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Dear Member,
Welcome to the elert, the Collier County Medical Society's e-mail newsletter that connects you to the news affecting your practice and the business of medicine. About the Sponsor: CCMS is grateful to elert sponsor Lisa Clifford of Clifford Medical Billing Specialists, Inc. Lisa says, "Our Business is taking care of Your Business!
As industry regulations change it becomes more difficult to effectively receive maximum reimbursement. With these constant changes, it's almost impossible to keep abreast without having a dedicated healthcare billing specialist." Check them out HERE.
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| BioScience Workshop
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The BioFlorida Southwest Chapter is hosting an educational seminar on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 5:30pm - 9:30pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, FL. The event includes five speakers discussing current and proposed programs and innovations that impact the bioscience/life science industry in Florida. For more information or register, go HERE.
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| Operation Medicine Cabinet |
Saturday, February 27, 2010
DrugFREE Collier is hosting a pharmaceutical takeback program on Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 at several locations around Collier County.
Please tell your patients and/or make arrangements to drop off any unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications between 10am and 2pm HERE.
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Circle welcomes Oppenheimer
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The Collier County Medical Society is pleased to welcome Oppenheimer & Co. to the Circle of Friends preferred vendor family. Local Oppenheimer, Senior Director/Investments Peter Montalbano encourages members to contact him for comprehensive financial planning. Contact Peter at (561) 620-3114 888-999-3660. Discover more HERE.
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| General Membership Meeting
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Thursday, March 18, 2010The next General Membership Meeting will be held on March 18, 2010 at Kensington Golf & Country Club, 2700 Pine Ridge Road. Attendees will hear Marvin D. Sappala, M.D., chief medical officer of Hazelden speak about "Facing the Menace of Prescription Drug Abuse." This dinner meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by March 15.
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| Schwerin becomes Republican party chairman
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CCMS member Dr. Frank Schwerin was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Collier County Republican Party.
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Ecuador Project Hope Needs Ultrasound
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The Medical Society supports the efforts of Ecuador Project Hope and the volunteer medical services they provide to the poor and indigenous people of the country. In early April, a team of healthcare providers including Dr. Fabian Vaca will return to the South American country to perform necessary medical services. Dr. Vaca and his team are in dire need of a portable ultrasound with two probes for abdominal exams and to check the ears, nose and throat of patients. If you are able to donate a used machine or funds to purchase this equipment, please contact Mickey Enright HERE. |
| Booths still available for Women's Health Forum
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March 20, 2010
The annual Women's Health Forum hosted by CCMS will take place at Hodges University off Immokalee Road on Saturday, March 20, 2010. We are pleased to announce that we have over 25 women physician members who will be speaking on a wide variety of topics. This is a great opportunity for all members to reach several hundred women seeking information on local healthcare options. Exhibitor space is available for $600. Call Lisa at (239) 435-7727.
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New Committee Members to PAC
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The CCMS PAC committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Rolando Rivera and Dr. Max Kamerman have agreed to serve on the committee. They will join the current committee of Dr. Gauta, treasurer, and Dr. Mitch Zeitler. Thank you to Dr. Mickey Gordon and Dr. Thomas Becket for serving on the committee in 2009. The PAC has raised $8,700 this year. The committee will make decisions at their meeting this month on supporting physician friendly State candidates. Thank you to all those who contributed to the PAC this year.
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Reach over 500 CCMS members by sponsoring a CCMS elert. For $150, your company will be featured
in the e-mail transmission with a link to a business website. Inquire HERE.
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About CCMS
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The Collier County Medical Society is a non-profit professional association of over 500 physician members serving the City of Naples and Collier County for over 50 years. We seek to advance the interests of physicians and their patients through education and the improvement of public health. This e-mail newsletter is designed to assist our members as we strive to provide the best healthcare in Southwest Florida.
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