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SSVMS Medical Society News is a monthly e-bulletin from the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) containing up-to-date information and breaking news on issues impacting physicians practicing in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo counties. To receive your free subscription, contact SSVMS at (916) 452-2671 or info@ssvms.org.

SSV Medical Society News - 2024 - Volume 13 - Issue 04



 

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

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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

 

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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

 

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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!

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