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CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN CAPITAL HILL DAYS By Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director Ralph Massullo, a practicing dermatologist from Joining my colleagues from the Conference of Florida Citrus County. Representative Massullo had recently Medical Society Executives (CFMSE) from across filed HB 821, the “Any Willing Provider” bill and was the State, I visited with legislators on Capital Hill eager to share its strengths. on February 23 to help inform Florida Senators and House Representatives regarding Senate and House Although several of those bills that would impact I spoke with admitted they the practice of medicine. were not yet up to speed Prior to attending, CFMSE on the bills I was there to hosted webinars on key bills. discuss, those I met with Medical society executive were interested and engaged. directors were also provided They clearly appreciated further updates through a constituent feedback on the presentation hosted by the pros and cons of bills they Florida Medical Association will consider. Most could on February 22. FMA CEO easily relate to issues with Timothy Stapleton, FMA “fail first” protocols and General Counsel Jeff Scott, retroactive denials. Most and FMA Senior Vice were not familiar with Direct President of Public Affairs Primary Care. It is important Chris Clark met with us and that they hear from the shared the FMA Position Members of CFMSE on Capital Hill: (pictured l-r) medical community on bills Statements on proposed bills. Paula Baumgardner, Pam Irwin, Valerie Vale, that impact the practice of April Donahue, and Julie Ramirez. medicine. I had the opportunity to meet one on one with Rep. Loranne Ausley, Rep. It is a privilege to serve as your Executive Director Ramon Alexander, and Rep. Halsey Beshears’ and to speak to our legislators on behalf of the Legislative Aide. Unfortunately, Senator Montford physician community. It was an enlightening was not available. He serves on the Health Policy experience that I know many of you have also shared. Committee. I joined my colleagues in meetings with Keep up your efforts. You can make a difference! Senator Kathleen Passidomo and Representative CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2017 MEETINGS CALENDAR April 18, 2017 CMS Membership & Educational Meeting (no CME credit) Medical Cannabis: Seeing Through the Smoke Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
May 16, 2017 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Updates in Cancer – To the Moon and Back Viralkumar Bhanderi, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
May 24, 2017 CMS Family Night 5:30 – 8:00 pm FSU Champions Club