conference Friday, November 9, 2018, 7:00am-4:30pm, Hotel Irvine, Irvine, CA, Register/More Information The Sacramento Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, In Collaboration with Americans Against Gun Violence, Fall Dinner- Register ASAP Featuring a Keynote address by Dr. Tilman Ruff, Founding Chairperson of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and Winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Saturday, November 10, 2018, 6:30pm, DoubleTree Inn, Sacramento, CA, Register Here. For More Information Click Here. American Society of Addiction Medicine, The Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine, 40-Hour Live or Online CME Program December 5, 2018, 8:00am-5:30pm CST, Chicago, Illinois, Register/ More Information Read the September/October issue of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine (SSV Medicine) CLICK HERE Medical Society News Sponsored By: #SSVMSCares | #PhysiciansTakingtheLead | #SPIRITHeals