JUNE EDITION, VOLUME 2021, NO. 6
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES So how does a Capital Medical Society (CMS) membership benefit you? In many, many ways! We’re committed to making Capital Medical Society an even stronger medical association. Here are just a few of the benefits you receive as a Capital Medical Society member: PHYSICIAN REFERRALS – Each year, the Capital Medical Society receives numerous calls from the public seeking information to select a physician. The Capital Medical Society makes referrals to CMS physician members. The medical society provides the public with information about member physicians’ medical backgrounds, board certifications, and accepted insurance. PHYSICIAN VOICE – The Capital Medical Society works in conjunction with the Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association to inform legislators at the state and national level on key legislative issues that impact physicians and their patients. PHYSICIAN WELL-BEING – The Physician Wellness Program, available to Active and Associate members, provides a safe harbor for physicians to receive confidential wellness coaching to address normal life difficulties in a confidential and professional environment. Each member may receive six, free wellness coaching sessions a year. RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING – Building lasting relationships with colleagues and their families is encouraged through Capital Medical Society’s “Connect the Docs” and “Catch My Stride” events. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – CME courses are offered throughout the year. These are often in conjunction with membership meetings or are promoted for other entities who offer free or reduced-fee educational events. MEDICAL PRACTICE EDUCATION – The Capital Medical Society offers Lunchtime Seminars during the year to medical practice clinical and non-clinical office staff. Past topics have included: “Take Your Practice’s Revenues to the Max,” “What’s the Cure? Proper Reporting and Use of Your COVID Funding,” “Clinical Best Practices in Patient Documentation,” and “The Role in Avoiding Medical Liability.”
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT – The Capital Medical Society is a dependable resource for PPE. STAY TUNED – The Capital Medical Society takes a leadership role in communicating time-sensitive information impacting the practice of medicine through emails to CMS members. This has proven invaluable during the pandemic. Cap Scan, the Capital Medical Society’s monthly magazine, is sent to each Capital Medical Society member and their office manager. CapMed Today, the Capital Medical Society’s weekly newsletter, is sent each week via email on relevant legislative, regulatory, and healthcare related issues that impact the practice of medicine. CE BROKER – Every licensed CMS member has access to a discounted fee Professional CE Broker account as part of their membership. The Capital Medical Society and CE Broker have joined together to offer our Members an exclusive rate of only $12 per year for the Professional Account ($29) with CE Broker. This is a savings of $17! GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY – The Capital Medical Society physicians are passionate about their communities. Each year, CMS members, who have signed up to be part of the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network, donate healthcare to low-income, uninsured patients coordinated by the We Care Network staff. Over $112 million in donated healthcare has been coordinated since 1992. PAYING IT FORWARD FOR THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE – Through the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, local medical students are awarded scholarships to help defray the cost of medical education. CMS members support the fund through their donations. By paying it forward through scholarships, the local medical community has benefited. Many of these scholarship recipients are now practicing in Tallahassee. Thank you for being a valued Capital Medical Society member. We hope you will let us know how we can serve you better. Yours in Capital Medical Society service,
Pam Irwin
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2021 MEETINGS CALENDAR September 14, 2021 Celebration Awards Dinner University Center Club at FSU 6:30 pm
September 21, 2021 Virtual CME (2-Hours) Panel Discussion – Updates and Debates in Cancer Screening 6:30 pm CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
