SSV Medical Society News - 2024 - Volume 13 - Issue 04 Upcoming Events, Latest News, and More MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Honors Medicine Is Here SSVMS Honors Medicine is back! On Saturday, May 4 from 6-9pm, join me at the California Museum for an evening of camaraderie, savory food, delicious wine, wild entertainment, and acknowledgment of three of the finest physicians we have in our region. Rajiv Misquitta, MD is being presented with the Golden Stethoscope Award, our highest honor, for his devotion to patient care and the medical needs of the community. He's worn many hats in his career, from a lifestyle medicine guru to a vegan cookbook author to a founding member of SSVMS's Joy of Medicine program, and he has always been a physician his colleagues admire. Aimee Moulin, MD is receiving the Community Impact Award, for her work as co-founder and principal investigator of the California Bridge Program, which aims to provide access to buprenorphine and other medications for addiction treatments in the emergency department. Robert LaPerriere, MD is receiving the first ever Outstanding Medical Society Volunteer Award for his decades of service to the Museum of Medical History, making it a truly standout museum. Finally, we’ll also be entertained by the sounds of Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos. Come ready to stump them with your music requests and see what amazing results they turn out. Tickets are available now for $100 through April 19. Proceeds go towards the Medical Student Scholarship Fund. See you there! Vanessa Walker, DO SSVMS President Get My Ticket Now! SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE AI and Medicine: Will It Make Your Practice Better? 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Practice/Practical Advice Legislative/Regulatory News Interviews with Experts Personal Experiences Volunteer Opportunities Poetry Photography In The News CMA-supported new law puts California at forefront of eliminating controversial “excited delirium” diagnosis CDC issues health advisory on measles outbreak and guidance for preventing infection Shortage of syphilis drug expected to continue through end of 2024 CMA president issues statement on medication abortion case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court Nearly all candidates supported by CALPAC move to general election CMA issues statement on passage of Prop 1, which will expand mental health and addiction services HHS opens new primary care payment model for physician led ACOs Reminder: PSLF income-driven repayment account adjustment deadline is April 30 CURES requires update for dispensers to submit prescription data CMS releases updated fee schedule conversion factor Feds launch “catalytic program” to build sustainability in the health care sector CMS fixes system issue causing some telehealth claims to be underpaid CMS extends MIPS deadline to April 15 amid fallout of Change cyberattack Biden Administration announces advanced payments for physicians affected by cyberattack CDPH issues TB testing and treatment recommendations amid substantial uptick in cases CMA and SSVMS defeat Measure C, protecting Sacramento physician practices Change Healthcare cyber-attack: CMA publishes summary of known impacts and workarounds for practices Congress fails to stop entire Medicare physician payment cut See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS April 16, 2024 Virtual Grand Rounds: Black Health in California - Moving Toward Equity April 19, 2024 Crumley and Associates 15th Annual Women's Event 6:00pm - 8:00pm Boho floral wreath making workshop with delicious appetizers, drinks, desserts, and music. RSVP by emailing Heather Tan at heather.tan@ampf.com. April 30, 2024 Webinar: How ACOs Can Help Your Primary Care Organization Thrive May 4, 2024 SSVMS Honors Medicine May 7-8, 2024 HIT Summit: Health IT in the Safety Net May 15, 2024 Spring Surge See More SPIRIT HIGHLIGHTED IN COMSTOCK'S MAGAZINE Go behind the scenes to see the SPIRIT Program's quality work in the latest issue of Comstock's Magazine. Take Me To Comstock's! MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY HAS EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS Museum to be open on second Saturdays from May through August. Visit the Museum! WELCOME OUR NEW SSVMS/CMA MEMBERS SSVMS has recently welcomed 24 new members! See Them Here! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE MONTH SSV Medicine Author Have an interest in writing? Do you have an experience that would benefit the Society? Whether you're coming off a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, you've read a valuable book, you've had a fascinating patient interaction recently, you've written a meaningful poem, or you haven't seen us cover a matter important to you, SSV Medicine is interested in hearing from you! Contact Brandon at bcraig@ssvms.org to write for SSV Medicine - we welcome one-time writers and those interested in becoming regular contributors! I Want to Write! *PAID ADVERTISEMENT OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Corner of 39th and J Street, 675 sf, fully serviced. Contact Richard J. 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