Upcoming Events
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MSDC "Finances First" Seminar
"Reducing Healthcare and Group Benefits Costs"
October 27
7101 Wisconsin Ave. 12th Floor
Bethesda, MD
Dinner/drinks provided
6pm-7pm
"Finances First" Save the Dates
November 10
"Controlling Downside Risk in a Rising Interest Rate Environment"
December 8
"Business, Property & Casualty Insurance- Liability Protection or Business Owners and High Income Earners"
Montgomery County Medical Society's
2010 Medical Practice Strategies Conference/Expo
The Bethesda Marriot at Pooks Hill
"Medicare Basics New Practitioner and Office Staff" workshop
November 12
12:30pm-4:00pm
Largo-Kettering Library
9601 Capital Lane
Largo, MD 20774
ProAssurance Loss Prevention Seminar
November 16
American College of Cardiology
2400 N Street NW 5:30pm-8:00pm
Washington, DC 20037
Click to Register
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2010-2011 Board of Directors
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Stuart F. Seides, MD
At-Large; Chair of the Board
Frederick C. Finelli, MD
President
James C. Cobey, MD
President-Elect
Joseph Gutierrez, MD
Treasurer; AMA Delegation Chair
Peter E. Lavine, MD
AMA Delegate
(Starting January 1, 2011)
J. Desiree Pineda, MD
AMA Delegate
(Starting January 1, 2011)
Carlos Silva, MD
AMA Delegate
(Until December 31, 2011)
Laura L. Tosi, MD
At-Large; AMA Alternate Delegate
Julian R. Craig, MD
At-Large
John W. Larsen, MD
At-Large
Joan B. Loveland, MD
At-Large
Catherine S. May, MD
At-Large
Richard McCarthy, MD
At-Large
Daniel Perlin, MD
At-Large
Reginald Robinson,MD
At-Large
K. Edward Shanbacker
Executive Vice President
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Suite 100
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 466-1800 (phone)
(202) 452-1542 (fax)
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| Medical Society of DC Installs New President at the Annual Meeting |
 On Wednesday, October 20th, Frederick C. Finelli, MD, JD, Vice President of Performance Improvement and Safety at Washington Hospital Center, assumed the presidency of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC), at the Medical Society's Annual Meeting. Dr. Finelli is a general surgeon with a special interest in bariatric surgery, and the director of the Program for Advanced Laparoscopy at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Finelli was elected president-elect by MSDC members last October. He has been an active member of the Medical Society for twenty-four years, previously holding the positions of Vice-Chairman of the Physicians Health Committee, Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates, Chairman of the Membership Committee and Chair of the Physicians Health Committee.
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"Never before has the Medical Society been in such a prime position to make a significant positive impact on health care in the District," says Dr. Finelli. "Many changes are occurring, and physicians' practices are evolving more rapidly than ever before, creating a considerable need for leadership from our Society. The District government has started the process of implementing health care reform, and we have taken the opportunity to collaborate with many departments to ensure patients and physicians are considered the priority for changes that are made."
Ms. Joanne Grossi, Director for Region III under the Department of Health and Human Services, addressed the evening's attendees. She delivered a very informative and provocative presentation focused on the recently enacted health care reform bill. After her presentation, she stayed to answer several questions asked by members in attendance, and took some time to chat with members after the meeting. Ms. Grossi's address was very well-received, and we thank her for taking time to attend our meeting.
Other 2010 Election Results:
· President-Elect: James Cobey, MD
· At-Large Members: John Larsen, MD (re-elected); Catherine May, MD;
Daniel Perlin, MD
· MSDC Delegate to the American Medical Association: Peter Lavine, MD
· MSDC Alternate Delegates to the American Medical Association:
Laura Tosi, MD (re-elected); J. Desiree Pineda, MD
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| Update from Highmark Medicare Services: Medicare Basics New Practitioner/Office Staff Workshop in Largo, MD |  On November 12th, Highmark Medicare Services will be hosting a Medicare Basics New Practitioner/Office Staff workshop. This workshop is designed for practitioners and office staff new to Medicare billing. This workshop may also be helpful to those needing a refresher course on Medicare billing.
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| Update from the AMA: Webinar to help reassess your Medicare participation; Recommendations made on Insurance Exchanges | |
Free webinar Oct. 27 helps you reassess your practice's Medicare participation
With Medicare physician payments scheduled to be cut 30 percent by Jan. 1, this year's Medicare participation decision period arrives at a time of tremendous uncertainty for physicians and patients.
Learn about the options you have - participation in Medicare, nonparticipation in Medicare, or opting out of Medicare and privately contracting with patients - during "Understanding your Medicare choices: Preparing for the 2011 Medicare participation decision," a free AMA webinar scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Eastern time Oct. 27. This webinar will describe the advantages and disadvantages of the three options and walk participants through an example of how payments are calculated under each one.
Sign up for the webinar today.
AMA makes recommendations for Health Insurance Exchanges
As Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation continues, one of the most important issues will be the establishment of health insurance exchanges in all 50 states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working on this issue at the federal level, and the states are preparing as well. In response to HHS' call for comments on exchanges, the AMA filed a response on Oct. 4 that included several recommendations on exchange implementation. |
| District News for District Physicians: "Offer the Test" - the District's Campaign to Combat HIV/AIDS - Kicks Off; It's Almost Flu Season |
 "Offer the Test" - The District's Campaign to Combat HIV/AIDS - Kicks Off at GWUMC
On Monday, October 11th, George Washington University Medical Center faculty and DC Department of Health Director Dr. Pierre Vigilance spoke to GW medical students about the scope of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in DC and the importance of routine HIV testing. Throughout the semester, GW medical students, in turn, will reach out to their physician mentors via the Clinical Apprenticeship Program, to introduce "Offer The Test" data about the DC HIV epidemic and routine testing, and discuss any barriers to routine testing that the physicians perceive.
GW students will share a short survey with their preceptors, to help the "Offer the Test" partners better understand the current scope of physicians' HIV knowledge and testing practices. This first-of-its-kind survey was developed in consultation with the DC Department of Health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Gerson Lehrman Group, and Georgetown University and George Washington Medical Center faculty, and will be distributed throughout the District to get a better understanding of physicians' HIV knowledge and testing practices. GBC and the DC Department of Health will distribute the survey broadly to other DC physicians in November to get a data-driven understanding of DC physicians' HIV/AIDS and routine testing knowledge as well their HIV testing practices so that we can better support HIV testing among physicians.
It's Almost Flu Season
This year's flu vaccine will protect against several different strains of flu including H3N2, an influenza B virus, and the H1N1 virus. There is a vaccine purchasing program in place through your Medical Society membership. MSDC has partnered with Atlantic Health Partners to deliver less-costly vaccines, including FluZone, an inhaled vaccine for patients who are unable to receive a tradition vaccine. Please click here for more information. This year the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months to protect against influenza viruses that are predicted to cause the most illness during the flu season. For more information visit http://www.flu.gov/, or to locate local pharmacy and grocery stores carrying the flu vaccine, visit http://www.flu.gov/widgets/vaccinefinder.html. |
| From ProAssurance: What About Physician Safety? |
 Several incidents have been reported recently where physicians have been injured or killed by patients. Ten years ago the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that more workplace assaults and acts of violence occur in the health care setting than any other workplace. In fact, health care workers experience violent assaults at a rate four times higher than the national average. Physicians also are injured more often than workers in other industries. Violence in the health care setting also can be perpetrated by non-patients, which may include family members, caretakers or other occupations. |
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Making the Rounds:
MSDC Working for You |
 MSDC participates in the District's Regional Health Information Organization The DC RHIO's Advisory Panel, under DCPCA, has completed its quarterly review and conducted its meeting with stakeholders around the city. MSDC attended as a full participant.
The Department of Health Care Finance is overseeing the development of the District's Health Information Exchange. MSDC continues to serve on their Steering Committee, which is entering its second month of operation. |
| Are there really any savings to be found in today's health insurance environment? Find out at Wednesday's "Finances First" Dinner | |
 There are just a few open seats left for Wednesday's "Finances First" Dinner and Discussion titled "Reducing Healthcare and Group Benefits Costs". Call or e-mail Chris Lee at lee@msdc.org or (202) 355-9414 as soon as possible to reserve one of the final remaining seats.
MSDC and First Financial Group are sponsoring a much-needed and high-demand Dinner and Discussion session this Wednesday evening. We will be focusing on how your practice can take advantage of savings that can be found in your health care policies.
Date: October 27, 2010
Location: 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Speaker: William MacCartee, Monument Benefits
Complete "Finances First" Dinner and Discussion List
11/10/2010 - "Controlling Downside Risk in a Rising Interest Rate Environment" - Dave Mengden, Genworth Wealth Management
12/8/2010 - "Business, Property & Casualty Insurance- Liability Protection or Business Owners and High Income Earners" - Andrew Howard, Howard insurance Agency
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| Upcoming Area Events |
Health Reform: Educating Communities of Color to Ensure Access to Minority Constituencies
Minority Health Stakeholder Briefing and Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, October 26
Location: Pfizer DC Office - Large Conference Room
325 7th Street NW Suite 1200
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
No Cost
Briefing Highlights
The recent Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act addressed many important issues pertaining to health care disparities and the broader inclusion of minority health stakeholders. Pfizer will be hosting a Minority Health Stakeholder Briefing and Roundtable to inform and engage with leaders of key advocacy and stakeholder organizations who consider minority health a top priority. Pfizer representatives from the research and policy arenas will lead the interactive discussion about the impact of health care reform on patients. Montgomery County Medical Society (MCMS) 2010 Medical Practice Strategies Conference
"Strategies for Success Conference & Futures EXPO"
Date: Thursday, October 28
Location: The Bethesda Marriott at Pooks Hill Time: 7:30am - 7:30pm Cost: $99 Expo Highlights Figure out how the new health reform law impacts you and your practice.
Expand your understanding of strategic planning and what your options are for the future.
Improve your collections strategies and your customer service approach.
Identify key issues your practice should examine as you explore significant changes in your future
practice model. |
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MIDTOWN OFFICE AVAILABLE FOR RENT-SHARING: Semi-retired ophthalmologist seeks to rent and share overhead on a beautiful 2300+ sq ft office with another ophthalmologist or medical professional. The office is furnished, well equipped, and ideally located at 3 Washington Circle across from the George Washington University Medical Center and the Foggy Bottom Metro station. Valet parking is available in the building. For more information please call Dr. Don Schwartz at (202) 466-7711 |
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