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Volume 9 |January 31, 2014 

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In This Issue
From the Executive Director
Renew MCMS Membership
New Feature: The ABC's of the ACA
Preferred Vendor Spotlight: Ensemble Real Estate Contributes to RE Book
U of A College of Medicine Mini-Medical School
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Save the date!
15th Annual Southwest Nephrology Conference & Second Convention of Cardio Renal Society of America 
March 8, 2014
Cardio Renal Crisis: Global Epidemiology

March 7 & 8, 2014
Nephrology: Past, Present & Future

Radisson Fort McDowell Conference Center, 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85264

Continuing Education Credits
Physicians and Allied Health Disciplines in Nephrology, Transplantation, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Primary Care.

More information:
Contact James Ivie, PhD
direct: 602.845.7905 or jivie@azkidney.org

15th Annual Southwest Nephrology Conference & 2nd Annual Convention of the Cardio Renal Society of America Brochure

American Association of Diabetes Educators Conference Brochure
Do you know a current high school junior or senior interested in health and medicine? 
Have them apply for a FREE hands-on summer program to learn about a career in healthcare!
The Health Careers Institute is an opportunity for high school students to explore a variety of health professions.
In addition to workshops and labs with Midwestern University faculty and students, institute participants will experience a behind-the-scenes field trip to Arrowhead Hospital and an Emergency Response Workshop
with the Glendale Fire Department. 

Participants must attend all eight days of the program. Applications and teacher recommendation letters are required. Space is limited to 48 students. Applicants must be a junior or senior in high school and will be notified of their acceptance status via email. Applications are due by May 1, 2014.

HCI Flyer (pdf)

Application (word document) 

The Health Careers Institute is sponsored by Midwestern University and BHHS Legacy Foundation.

Solicitation by Medical Equipment Suppliers  
Recently the CMS Region 9 office sent out a memo warning physicians about some DME equipment suppliers fraudulent marketing programs. Medicare Administrative contractors have received numerous complaints from physicians about these companies.

The memo explains what methods are utilized and how physicians can protect themselves and their staff.

We recommend you read this memo and post it for your staff to read.

From the Executive Director
New Year's Resolutions: A Few Ways to Get Moving in the Right Direction

Jay Conyers, PhD     

Jay Conyers, PhD, MCMS Executive Director

 

The start of the year is often a time for new projects and change, but also a great time to reflect on years past. At the Maricopa County Medical Society, 2014 marks the start of a new Board of Directors, a new Executive Director, and a list of new strategic initiatives and policy priorities. A lot of "newness" for an organization that is 122 years old!

    

Despite the solid foundation and impressive history of the Society, it seems clear to me already in my three short months on the job that we need to strive to evaluate what it is the Society provides its members and the community, and determine if it's what we should be doing given the current environment, and direction, of medicine.  

 

 Read the full article... 


Renew Your MCMS Membership, Today!   

For your convenience, we can accept your renewal payment three ways: 

  1. Online (www.mcmsonline.com/renewal) 
  2. Phone: Call 602.252.2015
  3. Mail: Send your statement and check to:
    Maricopa County Medical Society
    326 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85004

New Feature Series - The ABC's of the ACA

Starting today, the Maricopa County Medical Society is excited to share a new series of articles published in InforMED Society and Round-up Magazine - "The ABC's of the ACA".

 

The series will highlight what MCMS members need to know about the ACA - new rules and legislation, helpful hints and fact sheets, plus a whole lot more. We will focus on how this new era of healthcare is affecting your patients, practice or business, yourself or your family, and the physician community within Maricopa County and across the state.

 

Ideas or suggestions for articles? We love to hear from our membership! Contact Jay Conyers, Executive Director or Candice Scheibel, Director of Communications by calling 602.252.2015 or email mcms@mcmsonline.com   

Do you have patients asking about informational sources for the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") Medicare and Medicaid? We can help!

 

The Society has received a number of calls from members seeking enrollment information to pass along to patients. With the unreliability of healthcare.gov, we've identified several ACA resources along with information on Medicaid (AHCCCS) and Medicare, and compiled them into an easy-to-use flyer.  

 

Download and print - then distribute in waiting or examination rooms. We can also provide copies to you! Just email us with your request and we'll get them in the mail.    

 

Please note: the link above will direct you to a downloadable/printable PDF; you will need Adobe Reader or Acrobat to view/print. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, please download for free.
Preferred Vendor Spotlight: Ensemble Real Estate Solutions Contribute Medical Real Estate Expertise by Authoring a Chapter in "The Texbook of Urgent Care Management"

Tracy Altemus, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Brokerage Services and Jamie Krahne, Regional Manager for Ensemble Real Estate Solutions recently collaborated on writing a chapter in "The Textbook of Urgent Care Management'" by John Shufeldt MD, JD, MBA, FACEP. Altemus and Krahne provided their industry expertise for a chapter in the textbook titled "Building out an Urgent Care Center". 

 

The chapter details everything involved in the process of constructing an urgent care center from timing, identifying project delivery, approval process, qualifying contractors, permitting, bidding, funding, close out and final delivery.

 

The books are due out in early 2014 and are currently available for pre-purchase. For more information on the textbooks and for ordering details please refer to www.urgentcaretextbooks.com.

 

Read the release in its entirety on MCMSonline.com


Announcing The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Mini-Medical School 2.0

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix proudly announces Mini-Medical School 2.0, a fascinating community lecture series open to the public.

 

Mini-Medical School 2.0 is free and covers various timely, informative topics. The new and improved version of Mini-Medical School, held monthly on campus in the spring of 2014, will include an interactive portion for audiences to get hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technology in healthcare.

 

The lectures are held the first Wednesday of each month (except May), from 5:30-7 pm in the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix Virginia G. Piper Auditorium (Building 2), 600 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

High school students may attend with a parent. Paramedics, EMTs, firefighters and first responders will earn six Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Seating is limited. Early registration encouraged; clickthe class title (link) below to learn more and  to register.

Questions about Mini-Medical School 2.0? Contact Barbara Quinlan bquinlan@email.arizona.edu  

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