2010 Healthcare Conference
Sep 2 2010

"Successfully Navigating Healthcare Reform"

October 1-2, 2010

Red Rock Casino Resort Spa - Las Vegas

For more information or to register, visit www.2010healthcareconference.com/pci

Contact Henry Robinson for a $50 Early Bird Registration discount!  henryr@physicianconsultinginc.com or at 480.392.2779

We are still in need of volunteers! Please join us!
Aug 16 2010

They need you!

Please join the MCMS and the Arizona Coalition for Tomorrow (ACT) for the ACT Kids Health Fair on September 25th!

The Society has been a part of this wonderful community event since its inception 20 years ago - it's getting better each year!  The Society needs 50 physicians, physician assistant and nurse practitioner volunteers; 20-30 medical volunteers; and 35-45 non-medical volunteers to help with this very worthwhile project. Three shifts are available to physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners – 7 am to 12 pm, 11:45 am to 3:30 pm, and an all day shift. Others are required to serve for the entire event (7 am – 3 pm), due to the training involved. All volunteers will be asked to stay for their entire shift.  A free lunch will be included!

Physicians may register here:  http://bit.ly/bDfnSj

NP's, PA's, Medical Students register here:  http://bit.ly/9gxJNI

General Volunteers may register here:  http://bit.ly/ddfCoA

Let's make the 20th Anniversary of the ACT Kids Health Fair a HUGE success!!  Participate!

For any additional questions, please contact Lisa Silva or Claudia Bair at 602.252.2015 or visit:  www.actkidshealthfair.org

AHCCCS Benefit Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2010
Aug 4 2010

In response to significant fiscal challenges facing the State and continuing growth in the Medicaid population, AHCCCS will implement several legislatively mandated changes to the adult benefit package.  Most of these changes will be effective as of October 1, 2010.  A few changes will be implemented prior to the October 1, 2010 date, in which case separate notices have been posted regarding those changes.

AHCCCS has posted detailed information regarding these benefit changes on its website that providers will need for the October 1, 2010 implementation.  The AHCCCS benefit changes website page can be found at:

http://www.azahcccs.gov/reporting/legislation/sessions/2010/BenefitChanges.aspx

Become a Role Model to Future Physicians of Arizona
Aug 3 2010

Have you ever considered becoming a mentor and role model to a first-year medical student? Here’s your chance!

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix places a high priority on early and continuous clinical training.  All first- and second-year medical students spend one half-day, approximately every other week, in a primary care setting working with a physician mentor.  This part of the curriculum is called the Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE).

Physician mentors are primary care internists, pediatricians and family physicians.  Mentors work with the same student for two years.  This provides the opportunity to develop a close and long lasting relationship.  Being a mentor allows you to be involved in medical education and shaping the career of a young physician, with a time commitment that is very manageable.  The student works with the mentor in their clinical setting, gradually assuming an increasing level of patient care responsibilities.

There are a number of benefits to being a physician mentor, in addition to the satisfaction of forming a long lasting relationship with a young physician in training.  As a mentor, you will receive a UA College of Medicine faculty title that allows full electronic access into the medical library and a discount at the UA bookstore.

Anyone interested in being a mentor or in learning more about this possibility should contact Greg Lewis, M.D. by emailing or calling the LCE Coordinator, Hank Schepemaker, at Hendriks@email.arizona.edu or 602-827-6123.

Please visit the Longitudinal Clinical Experience website for more information on this great mentorship opportunity at: http://phoenix.lce.medicine.arizona.edu/index.php

American College of Physicians (ACP) - AZ Chapter Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Jul 16 2010

Emerging Concepts in Medicine:  Overcoming Challenges in a Changing Environment

September 10-12, 2010

ASU Memorial Union

For more information, visit:   http://bit.ly/9aynkr

Connect with us online!
Sep 23 2009

Log on to , search "Maricopa County Medical Society" to join!

Find us on at: http://twitter.com/medicalsociety to follow us!

Facebook/Twitter will also provide networking opportunities among physicians and specialties.  It will also contribute to a stronger foundation allowing physicians to be heard, voice ideas and be involved!

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