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Arizona's Infectious Diseases Manual
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The Arizona Department of Health Services has released a manual for physicians about Arizona's infectious diseases. This includes information on Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Plague, Tularemia, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, State Reporting Requirements and Expedited Partner Therapy. Find the manual here >>
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MEDICAL OFFICE
TIME SHARE IN GLENDALE
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(NE Union Hills/59th Ave)
Excellent time share opportunity. Surgery practice with well-appointed 3300 sq. ft. office condominium. Conveniently located in Arrowhead Ranch one mile from Loop 101.
The office includes private office for the Practitioner, support staff work space, 2-3 full exam rooms, and a spacious waiting area. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. available. Utilities included.
Arrowhead Commons, 18275 N. 59th Ave, Glendale.
Contact admin@
doctorangelchik.com for more information.
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Are You On the Move? Share Your News!
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 Are you moving on up to the East, West, North or South-side? Or moved in a different direction worth noting? Have you recently taken on a new role at your practice, clinic or hospital? Recognized for excellence in delivering care? Accepted a new training or certification? Recently retired?
If so, we want to know! Please share with us your recent professional achievements, and we will share them with the rest of our members and readers and "connect our docs."
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TEMPE-MESA AREA
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Best rates in area.
Call 602.625.6298.
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What 3D Printing Means for Healthcare
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Medical care might not be the most obvious place for 3D printing applications, but 3D-printed kidneys and 3D-printed prosthetic eyes say otherwise. 3D-printed plastics are being used for medical tools and devices, models for surgical training and even lightweight, cost-efficient implants and prosthetics.
In many ways, we're in the middle of a medical revolution, largely made possible because of advancements in 3D printing technology. Here's a look at a few ways that 3D printing is already affecting the healthcare industry. Read more >>
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9865 S Priest Dr - Tempe Crossings
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Beautifully built-out medical office available for immediate move-in. Desirable Tempe location with excellent proximity to shopping and restaurants with immediate access from I-10. Contact Marina Hammersmith, CCIM, 602-954-8414 or Autumn Storm 602-385-2854 at Ensemble Real Estate Solutions.
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Medicare Experiment Could Signal Sea Change for Hospice
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Diane Meier is the director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, a national organization that aims to increase the number of palliative care programs in hospitals and elsewhere for patients with serious illnesses. Meir is also a professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She spoke with Michelle Andrews of Kaiser Health News about a recently launched pilot program under the health law that allows hospice patients participating in the continue to receive life-prolonging treatment. Read their conversation >>
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Practice Spotlight - Round-up Feature Series
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The Maricopa County Medical Society's Round-upis pleased to bring you a new feature series, "Practice Spotlight".
Each month we will spotlight a physician or a practice that has made changes to their care delivery model for the benefit of the patient. Articles will focus on new methods of treatment, technological advances, and patient education, to name just a few.
If you would like to submit yourself or your practice for consideration, or would like to recommend another physician or practice group for our spotlight, please contact Jay Conyers at 602.251.2361 or
jconyers@mcmsonline.com
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| Tell Us What You Think | |
Seeking Testimonials for the
September Issue of Round-up
Please share with us your thoughts on your membership in the Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS). Why did you join? Why do you continue your membership every year? How has the MCMS helped you in your professional and personal goals? Are there any changes you'd like to see with the MCMS or your membership?
September's issue of Round-up will focus on membership in the MCMS and we want to know what you, our members, really think and feel about the Society. Please email us at mcms@mcmsonline.com and share your thoughts.
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| Looking for Some Reading Material? | | | Come and Get 'Em!
The Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) has an excess of the following books by some of your peers:
- Healthseekers in Arizona by Robert E. Kravetz, MD and Alex Jay Kimmelman
- The Road to Retirement by Robert G. Beers, MD
- Mostly Medical Vignettes and Mostly Medical/Legal Vignettes by Rudi Kirschner, MD
If you are interested in owning a copy of any of these books, please come and visit us at our office (326 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85004) or contact Emily at 602.417.2307 or at
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| Save the Date: The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix Golf Tournament | | | Friday, September 5, 2014
The Legacy Golf Club
6808 32nd St.
Phoenix, Arizona
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix invites you to participate in the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. This year, all proceeds benefit the Pathway Scholars Program - a one-year certificate program designed to help prepare select disadvantaged students for a future in medical school. Read more >>
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| Desert West OBGYN Joins Arizona OBGYN Affiliates | | |
Arizona OBGYN Affiliates (AOA) proudly announces the addition of Desert West OBGYN, adding 13 board certified physicians, three nurse practitioners, and four additional branch locations to the growing organization. Desert West OBGYN has been providing high quality and compassionate care to women in the Northwest Valley since 1973.
With branch locations in Glendale, Peoria, Estrella and Anthem, Desert West OBGYN will continue to specialize in a variety of women's health issues. Read more >> |
| Specialty Care is a Challenge in Some ACA Plans |
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Primary care doctors have reported problems making referrals for patients who have purchased some of the cheaper plans from the federal insurance marketplace. Complaints about narrow networks with too few doctors have attracted the attention of federal regulators and have even prompted lawsuits.
But they're also causing headaches in the day-to-day work of doctors and clinics. "The biggest problem we've run into is figuring out what specialists take a lot of these plans," said Dr. Charu Sawhney of Houston. Read more >>
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| Save the Date - 3rd Annual "Current Trends in Liver Disease" and Gastroenterology Board Review | | | Friday, September 26, 2014
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Endorsed by the MCMS as an Honor Roll Activity
Topics discussed by local experts and guest faculty will include information on the current and developing therapies for Hepatitis B and C, NASH, and hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer treatment options, and and update on current listing criteria for liver transplantation. Physicians preparing for gastroenterology or hepatology board certification will find the sessions helpful for Hepatology content review. Read more >>
For more information to to register, call 1.877.602.4111. |
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MCMS Preferred Partner Program
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Catalina Medical Recruiters, Inc.: It is more than just filling vacancies. We match lifestyles, personalities and practice philosophies!
Since 1991, our staff has provided permanent and locum tenens services. Our main focus is bringing well trained, quality providers to Arizona and the Southwest.
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Hour-Long Home Coaching Greatly Decreases
Re-Admission and Healthcare Costs for Medicare Patients | |
A new study in Journal of General Internal Medicine reports that an hour-long educational coaching session and two or three follow-up phone calls after a hospital stay reduced re-admission odds by 39% among Medicare patients. The study also found that the average cost of care was reduced by $3,700 per patient for those patients who received the education session versus those who did not. Read more >> |
| Trustees Report Shows Continued Reduce Cost Growth, Longer Medicare Solvency | |
The Medicare Trustees today projected that the trust fund that finances Medicare's hospital insurance coverage will remain solvent until 2030, four years beyond what was projected in last year's report. Due in part to cost controls implemented in the Affordable Care Act, per capita spending is projected to continue to grow slower than the overall economy for the next several years. Read more >> |
| August is National Immunization Awareness Month | |
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This toolkit from the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) is designed to help you communicate the importance of immunizations during this annual observance - and throughout the year. The toolkit contains key messages, vaccine information, sample news releases and articles, sample social media messages and links to the web resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations. Read more >>
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| Appeals Court Split on Legality of Subsidies for Affordable Care Act | | |
Two U.S. appeals courts Tuesday reached opposite conclusions about the legality of subsidies in the Affordable Care Act, a key part of the law that brings down the cost of coverage for millions of Americans.
In Washington, a three-judge panel at the U.S. Appeals Court for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Internal Revenue Service lacked the authority to allow subsidies to be provided in exchanges not run by the states. Read more >> |
| Trends for Arizona Kids Can Bring Attention and Action | |
Children's Action Alliance, in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, released two new comprehensive data reports so leaders in the state can be better informed to create action steps that improve children's health, education, and security. The Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book complements the 25th Edition of the national KIDS COUNT Data Book by delving into county level statistics, adding more indicators not found in the national research, and including personal stories to illustrate the key benchmarks. Read more >> |
| National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes: Improved Care Transitions - Register Now | | Tuesday, August 19, 2014
During this MLN Connects™ National Provider Call, speakers will discuss the role of physician leadership in working with hospitalists to improve care transitions and the importance of open communication between physicians and nurse practitioners across care settings. CMS subject matter experts will provide National Partnership updates, share progress of the Focused Dementia Care Survey Pilot, and discuss next steps. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Read more >> |
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| Opioids: The Epidemic That YOU Can Cure - Free Seminar | | |
The Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery, Arizona Medical Board and Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants invite you to attend this CME on prescribing opioids. Developed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center - Center for Education, this course covers risk evaluation, examination, chronic pain management, statistics of abuse, and mitigation strategies.
You are invited to attend one of the following Saturday sessions - all sessions 9 am - 1 pm:
- Sierra Vista: August 16, 2014 - Ethel C. Berger Center
- Kingman: September 27, 2014 - Kingman Regional Medical Center (East Campus)
- Phoenix: October 11, 2014 - A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
- Tucson: October 25, 2014 - Tucson Osteopathic Medial Foundation
Advance registration is requested. Register by email or call 602.771.2521
4.0 hours of Category 1-A CME Credits are anticipated for this program.
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| Medicare Modifies Controversial Hospice Drug Rule | | |
In response to strong criticism, Medicare officials are modifying rules intended to prevent the agency from paying twice for the same prescriptions for seniors receiving hospice care.
Under the rules that took effect in May, hospice patients or their families could not fill prescriptions through their Part D drug plans until first confirming that the prescriptions were not covered by hospice providers. Drugs related to palliative and comfort care are supposed to be covered under the fixed rate payments to the hospice. Read more >> |
| 10th Annual Midwestern Hospital Medicine Conference | | October 2-4, 2014
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Target Audience: This CME program is designed to meet the educational needs of Hospital Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents and Nurses.
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| Have You Connected With Your Society Lately? | | |
The Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) is growing our social media presence so that we can more effectively "connect our docs." Please support the MCMS by connecting with us on social media.
There are three ways to connect with the MCMS:
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| Save the Date - Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) for the Primary Care Physician | | Saturday, November 8, 2014
8 am - 12 pm
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix
Two-thirds of all worldwide Valley Fever infections occur in Arizona; most of those in Maricopa County. Are you testing your patients with community-acquired pneumonia for Valley Fever? The 7th annual FREE conference is open to physicians, nurses and healthcare providers.
Endorsed by the Maricopa County Medical Society as an Honor Roll Activity. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Register now >> |
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