JUNE EDITION, VOLUME 2023, 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 members work 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 and TMH Family Medicine Residents, provides a safe harbor for physicians to receive 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,” “Clinical Best Practices in Patient Documentation,” and “The Role in Avoiding Medical Liability.” STAY TUNED – The Capital Medical Society takes a leadership role in communicating timesensitive information affecting the practice of medicine through emails to CMS members and their staff. Cap Scan, the Capital Medical Society’s monthly magazine, is sent electronically to each Capital Medical Society member and their office manager. CapMed Today, the Capital Medical Society’s weekly newsletter, is sent each week via CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2023 MEETINGS CALENDAR June 7, 2023 CMS Family Movie Night Private Viewing of The Little Mermaid Sponsored by TC Federal Bank Check-In: 6:00 pm Private Viewing (No Trailers): 6:30 pm CMX Cinemas Fallschase, 147 Vermillion Blvd.
June 29, 2023 CMS Family Fun Night 6:00 pm Northside Community Center, 8005 Oak Grove Road
August 15, 2023 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Cardiac Electrophysiology Tests and Subsequent Treatment Options Farhat Khairallah, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4