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FOR SALE
| Family Practice Physician retiring. Beautiful office building, Ray Rd. in Chandler. Ideal for 1-2 docs or satellite.
Practice also available for purchase, if interested.
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CVS Stops Selling Tobacco, Offers Quit-Smoking Programs
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Written by Jayne O'Donnell and Laura Unger, published in USA Today.
CVS Caremark plans to stop selling tobacco products in all of its stores starting Wednesday - a move health experts hope will be followed by other major drugstore chains.
CVS announced in February that it planned to drop tobacco by Oct. 1 as the sales conflicted with its health care mission. To bolster its image as a healthcare company, CVS will announce a corporate name change to CVS Health. Retail stores will still be called CVS/Pharmacy.
CVS is the first large drugstore chain to stop tobacco sales. Read more >>
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TEMPE-MESA AREA
| | Medical office suites for lease in beautiful garden office complex. Newly remodeled 1200 and/or 1800 sq. ft. suites. Includes covered doctor parking. Excellent location with easy access to 101 & 60 freeways & close to Desert Samaritan & Tempe St. Luke's Hospitals.
Best rates in area. 602.625.6298.
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Open Payments Database: Despite Criticism, Still On Track to Let the Sunshine In
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Written by Shefali Luthra, published in Kaiser Health News.
Despite technical glitches, the federal "Open Payments System" database - which tracks pharmaceutical company contributions to doctors and teaching hospitals - remains on track for its scheduled Sept. 30 launch, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed.
It was mandated by a sunshine act included in the federal health law seeking to ease concerns that pharmaceutical interests could wield excessive influence over health providers. The database includes payments for research, gifts, meals or speaker fees. Consumer advocates have long called for the public display of such information, arguing that it is key to ensuring doctors don't prescribe certain drugs out of financial incentives or loyalty. Read more >>
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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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Sales Price Reduction at Pierpont Commons
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Excellent owner-user opportunity near Banner Gateway/MD Anderson hospital. Built out Medical Building is 19,455 SF with excellent inventory of exams rooms, PT, imaging and former Treatment Center. Tremendous opportunity for multi-specialty medical practice. Contact Tracy Altemus, CCIM, 602-443-4030 or Marina Hammersmith, CCIM, 602-954-8414 at Ensemble Real Estate Solutions.
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Practice Spotlight - Round-up Feature Series
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The Maricopa County Medical Society's Round-up is 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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Midwestern University Appoints New Dean of Basic Sciences
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Kathleen H. Goeppinger, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, announces the promotion of Kyle Ramsey, PhD, to Dean of Basic Sciences for both the Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Ramsey served the University as the Associate Dean for Basic Sciences.
"Dr. Ramsey is an outstanding teacher, very successful researcher, and effective leader," Dr. Goeppinger said. "He has earned the respect and admiration of the academic community at Midwestern University and at other institutions across the nation." Read more >>
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Coming soon to a computer near you!
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The new MCMS website.
Keep an eye out for our announcement....
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| Screening for Breast Cancer | | |
Written by Dr. Ian Grant Whyte, MD, member of the Maricopa County Medical Society
There is irrefutable scientific evidence that the mammography should begin at age 40 and continue annually, according to Professor Daniel Kopans of Harvard Radiology. However, many doctors are following the recommendations of the United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) recommending the mammography should begin at age 50 and that doctors are not to teach their patients the importance of breast self-examination. It is my opinion that far too many women die unnecessarily every year from breast cancer. There are many causes for this, but primarily I divide the responsibility equally between doctors and their women patients. Read more >> |
| 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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| Phoenix Has One of the Worst Doctor Shortages in the U.S. | | |
Written by Angela Gonzales, published in the Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix is one of the top cities that doesn't have enough doctors, according to a BetterDoctor.com ranking.
The city ranks number 7, behind Raleigh, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Greensboro, North Carolina; Los Angeles, California and San Antonio, Texas. Read more >> |
| 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:
- 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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| Physician Retraining and Reentry: Empowering Retired and Inactive Physicians to Help Resolve the Nation's Growing PCP Shortage | | |
Created in collaboration with UC San Diego school of Medicine faculty, Physician Retraining and Reentry (PRR) is an online educational program to help solve the nation's growing shortage of primary care physicians. PRR accomplishes this goal by empowering experienced retired or inactive doctors with the tools needed to secure primary care positions in understaffed health centers across the country.
The PRR curriculum consists of 15 online courses that cover a wide range of critical subject matter. Participants are able to work through each course at an individualized pace. Read more >> |
| Rural Health Program Introduces Another Side of Medicine | | |
Jordan Roberts was reminded of his calling to be a physician nearly 200 miles from the University of Arizona College of Medcine - Phoenix.
Roberts has participated in the University's Rural Health Professional Program since enrolling in the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix. That program began at the UA College of Medicine - Tucson since 1997 but was expanded to include a Phoenix office this year. The first students from the downtown Phoenix medical school spent part of their summer in far off places, including one just outside of Arizona.
The program was created to help address the shortage of physicians faced by Arizona that is even more critical outside its urban centers. Read more >> |
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| CME and CEU Opportunities in Cardiology | | | Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11
Physicians and nurses are invited to attend the symposium, Cardiovascular Disease Management: A Case-Based Approach, October 10-11 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix.
Register before Sept. 9 and save $100!
The symposium is hosted by Course Director and MCMS member Richard Heuser, MD, cardiologist with Phoenix Heart Center, a member of Physician Group of Arizona.
This two-day continuing education symposium will center on the nuts and bolts of everyday care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, and present new ideas for tailoring the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual. Focus will be placed on gauging and monitoring therapy, including recognizing symptoms, evaluating risk factors, guiding treatment through imaging, general and functional testing and appropriate therapy.
For physician attendees, Promedica International designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Promedica International is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #8495. CME and CEU certificates will be sent in a secure document via email upon completion of the online evaluation form post symposium. |
| 2014-2015 Influenza Vaccine Availability in ASIIS/VOMS | | |
As of Sept. 11, only 30% of the total requested VFC doses have been released from the CDC. At this time we are only able to release 4 of the 7 presentations. When the other 3 presentations become available, we will send an email to all VFC providers and add the message to the ASIIS homepage. The vaccines we are releasing include:
- FluMist® (single dose sprayer)
- Fluarix® (.5mL Single doses syringe)
- Fluzone® ( .5mL 1 dose vial)
- Fluzone® (.25mL 1 doses syringe)
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| Free Kids' Dental Sealants at Midwestern University's Super Sealant Saturday | |  Saturday, October 18, 2014;
8 am - 1 pmMidwestern University's College of Dental Medicine-Arizona will host Super Sealant Saturday, a student-organized community service event to benefit local children. This is part of a nationwide initiative to provide underprivileged children with much-needed dental care. Read more >>
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| AZSCORN Fall Conference | | Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Sedona, Arizona
The Arizona State Council of Operating Room Nurses (AZSCORN) is hosting the 8th Annual Fall Conference. Provider approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN), Provider number CEP9999 for six contact hours. Learn more >> |
| Healthy Aging Month - Discuss Preventive Services With Your Patients | |
September is Healthy Aging Month, a national health observance designed to focus on the positive aspects of growing older. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages healthcare professionals to talk with their patients about adopting a healthy lifestyle, utilizing appropriate Medicare-covered preventive services. Medicare provides payment for many services that support healthy living, and therefore contribute to a higher quality of life that can - in turn - reduce healthcare costs now and in the future. Read more >> |
| Free Midwestern University Open House Showcases Healthcare Careers | | November 1, 2014; 10 am - 12:30 pm
Midwestern University's Glendale campus will host a free public open house in the campus Auditorium on Saturday, November 1, 2014, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Current Midwestern students will conduct informative campus tours which will allow attendees to experience the University's facilities, clinics, and accommodations from a student's perspective. Admissions counselors and faculty will be on hand to explain the requirements and prerequisites for all of the University's graduate degree programs in healthcare, including the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program which welcomed its first class in August. Read more >> |
| CME Credits Now Available for MLN Connects Training Courses | | |
Education credits are now available for the three Web-based Trainings (WBTs) that were posted on YouTube by MLNConnects in June 2014. To see a listing of all available courses, go to the Web-Based Training Course listing. The newest WBTs listed are:
To access the WBTs, go to MLN Products and click on "Web-Based Training Courses" under "Related Links" at the bottom of the web page
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| Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) for the Primary Care Physician | | Saturday, November 8, 2014
8 am - noon
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix
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.
Seating is limited so register early! |
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