COVID-19 News
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Webinar with US Surgeon General Murthy
The Office of the Surgeon General recently issued a Request for Information about the impact of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments are due and the Surgeon General’s Office wants to hear from physicians.
The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stories about personal experiences related to health misinformation to deepen our collective understanding of its sources and impact. Please join this webinar, where staff in the Office of the Surgeon General will share information about the request for information and how to share your story!
Thursday April 7, 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Register here: www.bit.ly/RFIBriefing
Learn more about the Request for Information
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Pertinent Information
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Global medical and public health organizations call for immediate end to war in Ukraine and critical need to prevent nuclear escalation
Representing doctors, public health professionals and medical students worldwide, multiple organizations called for an immediate cease fire and the withdrawal of all invading and occupying military forces and an urgent negotiated end to the current war in Ukraine. Read the statement.
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2022 FL Legislative Session Summary
The Florida Medical Association compiled a comprehensive summary of the bills presented that were of particular interest to medicine during the 2022 legislative session. Read the summary.
FMA Annual Meeting - Delegates & Resolutions Needed
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting is being held August 5 - 7, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. The HCMA will send a delegation of members to represent our Association. Our delegation will author and submit resolutions for consideration by the FMA House of Delegates.
If you have a policy or legislative topic for a resolution, please consider serving as an HCMA delegate and attending the HCMA Delegates meeting held in Tampa prior to the FMA Annual Meeting in Orlando. For more information or to submit a resolution topic, please contact Elke Lubin, HCMA Executive Assistant.
FMA Board selects new CEO
The FMA Board of Governors has selected Christopher Clark, formerly Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, to serve as the association’s Chief Executive Officer effective today, April 1. Since 2014, Mr. Clark has directed the FMA’s legislative lobbying efforts and worked with the FMA PAC to oversee political activity and strategy focused on supporting pro-medicine candidates in their campaigns for elective office. He brought a wealth of experience to his role at the FMA, including his previous service as Chief of Staff for former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, working on both of former Gov. Jeb Bush’s successful gubernatorial campaigns, and serving as Governmental Affairs Director for the state Department of Corrections.
Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.
One health system turned to these non-physician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data. Find out what they learned.
4 healthcare items to watch in Biden's budget proposal.
The White House has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2023, and it highlights multiple healthcare priorities for the administration. Read more.
CVS reaches $484M settlement with Florida over opioid case
CVS Health will pay the state of Florida $484 million to settle claims related to opioid prescriptions at its pharmacies. The settlement will resolve claims dating back more than a decade, according to the announcement from CVS. The settlement amount will be paid over the course of 18 years. Read more.
HCMA Database & Website - New and Improved!
In order to make use of our innovative new database and all of its features, all HCMA members need to create a password for their profile.
By setting up your profile, it will ensure that you have full access to our website in which you can update your office information, your home mailing address, RSVP to our events, pay dues, and receive all future correspondence from the HCMA.
Please follow these few simple steps to set up your profile:
- Log in to your HCMA account at www.hcma.net
- Click the orange sign-in icon located in the upper right-hand corner
- Enter your email address - IF YOU HAVE NOT CREATED A PASSWORD YET, click the "forgot password" link and follow the instructions.
- If you have any questions please contact Anni Blackwell.
Market your practice
Preparations are being made for the Summer 2022 edition of the HCMA’s Annual Membership Directory. HCMA members can enhance their listing and/or place an ad at a discounted rate. Visit HCMA.net, click on “members” and then “membership directory” to see the current edition. For advertising information in the 2022 issue, visit HCMA Membership Directory - Members' rates
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From the Board of Medicine
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Fraudulent Email ALERT!
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about a fraudulent email and phishing attempt sent to Florida healthcare practitioners, specifically physicians.
Scammers are posing as the Department of Health and offering to provide licensees with “important information” if they sign in through a designated link in the email. The originating fraudulent email address is floridahealth@consultant.com. This is not a valid Department of Health email address.
We want to protect our health care practitioners from fraud schemes. If you receive an email from this fraudulent email address, do not click on any links or attachments or provide any personal information. If you have any questions, please contact our customer contact center at (850) 488-0595.
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Physician Wellness
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How can the Pareto Principle protect you from physician burnout?
You may know the Pareto Principle better as the 80-20 rule.
- How can you use the 80-20 rule to your advantage?
- What is the 80 and what is the 20 in this case?
- Is there research to show this approach is effective?
In Dr. Dike Drummond's blog post, he answers all of those questions using a widely referenced study on physician burnout in academics as our guide.
In the end you will understand the research better than your C-suite does and have several simple ways to put Pareto to use for you and your family.
The HCMA Foundation Physician Wellness Program provides a safe harbor for members to address life difficulties, especially during this time of uncertainty, challenges, and increased stress due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category.
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PERSONAL NEWS
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! HCMA's Executive Director, Debbie Zorian, celebrated her 36 year anniversary with the HCMA while at the HCMA Foundation Charity Golf Classic. Debbie served as the master of ceremonies conveying her poise and, as always, her style at the event.
HAPPY FIRST MEMBERSHIP DINNER! HCMA's first in-person membership dinner since February 2020 was held March 15th. Rodney Kite-Powell (pictured), from the Tampa Bay History Center, was our guest speaker. Many thanks to our sponsors, Shea Barclay Group and Physicians Wealth Planning and to our social hour exhibitors. Find all of the photos on HCMA's Facebook page.
HCMA FOUNDATION CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC A HIT! On March 31st 126 golfers (a record for us) played in the Foundation's 24th Charity Golf Classic at TPC - Tampa Bay. The wind, rain, and the threat of a big storm did not stop our golfers from having a super time on the course. Many thanks to our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for another very successful fundraiser! Find all of the photos on HCMA's Facebook page.
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Each year, the Children's Board of Hillsborough County organizes the distribution of "pinwheel gardens" to local partners throughout our county. Once again the HCMA has planted our garden to bring awareness to this very important issue. If you would like more information about the Children's Board and this campaign, please call 813.229.2884 or visit www.childrensboard.org
NEW MEMBERS
Christopher Bucciarelli, MD, Emergency Medicine, BayCare, 6901 Simmons Loop, Riverview, 33578, 813.302.8007
Christina Canody, MD, Pediatrics, BayCare, 4712 N. Armenia Ave., #102, Tampa, 33603, 813.879.5716
Chanchal Malhotra, MD & Dion Manhoff, MD, Pathology, 5002 W. Lemon St., #202, Tampa, 33609
Mariana Oliva, MD, Ob/Gyn, The Woman's Group, 5380 Primrose Lake Cir., Tampa, 33647, 813.915.5291
Wahid Tazudeen, MD, Neurology, Neurological Specialties, 2816 W. Virginia Ave., Tampa, 33607, 813.876.6321
Milad Webb, MD, Forensic Pathology, Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Dept., 11025 N. 46th St., Tampa, 33617, 813.914.4500
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Spotlight on Savings
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Trenam Law – complimentary phone consultation for up to one hour. Trenam’s health care practice is multi-disciplinary, focusing on the many needs of physicians and medical practices including compliance and licensure advice, assistance in transactions such as employment and contractor agreements, business formations, practice sales and litigation. Trenam also helps physicians outside of its health care practice in areas such as tax, estate planning, real estate, and trademarks. Please contact Erin Smith Aebel or call 813.227.7455, or Jessica Smith West or call 813. 227.7467 for more information.
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Classified Ads
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For information on how to place a classified ad in Enews, contact Elke Lubin at the HCMA or complete and return this form.
FOR LEASE OR RENT
Must see. Medical office space to share in USF area. Walk to Advent Hospital Tampa. Professional office building with furnished 1,500 square feet. Have your own private office, share 3 exam rooms, reception area, and break room. Currently used 2-3 days. For details, please call 813-933-9666.
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The Bulletin
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Click here to review the most recent issue of The Bulletin along with back issues. if you or anyone you know may be interested in advertising in The Bulletin, or marketing their services to HCMA members, more information can be found in the HCMA Marketing packet.
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Upcoming Events
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HCMA Inauguration Dinner, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 6:15pm - The Westshore Grand
Eva Crooke, MD will be installed at the HCMA's 119th President as we "Celebrate Tampa Bay!" An extended social hour will begin at 6:15pm with complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner and the inauguration at 7:30pm. More information and registration can be found HERE. Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available. Call the HCMA office for specifics: 813.253.0471. HCMA requests that all attendees be fully vaccinated.
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