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SCMS Meetings and Events
Due to COVID-19, the SCMS has cancelled meetings and events through the end of the year. The Board continues to evaluate the state of the pandemic and the safety of meeting in person in the future. The April 2020 Membership Meeting program, “Physician Compassion Fatigue” to be presented by Molly E. GabrielChampine, PhD, LP, Director of Behavioral Science, Family Medicine Residency at McLaren Bay, will be rescheduled in 2021 once it is safe to start meeting in person. The 16th Annual Health Fair postponed in March will not be rescheduled in 2020. We do not feel it is in the best interests of the public who attend (many of whom have multiple medical conditions), our vendors, members and staff to bring together a large group of people. Board meetings for the immediate future will be held virtually.
Effective January 1, 2021 CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Office or Other Outpatient (99202-99215) and Prolonged Services (99354, 99355, 99356, 99XXX) Code and Guideline Changes Click HERE for more information
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Complimentary E/M Coding Update for 2021 for SCMS Members/Staff
SCMS members are invited to learn about the 2021 E/M guidelines for office and other outpatient service codes 99202-99215. Speaker Betsy Nicoletti, MS, CPC will provide a virtual, high-level overview on Tuesday, December 8 from 8:30-9:45 a.m.
This virtual event is being hosted by our sister county, the Oakland County Medical Society (OCMS). All SCMS members/staff are invited free of charge with registration here. Attendees may submit questions in advance.
PLEASE PAY YOUR 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES
As you are aware, 2020 has been an exceptionally difficult year for all of us. As a result of cancellation of revenue-producing projects and events, the SCMS has experienced a substantial financial setback. MSMS has already sent out 2021 dues invoices for SCMS/ MSMS membership with a due date of December 31, 2020. If you have not already done so, would you kindly consider paying your 2021 dues at this time? Dues income is currently our only source of revenue, and we appreciate whatever you can do to facilitate early payment and allow us to continue to serve our members in the manner in which you have become accustomed.
Tax Information
SCMS/MSMS dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense (check with your tax specialist). SCMS dues are 100 percent deductible as an ordinary business expense, and 87.5 percent of MSMS dues are deductible because a portion of MSMS dues is attributable to lobbying activities. The SCMS and MSMS are non-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of physicians so they may best care for the people they serve.
Benefits of SCMS Membership can be found in this issue of The Bulletin on page 17.
Free CME for Your SCMS/MSMS Membership Renewal by November 30
As a thank you for your loyalty as a member of the SCMS/MSMS and for paying early all physicians who pay their 2021 dues by November 30 will receive a $100 coupon towards a free CME course at an MSMS educational session. The strength and effectiveness of SCMS/MSMS as your professional association is predicated on strong membership. The free CME course is just a small token of appreciation for your continued support of organized medicine. For questions about membership or if you have not yet received your 2021 dues invoice, please contact Joan Cramer, SCMS Executive Director at jmcramer@sbcglobal.net.
