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DCMS News You Need to Know
From the desk of Jay W. Millson, Executive Vice President

jmillson@dcmsonline.org

August 27, 2007

 

In this Issue:

 

Ø      FMA Annual Meeting Highlights

Ø      Workshop on Evaluating and Choosing an Electronic Health Record System

Ø      Annual DCMS / Navy Meeting is September 25

Ø      DCMS Directory Verification Forms

Ø      Meetings Calendar / Educational Opportunities

 

The DCMS News You Need to Know is a newsletter that will be sent to DCMS members weekly or on an as needed basis.  Breaking news events, meetings and other important information will be communicated via this medium.  If you have any material you would like posted to this newsletter or DCMS Online, please e-mail the DCMS at dcms@dcmsonline.org.

 

FMA Annual Meeting Highlights

Congratulations to Dr. Alan Harmon, who was elected FMA Treasurer at the 2007 FMA Annual Meeting held in Hollywood, FL this past weekend.   Dr. Eli Lerner was also elected as District B Representative to the FMA Board of Governors, the position previously held by Dr. Harmon.  Dr. Patrick Hutton completed his term as President of the Florida Medical Association, capping a wonderfully successful year leading organized medicine in the state. 

 

A debt of gratitude goes out to DCMS members who traveled to south Florida and supported Drs. Harmon and Lerner and represented the interests of local physicians.  More information to come in the next News You Need to Know.

 

Workshop on Evaluating and Choosing an Electronic Health Record System

The Florida Medical Association and the DCMS are sponsoring a free workshop for physicians and their office staff on Learning How to Select and Purchase an Electronic Health Record for your practice.  The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 2, from 6-8 PM in the FPIC boardroom. If you have been considering purchasing an electronic medical records system, this workshop is for you!  Click here for more details (PDF brochure).

 

Annual DCMS / Navy Meeting is September 25

The annual DCMS / Navy meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the NAS Jacksonville Officers Club. Michael J. Murray, MD, PhD, and Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves will share experiences from his tour of duty in Afghanistan this spring and summer.  More details and registration information will be sent to members in the next few days.  Keep an eye out for it and make your reservations!

 

DCMS Directory Verification Forms

All DCMS members should have received their DCMS Directory verification forms for the 2008 Directory.  Please review your information carefully, make any additions or corrections, and return your form via FAX or mail as soon as possible.  Please pay special attention to the information about NPI numbers.  This year’s directory will include NPI numbers … for those who give us permission to print your number.  Please clearly indicate your preference and make sure any NPI number printed on your form is accurate.

 

Meetings Calendar / Educational Opportunities (www.dcmsonline.org) 

o     September 8, Topics in Cardiology at Sawgrass Marriott Resort, Click here for details

o     Tuesday, September 25, DCMS / Navy Dinner Meeting at NAS Jacksonville Officer’s Club – Save the date and watch for details!

o     Tuesday, October 2, EHR Workshop, click here for more details (PDF brochure).

o     Thursday, January 17, 2008, DCMS Annual Meeting at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Touchdown Club – Save the date and watch for more details!

 

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