Cap Scan - December 2022

SEAMLESS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IS LIKE A STRING OF PEARLS

By John P. Mahoney, President, Capital Medical Society Foundation Board of Directors

Pearls grow by creating individual layers year after year that build naturally. The number thirty has a lot of symbolism in history. Stumbling into my thirty-year abyss, I distinctly remember feeling the first twitches of mortality.

I had to leave the sheltered confines of residency training in a pleasant sleepy college town and get a job, for I was already married, raising three young boys (and counting).

The thirtieth year is a glaring yield sign of one’s passage into the much-trumpeted adult status. ‘It’s about time you grow up!’

Some people begin to stretch, hit their stride, share in the limelight, perceive they are making a difference, lead, bask in, and sample the boundless cornucopia of life’s great adventures. Some flounder and sadly seem to endorse the concept of ‘to error is human.’ They are thankful and humbled that they managed to survive thirty years under the nearest boulder. The rest of humanity works hard to age as gracefully as possible in life’s sine waves of curves, peaks, and strikes. Humanity’s extraordinary story is how each person responds to these waves of opportunity and threat, modified by individual strengths and weaknesses. We all like to meet and exchange our unique stories in coffee shops, breakfast cafes, and watering holes.

A diverse group of people with differing interests have historically created, managed, and populated organizations similar to the We Care Network. Organizations, like

people, have aging pauses and reflections, successes and failures. An organization merely existing for thirty years is a remarkable accomplishment. The average life span of a business is 18 years, with 18% failing in the first year, 50% faltering at five years, and 65% non-existent at ten years. Absent an endless pot of bitcoins from your favorite Mars billionaire, organizations blessed with a simple vision and well-defined goals might survive thirty years by meeting the needs and aspirations of the people willing to finance it with cash and in-kind support. The high probability of our viability was execution, execution, and more execution through prayer meetings, adaptability, tap dancing, coarse begging, celebrating, grant writing, eating cold veggie pizza, a sprinkling of shaming and luck, with a heavy serving of passion, caring, admiration, respect, and dreams.

Our thirty-year journey was not a cakewalk. I was honored when the former Capital Medical Society (CMS) Foundation President Brian Sheedy asked me to serve on the Board of Directors in 2000. The CMS boards were blessed with a remarkable thirty-year span of superb Executive Director leadership within the We Care Network, starting with its birthing via the capable juggling hands of the unsinkable Mollie Hill. It seems like yesterday that the CMS Foundation Board was strategizing with Karen Wendland, Sue Conte, and now Pam Irwin. Absent rare, short-lived director leadership bumps, the CMS Foundation has wisely selected its leadership team, contributing to its

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Paresh Patel, M.D., President

Sarah Ko, M.D., President-Elect

Helen Paulson, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer

Rohan Joseph, M.D., Immediate Past President

Codie Bryant, CMS Alliance President

Russell Cole, M.D.

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Jonathan Nava, M.D.

Kaushal Patel, M.D.

Shawn Ramsey, D.O.

Brence Sell, M.D.

Kiana Taba, M.D.

Julia Weeks, M.D.

Pam Irwin, Executive Director, CMS

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Gary Winchester, M.D. - 15th

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Cristina B. Rodriguez, M.D. - 18th

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Arthur S. Clements, M.D. - 20th

Cynthia Tie, M.D. - 20th

David Jones, M.D. - 21st

Amy Haddock, M.D. - 22nd

Abel Romero-Corral, M.D. - 23rd

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Robert Watson, M.D. - 28th

Daniel Bernabe, M.D. - 29th

Tim A. Broeseker, M.D. - 31st

Matthew Lee, M.D. - 31st

E. Jonathan Perry, M.D. - 31st

Paul Shadowen, M.D. - 31st

Gregory K. Todd, M.D. - 31st

Frank Skilling, M.D. Shannon Boyle

Lauren Trudgeon Charles E. Moore, M.D.

long-term execution success. These Executive Directors, in consultation with physicians, chose capable, committed, and diligent We Care Network Program Coordinators, such as Shannon Lease, Robin McDougall, and now Diana Bixler. These leadership teams chose incredibly caring staff that patients, physicians, nurses, and office personnel interact with daily in our community. Our CMS Foundation staff is the public face of the We Care Network program.

Compassionate healthcare is essential for local community acceptance, but if you have no funding, you have no mission. In 2000, the CMS Foundation was impoverished with decimated cash assets. Karen Wendland began a well-planned long-term strategy of building our financial assets for daily operations and developing equity assets for future growth and economic viability. This period required dedicated financial planning, leadership, and donations from physicians, the executive team, staff, community partners, hospitals, and insurance companies. Capital Health Plan was an earlier critical supporter in executing a viable financial plan. State and local community leaders in city and county governments, where our network provides healthcare services, encouraged and financially supported us in these endeavors. Community partners provided crucial grant support and donations. Among these partners

are the United Way of the Big Bend, City of Tallahassee, Community Human Service Partnership (CHSP), Rotary service clubs, banking institutions, and the medical, dental, legal, and small business private enterprises. We can never forget the incredible continuous financial support from individuals in the local community, as well as statewide and national private foundations such as the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, with the enthusiastic leadership of Dr. Al McCully, and the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. We are truly blessed and humbled by this broad community support after thirty years.

Lastly, the CMS Foundation Board of Directors knows this network would collapse without the dedicated partnership with medical and dental specialists in private practices, hospitals, and healthcare clinics, such as the Bond Community Health Center, Neighborhood Medical Center, North Florida Medical Centers, and many others. We cannot deliver seamless, efficient, respectful, and caring healthcare services to patients in our community without the active participation of each facility’s administrative, nursing, and medical staff. The CMS Foundation recognizes and appreciates each of you in our small village’s thirty-year success. Thank you.

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PROFESSIONAL NOTES

Dr. Joseph L. Camps, Jr. was honored with a Lifetime Leadership Award from the Tallahassee Chamber and Leadership Tallahassee during the 27th Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards event on October 27, 2022. Dr. Camps is a servant leader who cares for and loves people. Congratulations, Dr. Camps!

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Drs. Cody and Hugh VanLandingham recently released single “Gadsden County Line.” It is available on most music apps. Congratulations to “Brothers VanLandingham!”

Dr. Alma Littles was presented an award in November for her twenty years of service to the Florida State University College of Medicine. Well done, Dr. Littles!

CMS Members: If you receive accolades, please let us know, so we can include you in this section! Email the details to Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org.

With yet another major medical liability insurer selling out to Wall Street, there’s an important question to ask. Do you want an insurer with an A rating from AM Best and Fitch Ratings, over $6.5 billion in assets, and a financial award program that’s paid $140 million in awards to retiring members? Or do you want an insurer that’s focused on paying its investors?

Join us and discover why our 84,000 member physicians give us a 90+% satisfaction rating when it comes to exceptional service and unmatched efforts to reward them.

NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK

Daniel Milyavsky, M.D.

Medical School: Stony Brook School of Medicine

Internship/Residency: Morristown Medical Center

Emergency Department Practice: HCA Florida Capital Hospital - Emergency Department

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Yusef Ali Syed, M.D.

Medical School: State University of New York at Buffalo

Internship: Emory University Residency: Emory University Winship Cancer Center Practice: TMH Physician Partners Radiation Oncology Specialists Specialty: Radiation Oncology

IN MEMORIAM

CHARLES BIANCO, M.D. 1939 – 2022

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS

Thank You to Our October 19th Lunchtime Learning Sponsor

Thank You to Our October 19th Lunchtime Learning Presenter

On October 19th, Sheila Erwin, CPC, CPPM, Senior Consultant with Medical A/R Revenue Solutions, LLC, gave an excellent program on AMA Plans Another Round of E/M Coding Change in 2023.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WE ARE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!

February 15, 2023

Don’t Swim Naked With The Sharks: Employment Law 101

With record litigation and a dramatic increase in governmental audits impacting local business, come join us for a fun interactive look at the areas that are most likely to create costly legal exposure at your company. Topics to be covered will include key points of risk throughout the employment life cycle, recent challenges to remote and hybrid work status, common mistakes involving employee leave, failure to promote litigation, and coming changes to federal and state employment laws. This is a cannot miss for practice administrators, physician owners, and human resource professionals alike.

Presenter: Bill Krizner, The Krizner Group

Sponsor: CAMPUS USA Credit Union

March 22, 2023

Resources For Your Human Resources Tool-Kit

Presenter: Khari Harrison, Senior Account Executive, CareerSource Capital Region

Sponsor: CopyFax

April 19, 2023

Credentialing

Presenter: Sheila Erwin, CPC, CPPM, Senior Consultant, Medical A/R Revenue Solutions, LLC

Sponsor: FMI Printing & Distribution

May 17, 2023 - Virtual

Strengthening the Physician/Administration and Staff Relationship

Presenter: Quint Studer

June 21, 2023

Clinical Best Practices in Patient Documentation and their Role in Avoiding Medical Liability

Presenter: Eric E. Cleckler, MSN, RN Sponsor: Secure Records Solutions

September 20, 2023

HIPAA Regulatory and Enforcement Update

Presenters: Shannon Hartsfield, Mia McKown, and Eddie Williams, Holland & Knight

October 18, 2023

HR Workshop: Creating a Culture of Engagement and Respect

Presenter: Kelly Green, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant, James Moore & Co., CPAs Sponsor: CAMPUS USA Credit Union

Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM (Seminar starts at 12:30 PM) Place: CHP Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1491 Governors Square Blvd. Cost: $10 per person, per seminar

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.

Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.

Airway Works, LLC

Anonymous in honor of the Capital Medical Society Administration & Staff AstraZeneca

Audiology Associates of North Florida Betsy Barfield Photography Big Bend Hospice Bristol Myers Squibb Capital Health Plan Florida Blue Foundation Florida Cancer Specialists Florida Medical Association Florida State University College of Medicine FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Hancock Whitney HCA Florida Capital Hospital James Moore & Co. Law Offices of Stuart E. Goldberg, P.L. Lilly MagMutual Medical A/R Revenue Solutions, LLC Novo Nordisk, Inc. PHILIPS PhRMA

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee Rambana & Ricci, PLLC Immigration Attorneys Southern Medical Group

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Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat, P.A. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

TC Federal Bank

The Gantt Financial Group The Robinson Group-Merrill Lynch TMH Federal Credit Union

TMH Physician Partners - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Truist Private Wealth and Truist Mortgage

We thank the following people, businesses, and organizations for sponsoring or displaying at CMS Meetings/Events in 2022:

PFAS chemicals seem to be everywhere these days: at the top of Mount Everest, in umbilical cord blood, in breast milk, and in the news.

In 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new health advisories for PFAS in drinking water. This month, the Capital

Medical Society’s My Green Doctor explains why PFAS are important and how your patients can avoid them. Click this link or scan the QR: https:// mygreendoctor.org/pfas-toxicchemicals-to-understand-avoid/

My Green Doctor is a free money-saving & climate-saving membership benefit from the Society. Members use My Green Doctor’s “Meeting-by-Meeting Guide” to learn how to adopt environmental sustainability, save resources, and help create healthier communities. The program adds just five minutes to each regular office staff meeting or weekly office “huddle”, making small changes at each meeting that really add up over time.

Everyone in your practice can register as Partner Society members at www.MyGreenDoctor.org or at www.MyGreenDoctor.es (si, en Espanol). Use the discount code MGDCMS to save $60 instantly and give full free access to My Green Doctor forever. Ask your practice manager to register today and to put My Green Doctor on your next agenda. You can do this!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Holidays, Capital Medical Society!

It has been a pleasure to serve as the 2022 CMSA President alongside such a generous, dedicated group of people. I have enjoyed learning more about this organization and being a part of CMSA’s meaningful work in the community. What a privilege it has been to gather with old and new friends this year!

We kicked off our fall programs in August with our Newcomers’ Brunch sponsored by Diana O’Bryant of Hancock Whitney Bank at the home of Andrea Stephens. Current members enjoyed connecting with potential members over brunch catered by Tastebudz. In September, we met at Table 23 to celebrate our past presidents and learn about current beauty trends from Sarah Langford, owner of Skin Science Aesthetics. At the beginning of October, we launched our Holiday Card Fundraiser, which received Best County Fundraiser at the Florida Medical Association Alliance (FMAA) annual meeting for our 2021 effort. This fundraiser proved to be successful again, as we had over 50 members donate over $6,000 again this year. Thank you all, and congratulations!

Our October general membership meeting was held at Kalpa Solanki’s home, where we enjoyed a Narcissus Fall Fashion Show. The 2023 officer slate was also presented at the October meeting: Heather Redfield (President), Michelle Reyes (President-Elect), Leanne Dickhute (Treasurer), Danielle Smith (Treasurer-Elect), Cassi ParraFerro (VP Membership), and Louisa Sellinger (Secretary). Congratulations to each of these members on your new positions!

On November 3, we packed the Centerville Conservation Lake House with CMSA members and friends for our Wine and Whiskey Tasting Fundraiser benefiting Lee’s Place. Ben Gantt of The Gantt Financial Group and Andrea Bedwell of The Elite Group Real Estate sponsored this event, which was filled with good food, drinks, and entertainment. We donated another $2,000 to our community outreach partner Lee’s Place as a result of this fundraising effort. Later, we gathered at AR Workshop to create some fun holiday décor and vote on our slate. Our programming will end in December at our 9th Annual Ornament Exchange at Leanne Dickhute’s home.

Thank you to the awesome board members, committee chairs, and committee members who worked hard to bring each plan to life this year. Thank you to each member for your support and engagement. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with each one of you. Happy holidays, and blessings to each of you in the new year!

Warmly,

Codie Bryant CMS Alliance President

POSSUM PEARLS

By Charles D. Williams, M.D., FACR, FAAP (“Pedro”)

Humor back in Simpler Times wudn’t so sophisticated as now and reflected a simpler uncomplicated way of life. Country folks would poke fun at each other and themselves. So often they would play word games (shooting the bull) in order to make hard times more tolerable and to keep their spirits up. Dillard, Millard and Willard often did this during their share-cropper years and they did survive.

Willard dropped by to pick Pedro up and they headed over to Dillard’s to go to the gospel sang. Upon arrival at Dillard’s, Dillard said he wasn’t feeling too well and he thought his blood pressure might be up. He said upon getting out of bed this morning he saw red and green spots. Willard then asked, “Did you see a doctor?” Dillard replied, “No, just them red and green spots.”

Dillard, Willard and Pedro decided to go on to the gospel sang anyhow. The gospel sang was being held outside on a hill near Crosland between Moultrie and Tifton. Some people were sitting on the ground on quilts, others were sitting in folding chairs, and others were leaning against their cars. Upon arrival Willard pointed out to Pedro and Dillard how friendly everybody was and that they were waving at us. As we got closer Dillard remarked, “They’re not waving, they’re fanning gnats.” It was truly hot and the gnats were aggravating. We got up real close so we could see the sangers real good and they cut loose on an old time favorite called, “Where the Soul of Man Never Dies.” The lead sanger had come all the way over from Pavo. He rared his head back, started the second verse with the mandolin in the background and suddenly and abruptly stopped and said, "Excuse me, I swallowed a gnat.” He then went over and drank a dipper full of water and came back and started the second verse all over again. Dillard then turned to Willard and said, “I swallowed a gnat too, but I decided to let mine walk down. That’s why I have a pot-belly from swallowing too many of those thangs.”

Mama said that gnats wuz what keeps them Yankees out of Colquitt County. Reckin that’s so. ‘Cause it seems to be working-at least for the past 127 years. It goes to show you that if we look hard enough we can find some good in all God’s little creatures.

Later the sangers took a break and people started wanderin’ around to get away from those gnats and lookin’ for a shade tree.

Millard had gotten there ‘bout that time and saw Clyde and struck up a conversation. Millard told Clyde that he had gotten a dog for his wife. Clyde responded, “I can’t get anything for my wife so I’m going to keep her.” Clyde also told Millard that the doctor didn’t like the way his wife looked and Clyde said that he wuzn’t too crazy about her looks either but she was down right good to him and the kids.

Somebody had set up a wash pot filled with lard and selling mullet that had come all the way over from St. Marks. Dillard, Millard, Willard and Pedro headed over to the mullet pots before the crowds built up. Millard started talking about unusual foods and mentioned that he had some snails in France during World War II. Dillard said that he would like to try some snails but in Colquitt County they couldn’t catch’em.

They kept runnin’ their mouths off about food and Willard said that he had a friend over in Daugherty County near the county line that liked seven course meals. Dillard wanted to know what that wuz. Willard replied, “A six pack of beer and a plate full of possum.” Dillard said, “Moultrie don’t have beer and that wuz too far to go for a seven course meal.” Millard then said, “I don’t even like beer. Reckon I won’t ever have a seven course meal.”

Millard continued talkin’ ‘bout possum and pointed out that the only way in the South to have possum is with a sweet tater. You need need to be careful ‘cause even after he is dead, he can still git away ‘cause all he wuz doin’ wuz playing possum.

About dark just about everybody had their fill of gospel sanging, fried mullet, tall tales and gnats and began heading home. They all felt better runnin’ their mouths, had their fun and ready to go back to choppin’ the fields.

with author permission from Simpler Times.

Dr. Williams’ sequel book, More Simpler Times, can be purchased from the Capital Medical Society. All proceeds from the book are donated to the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network program. The total sales from his books have raised over $40,000 for the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network.

Reprinted

The Board of Governors reviewed the Strategic Goals of the medical society over the past year and developed goals for 2023. One of our major goals is to continue to help better connect the medical community. If you are interested in serving on one of the following committees or service opportunities, please get in touch with Pam Irwin at pirwin@capmed.org.

EDUCATE - CME Committee - to supervise the selection and review of all CMEs offered, as well as selection of other educational programs that would benefit the membership.

ENGAGE - Membership Committee - to investigate applicants for membership as indicated by Chapter 1 of the CMS Bylaws and make appropriate recommendations to the Society.

Social Events Committee - to plan events that will help bind the medical community and their families to strengthen relationships and communication for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

LEAD - Physician Leadership Committee - promote physician leadership and engagement in a variety of settings. This

includes physicians employed by hospitals, health systems, health plans, and government; physicians in private practice and small group setting and physicians; residents, and medical students in academic and medical education programs.

ADVOCATE - Legislative Resource Committee - educate and inform CMS physicians, policy makers and the public on issues the public’s health, patient care, and the practice of medicine.

SERVE - We Care Network - participate as a donating specialty medical provider in the We Care Network.

Scholarship Committee - award scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students who have expressed an interest in returning to the Big Bend to practice medicine upon completion of their residencies.

Physician Wellness Committee - collaborate with community partners to enhance physician wellness.

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

OCTOBER 18, 2022 - THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

I. Business Meeting

A. Welcome – Dr. Paresh Patel, President, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. He welcomed everyone and thanked Westminster Oaks for their flexibility in allowing us to resume meetings in their incredible facility.

B. We Care Network 30th Anniversary –Dr. Avon Doll, Chair of the We Care Network Advisory Committee, recognized the We Care Network’s 30th anniversary this year. He introduced the premiere of a special, 12-minute tribute video to commemorate this significant milestone in the We Care Network’s history.

C. Dr. Patel welcomed and thanked our supporters for the evening:

Supporting Sponsor

Audiology Associates of North Florida –Melissa Corson and Lisa Myrick, Au.D.

Meeting Sponsors

D. Dr. Patel introduced special guests in attendance:

Dr. Shawn Hanway, Leon County Dental Association President, and members of the Leon County Dental Association

E. Dr. Patel announced the upcoming meetings/events:

November 1, 2022 Special CME Event Creating a Culture of Well-Being for Physicians (2-hr CME) Presenter: Quint Studer Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

November 15, 2022 CME Membership Meeting

A Year Later: The COVID-19 Long-Hauler Panelists: Dr. Carlos Campos, Dr. Bayard Miller, Dr. Tom Noel Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

December 1, 2022

CMSF Holiday Auction Dunlap Champions Club, 6:00 pm

F. Special Presentation – Dr. Patel recognized the birthday of CMS Executive Director, Pam Irwin (October 18). Dr. Patel presented Pam with a floral arrangement and everyone in attendance sang “happy birthday.”

II. Tonight’s Program – this is a 2-Hour Category One Program

Topic: “Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking”

Presenters: Dr. Suzanne Harrison and Dr. Mary Norton

Dr. Harrison and Dr. Norton gave an informative and engaging program on domestic violence and human trafficking.

CME Proof of Attendance Forms were sent to participants who stayed for the entire CME program and completed an evaluation form.

III. Special Drawing

Dr. Patel asked Liz Thiele with TMH Federal Credit Union to pick the name out of a bucket for their special drawing. Dr. Russell Cole won a $100 Amazon gift card.

IV. Adjourn

Dr. Patel adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.

(L-r) Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President; Dr. Mary Norton, speaker for the evening; and Dr. Suzanne Harrison, speaker for the evening.

Supporting Sponsor, Audiology Associates of North Florida: (l-r) Melissa Corson and Lisa Myrick, Au.D.

Meeting Sponsor, MagMutual: Brad Harris.

Meeting Sponsor, TMH Federal Credit Union: (l-r) Liz Thiele and Harry Burn.

Displayer, AstraZeneca: Jill McEvoy.

(L-r) Gavin Boone, Displayer, Novo Nordisk, Inc.; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

MINUTES

CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 - THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

I. Business Meeting

A. Welcome – Dr. Paresh Patel, President, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He welcomed everyone and thanked Westminster Oaks for their flexibility in allowing us to resume meetings in their incredible facility.

B. Dr. Patel welcomed and thanked our sponsors for the evening:

Title Sponsors

Big Bend Hospice – Sharon Davidson, Kathy Elmore, Kim Fenior, Catherine Heath, Dr. Jennifer Lynes, Katie Mandell, Paulina Pendarvis, Heather Robison, and Dr. Niharika Suchak

Capital Health Plan – Dr. Angela Bradford, Dr. Christine Chiu-Geers, Dr. Ryan Curran, Dr. Stanley Gwock, Dr. Lynn Jones, Dr. Helen Paulson, Dr. Krista Rankin, and Dr. Shane Rignanese

Florida Blue Foundation

Supporting Sponsors

FSU College of Medicine – Dr. John Fogarty, Dr. Lisa Granville, Dr. Tracey Hellgren, Dr. Alma Littles, Dr. Christopher Mulrooney, Dr. Cyneetha Strong, and Dr. Robert Watson

MagMutual – Staige Hoffman

Event Sponsor

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare –Dr. Andrea Friall

C. Dr. Patel introduced special guests in attendance:

a. Members of the Leon County Dental Association b. Pending CMS Member, Dr. Yusef Syed, TMH Physician Partners Radiation Oncology

c. HCA Florida Capital Hospital’s new Psychiatry Residency Program resident, Dr. Mike Tompkins (with his wife, Magaly) d. Dr. Matt Vermeer – will be joining Dr. John Ness’ practice

D. Dr. Patel announced the upcoming meetings/ events:

November 15, 2022

CME Membership Meeting

A Year Later: The COVID-19 Long-Hauler Panelists: Dr. Carlos Campos, Dr. Bayard Miller, Dr. Tom Noel Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

December 1, 2022

CMSF Holiday Auction Dunlap Champions Club, 6:00 pm

II. Tonight’s Program – this is a 2-Hour Category One Program

Topic: “Creating a Culture of Well-Being for Physicians” Presenter: Quint Studer

Mr. Studer gave an informative and engaging program on physician well-being.

(L-r) Dr. Faisal Munasifi, CMS Foundation Board Director and Chair of the CMS Foundation Physician Wellness Committee; Quint Studer, speaker for the evening; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

III. Adjourn

Dr. Patel adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.

Supporting Sponsor, FSU College of Medicine: (standing, l-r) Dr. Alma Littles, Dr. John Fogarty, Dr. Suzanne Harrison, (seated, l-r) Gentle Littles, Dr. Robert Watson, and Dr. Cyneetha Strong.

Title Sponsor, Big Bend Hospice: (l-r) Katie Mandell, Paulina Pendarvis, Catherine Heath, Kathy Elmore, Sharon Davidson, Dr. Niharika Suchak, Dr. Jennifer Lynes, Kim Fenior, and Heather Robison.

Title Sponsor, Capital Health Plan: (standing, l-r) Dr. Stanley Gwock, Dr. Ryan Curran, Dr. Helen Paulson, Dr. Shane Rignanese, Dr. Christine Chiu-Geers, Dr. Angela Bradford, (seated, l-r) Dr. Roland Jones, Dr. Lynn Jones, and Dr. Krista Rankin.

Supporting Sponsor, MagMutual: Staige Hoffman.

(L-r) Quint Studer, speaker for the evening; and Event Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare: Dr. Andrea Friall.

THE FLORIDA MEDICAID LAWSUIT - AN EFFORT TO ASSURE THAT CHILDREN ON FLORIDA MEDICAID HAVE THE SAME ACCESS TO HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE AS DO CHILDREN ON PRIVATE INSURANCE

By Louis St. Petery, M.D.

In 2002, the late Dr. Rick Bucciarelli, then FCAAP President, learned that the Oklahoma Chapter of the AAP had successfully sued the State of Oklahoma to assure that children on OK Medicaid would have equal access to health and dental care as did OK children on commercial insurance. The EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment) requirement under the federal Medicaid law states that, among other things, State Medicaid programs must pay a sufficient amount to assure equal access for Medicaid children. Dr. Bucciarelli announced that the FCAAP Executive Committee had voted to follow Oklahoma’s lead and sue Florida Medicaid for failure to assure that children on Florida Medicaid have appropriate access to EPSDT services. Those Florida problems included not only low payments, but also issues like “switching” in which children were often moved from one Medicaid provider to another without the parents’ knowledge or permission.

I was the Executive Vice President (EVP) of FCAAP at that time and was assigned to lead this effort. Oklahoma had worked with OK attorneys Louis and Pat Bullock of the law firm of Bullock, Bullock & Blakemore and with attorney Jim Eiseman of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia. I was able to get in touch with these law firms through Buck Wright, M.D., the Oklahoma Pediatric Chapter President. With the help of the Bullocks and Jim Eiseman, and after being turned down by several law firms, the Ft. Lauderdale office of the law firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner (BSF) agreed to take our case on a pro-bono basis. The Florida Medicaid Lawsuit was filed in Federal District Court in Miami in 2005 and the 2-1/2 year trial began in 2010, ending in 2012. My wife Judy and I attended in person almost every session of the trial in the Federal District Court House in Miami, 50+ days in all. We worked primarily with BSF attorneys Stuart Singer and Carl Goldfarb. The judge in the case was Adalberto Jordan, who was subsequently appointed to the 11th Circuit Court in Atlanta, but fortunately has held onto this case since its inception.

After the trial ended in 2012, it was 2 years (2014) before Judge Jordan finally agreed that the case should move forward, and another 2 years before a final settlement was reached and Florida was required to fix the problems with Florida Medicaid, namely increase payments and resolve issues like “switching” so that children on Florida Medicaid indeed

have access to health and dental care to the same extent as do children on private insurance.

That final settlement in this case was good until the end of 2022, meaning that Florida Medicaid would no longer be required to assure that children on Florida Medicaid have equal access to the same care as do children on private insurance beyond 2022. However, in the spring of this year the BSF lawyers approached me and the FCAAP leadership about seeking to extend the settlement to 2030. Such an extension was prepared and Florida’s Medicaid Agency, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) agreed to the extension, and very recently Judge Jordan has also signed off on that extension. Thus, as far as I am aware, Florida is the only State in the US with Medicaid paying at Medicare levels until 2030.

BSF attorney Stuart Singer recently summarized the case stating:

“Yesterday’s entry by Judge Jordan of his order approving the amended settlement agreement marks the end of an undertaking begun 17 years ago. Back in 2005, Dr. Louis St. Petery, and Jim Eiseman of the Public Interest Law Center asked if our firm would undertake this case. At that time, David Boies, our firm chairman, said that this is precisely the type of case our firm should be doing, and that has remained our view throughout.

I am proud that Carl and I and our team, working together with Jim and then Ben Geffen at the Public Interest Law Center, have seen it through years of motion, decision, a joyous New Year’s Eve in 2014, when Judge Jordan’s decision arrived, and an even happier 2016 as we finally reached a definitive settlement. Throughout this process, the Florida Chapter and its leadership have been our client and our partner, and we have enjoyed greatly the opportunity to work together on this cause.

As you are aware, that definitive settlement has led to programmatic changes to deal with wrongful terminations, switching, and resulted in hundreds of millions of additional dollars being spent on reimbursement to increase access to care. Now that will continue until at least 2030 and benefit millions of Florida children who depend on Medicaid.

On behalf of our firm, let me say we feel privileged as well as proud of our involvement in the Florida Medicaid case over these many years.

With best wishes, Stuart Singer”

OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) HEARING AIDS –WHAT YOU NEED TO

KNOW

By Adrian Roberts, M.D. and Erin Lackinger, Au.D., Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. and Audiology Associates of North Florida

Adrian Roberts, M.D. Erin Lackinger, Au.D.

You’ve likely seen headlines proclaiming easier access and lower cost for hearing aids since the FDA passed legislation in August approving hearing aids overthe-counter (OTC).

Hearing aids can now be purchased in pharmacies, stores, and online. And while it is true that OTC hearing aids will be a good solution for some people, there is more to the story than what the headlines would suggest. Success with hearing aids depends on many factors. Below we will outline considerations to help your patient navigate their best path to better hearing.

First, let’s summarize who should NOT get OTC hearing aids:

Severe to profound hearing loss

OTC hearing aids are intended by the FDA for patients with no worse than perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Patients are not often the best judge of their own hearing loss; therefore, it is recommended that anyone considering hearing aids begin with a professional evaluation with an audiologist to determine what they are a candidate for.

Children and teens

OTC aids are intended for adults. Children and teens have special considerations and must be fit by an audiologist.

Unilateral or asymmetric hearing loss

These patients should be assessed by an audiologist and ENT to rule out other medical conditions. There are specialized hearing aids that offer features not available in OTC devices for this type of hearing loss.

Sudden onset hearing loss

Anyone with sudden onset hearing loss should seek immediate advice from an ENT. The best outcomes for sudden loss are when treatment is started quickly.

Let’s look at the type of patient who could benefit most from OTC hearing aids.

Situational hearing loss

The ideal OTC candidate is someone with minimal hearing loss who feels they only need hearing help occasionally, not all the time.

Tech Savvy

OTC devices will be self-fitting meaning that the user will control the programming and volume settings of their aids. For most devices, this will be done through an app on their phone. The successful OTC user is tech savvy and comfortable wading through the technology and style options to find the best device for them.

Independent users who do not require ongoing skilled care

The OTC user will need to be able to keep their hearing aids clean, learn how to change the battery or recharge their aids, and be able to insert the devices correctly into their ears without the benefit of professional in-person instruction or ongoing support and care.

In summary, there is a place for OTC hearing aids in the market and we applaud all efforts to bring awareness to the successful treatment of hearing loss. However, OTC hearing aids are not going to be the solution for every patient. Cost of OTC devices is going to be around $1,000 for a pair, and may not come with a trial period for return or warranties in case of loss (benefits that come with all prescription level hearing aids).

The best first step is to start with a professional hearing evaluation, which is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Patients can also look to reliable sources of information such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) (https://www.entnet.org/) and the American Academy of Audiology (https://www.audiology.org/).

PAYING IT FORWARD: FEED A STUDENT-GROW A DOCTOR

By Yvonne Brown, Board Director, Capital Medical Society Foundation

Most of us think of medical students as having the resources needed to take on the expense of medical education. In reality, many students rely on loans and other financial aid to get through school. The time demands of medical school are enormous, preventing students from working part-time jobs.

The Florida State University College of Medicine goes to great lengths to attract students who are more likely to choose to serve in rural or other medically underserved areas where recruiting new doctors is a challenge. Often, that means students who come from such communities and have a personal understanding, or a family story, about the great need for more doctors who will choose to serve in areas that are not always the first-choice destination for physicians entering practice.

Many FSU medical students are first-in-family college graduates. These remarkable individuals have a heart for service and a desire to go where they are most needed.

Most people, myself included, never considered that some of these students are not eating as well as they should because they do not have money in the bank. Their student loans go directly towards tuition and other expenses related to their education. They do not all have family members sending money from home, so some find themselves unable to afford some of the basic things most of us take for granted.

Staff recognized this need at the Tallahassee Regional Campus of the FSU College of Medicine and developed a food pantry. Students can discreetly receive necessities such as mac and cheese, ramen noodles, popcorn, soup, crackers, peanut butter, chips, pretzels, “shelf-stable” milk, cereal, and fruit. Students can cook most items with a long shelf-life in the microwave while they

are at the campus building. The Student Lounge also has a toaster and a refrigerator. “We have found that there are many students here who suffer from food insecurity, and this is a small way to help provide a quick meal,” said Elaine Geissinger, the campus administrator.

Please join the Capital Medical Society Foundation and me in supporting this small but essential food pantry.

Financial donations may be made by check payable to the Capital Medical Society Foundation with “FSUCOM Food Pantry” on the memo line and mailed to the CMS office, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. You may make online gifts at https://capmed.org/donate/ with “FSUCOM Food Pantry” selected in the dropdown.

Thank you for helping our next generation of physicians.

Please Support the Mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network Through Your End-of-Year Gift By December 31, 2022.

The mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network is to provide a safety net for low-income, uninsured adults most in need in our community through coordination of donated specialty medical and dental healthcare.

The Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network provides immeasurable value to our community — it offers hope, it preserves dignity, and it saves lives through the donated services of hundreds of medical and dental specialists and our local hospitals. The work of these dedicated healthcare professionals is underpinned by charitable contributions from generous friends like YOU.

The We Care Network’s positive influence spans thirty years and — as we celebrate this milestone — we invite you to hear, in her own words, the inspirational and heart-stirring story of We Care Network patient, Arabella Myers.

Please support patients like Ms. Myers with a one-time donation or recurring gift by visiting https://capmed.org/donate or by mailing a check to the Capital Medical Society Foundation, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. For information regarding a multi-year pledge, an estate gift, or gift other than cash, please contact Pam Irwin at 850-559-8611 or pirwin@capmed.org.

I would like to make a contribution to support the mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network

Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of: $

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I would like to learn more about making a pledge, a stock donation, making a gift in my will or making a life insurance gift. Please contact me at:

Credit Card, Direct Debit Gifts, and Recurring Gifts may be made at: www.capmed.org/donate

The Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) status tax-deductible organization. Donations to the Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc. are tax-deductible, as allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained by the Division of Consumer Services at www.800HELPFL.COM or by calling 1-800-435-7532 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. The Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc.’s registration number is CH-12222.

Please return this page, along with your gift payable to:

Capital Medical Society Foundation We Care Network

1204 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, FL 32308

For more information or if you have any questions, please call (850) 877-9018 or (850) 559-8611. www.capmed.org

We Thank Our Donors

We thank the following donors who made a gift to the CMS Foundation this past month:

Capital Medical Society Foundation –included with their annual dues payment

George R. Whiddon, M.D.

Capital Medical Society Foundation –Area of Greatest Need

Dr. and Mrs. David Miles

Capital Medical Society Foundation –FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry

Yvonne T. Brown

The CMS Foundation Physician Wellness Fund

Florida Blue

The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund

Dr. David Bellamy – In Memory of Charles Carmine Bianco, M.D.

Dr. David Bellamy – In Memory of Rae Miller McClure

The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Endowment

Anonymous We Care Network

Capital Health Plan

Dr. and Mrs. D.J. Underwood –In Memory of Charles Bianco, M.D.

Dr. and Mrs. D.J. Underwood –In Memory of James E. Cavanagh, M.D.

Your gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation transform lives in the Big Bend.

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The Impact of Private Support:

The Capital Medical Society Foundation’s community of donors strategically help fulfill its mission “to support the charitable efforts of physicians and others, increase access to healthcare, promote education and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.”

➢ Access to healthcare is increased through gifts to the We Care Network and the We Care Network Endowment Fund. More than $124 million in donated specialty medical and dental care has been provided to low-income, uninsured patients since the program was created in 1992. In fiscal year 2021-22, which ended June 30, 2022, more than $5 million in healthcare was donated. Gifts support the operational expenses of the program including salaries and benefits of the case management team who coordinate the donated care.

➢ To provide incentives to keep medical students trained at the FSU College of Medicine in the Big Bend after completion of their residencies and help meet the growing demand for physicians in Florida, gifts to the CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students who have expressed an interest in returning to the Big Bend to practice after completion of their residencies. $50,000 was awarded in 2022. An additional $1,000 was awarded from The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund. $1,000 was also awarded from The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund. In 2022, the first Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics was awarded.

➢ Gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation help provide operational resources for the Capital Medical Society Foundation. In addition, modest grants are awarded to area non-profits whose programs improve access to healthcare for the underserved. In 2022, the CMSF awarded a total of $10,500 in grants to Elder Care Services for their In-Home Services Program, the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, and to Lutheran Social Services of North Florida, Inc.’s KidSafe program

Gifts to Honor and In Memoriam:

can make a gift to the CMS Foundation in memory of someone who has passed away or in honor of someone, such as a fellow physician, you hold in high esteem or has taken care of you or your family. The CMS Foundation will send an acknowledgement letter to those you memorialize and honor. How to Give: Through the generosity of donors, funds have been created in order to establish financial stability to meet our mission. You can make a gift at any time to one of the CMS Foundation’s current funds:

Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Fund (Unendowed)

The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment

The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund (Unendowed) Gifts should be made payable to the CMS Foundation. Indicate on the memo line of your check to which designation you would like to give. Bring your check to the CMS Office or mail it: Capital Medical Society Foundation ~ 1204 Miccosukee Road ~ Tallahassee, FL 32308. Gifts may be made by credit card or direct debit from the CMS website.

If you would like to discuss a gift of appreciated securities, an insurance policy, designation of retirement plan assets, estate gift, or multi-year pledge, please contact:

Pam Irwin Executive Director pirwin@capmed.org or (850) 877-9018 or (850) 559-8611

THANK YOU

To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in October 2022.

Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.

Physicians

Ricardo Ayala, M.D. Clifton Bailey, M.D. Venkata Bavikati, M.D. Eric Berenson, M.D. Michael Bernhardt, M.D. Timothy Bolek, M.D. Robert Bradford, M.D. Alexander J. Brickler III, M.D. Tim Broeseker, M.D. Robert Brumberg, D.O. Tony Bryant, M.D. David Burns, M.D. Joseph Camps, M.D. Alan Chen, M.D. Cristian Del Carpio Tenorio, M.D. David Dixon, D.O. William Dixon IV, M.D. H. Avon Doll, M.D. Wade Douglas, M.D. Adam Engel, M.D. Alberto Fernandez, M.D. Jerry Ford, M.D. Gian-Carlo Giove, M.D. Muhanad Hasan, M.D. Todd Hewitt, M.D. Barbara Jaeger, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D. Arjun Kaji, M.D. James Killius, M.D. Fang Sarah Ko, M.D. Amulya Konda, M.D. Kurt Luhmann, M.D. David Mellman, M.D. Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D. Anthony Otekeiwebia, M.D. Michael Pentaleri, M.D. Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D. Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D. Allison Retzer, M.D. Davis Rierson, M.D. Adrian Roberts, M.D. Abel Romero-Corral, M.D.

Laurence Rosenberg, M.D. Tim Ruark, M.D.

Ronald Saff, M.D. Stephen Sgan, M.D. Philip Sharp, M.D. Eliot Sieloff, M.D. Gadi Silberman, M.D. Hardeep Singh, M.D. David Smith, M.D. Joshua Somerset, M.D. Joseph Soto, M.D.

Robert Steinmetz, M.D. William Stephens, M.D. Ronald Sullivan, M.D. Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. Timothy Sweeney, M.D. Yusef Syed, M.D. John Thabes, M.D. Jean-Paul Tran, M.D. Ernesto Umana, M.D. Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D. Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D. Carl Vegas, M.D. David Vermess, M.D. Tony Weaver, M.D. William Yaakob, M.D.

Dentists

Briano Allen, D.D.S. Jean-Pierre Bastien, D.M.D. Walter Colón, D.M.D. William McFatter, D.D.S. Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D. Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S. Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S

Facilities

Advanced Urology Institute Airway Works, LLC

Allergy & Asthma Diagnostic Treatment Center

Anesthesiology Associates

Apalachee Primary Care Bastien Dental Care Beachton Denture Clinic

Bond Community Health Center Care Point Health & Wellness Center CESC Dental Clinic Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Enhanced Endodontics Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute

Frank Swerdzewski, DDS

FSU PrimaryHealth

Gadsden County Health Department

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Cancer Center

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates

Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA

Madison Medical Center

Neighborhood Medical Center North Florida Nephrology Associates North Florida Womens Care

North Monroe Medical Center

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Southeast Radiology Partners

Southeastern Plastic Surgery

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging

Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Family Medicine Residency Program

TMH FSU Internal Medicine Residency Program

TMH Physician Partners Cancer and Hematology

TMH Physician Partners Cardiology and Internal Medicine

TMH Physician Partners Heart Rhythm Clinic

TMH Physician Partners Hospitalists Group

TMH Physician Partners

Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Quincy

TMH Physician Partners Radiation Oncology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Surgical Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Urology Specialists

TMH Transition Center

Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA.

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

TOC Canopy

Tallahassee VA Clinic

Tri-County Family Health Care

Vascular Surgery Associates

Wakulla County Health Department

Wakulla Medical Center

Women’s Clinic

Women’s Imaging Center

Please contact Diana Bixler at dbixler@capmed.org or (850) 201-0130 if you are a We Care Network volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of October 2022, and your name is omitted.

The We Care Network strongly encourages our volunteer physicians and dentists to send their value of donated services to us. The value of donated services is important for us to share with our funders and the community. In addition, up to five hours, per biennium, of CE credit may be fulfilled by performing pro bono medical and dental services to We Care Network patients, if we have received documentation of value of services. You can send your value of donated services via fax to Diana Bixler at (850) 2010085 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you!

Ebonie Allen, APRN

Anne Ananga, APRN

Clifton Bailey, M.D. Katrina Ball, APRN

Shelby Blank, M.D.

Jonna Bradley, APRN

Kendra Brady, APRN

Sherry Bramblett, APRN

Alexander Brickler III, M.D.

Fran Bridges, APRN

Callie Burch, APRN

Carlos Castro, M.D.

Victor Chou, D.M.D.

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Wade Douglas, M.D. Nathalie Esellem, APRN

Alberto Fernandez, M.D.

Sharron Foster, M.D.

Dale French, D.O.

Judy Griffin, APRN

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Todd Hewitt, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D.

Joey Jarrard, M.D.

Anneka Johnson, APRN

Ingrid Jones-Ince, M.D.

Sayeed Khailillullah, M.D.

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Jessica Lea, APRN

Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.

Kenneth McAlpine, M.D. Kaitlin McGrogan, D.O.

Damon McMillan, M.D. Hector Mejia, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN Marie Methellus, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN Lindsay Morrell, APRN Marcia Morris, APRN Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D. Rose Origa, APRN

Anthony Otekeiwebia, M.D.

Cruz Pagan, M.D. Paresh Patel, M.D. Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D. Charlie Richardson, M.D.

Adrian Roberts, M.D. Carla Robertson, APRN

Karen Russell, M.D. Ronald Saff, M.D. Expedito Salvador, P.A. Luilita Salvador, P.A.

Philip Sharp, M.D. Benjamin Shivar, P.A. Eliot Sieloff, M.D. Bhavik Soni, M.D. Yusef Syed, M.D. Faye Tinson, APRN

Jean-Paul Tran, M.D.

Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D Mary Van Vliet, APRN Ramona Vossler, RDH Mervin Wallace, M.D. Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O. Eula Weaver, APRN Shana Wood, APRN

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