Volunteer Opportunity - ACT Health Fair
Jun 15 2009

Thousands of underprivileged kids are given a better chance at life through the ACT Head Start Health Fair.  The Medical Society along with a variety of other agencies will hold the one-day health screening at the Phoenix University School (previously Phoenix Preparatory Academy) on Saturday – September 12, 2009. 

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 – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, 11:45 am to 3:30 pm, and an all day shift.  Others are required to serve for the entire event (7:00 am – 3:30 pm), due to the training involved.  All volunteers will be asked to stay for their entire shift.  A free lunch will be included. 

Portions of the exam can only be performed under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.  Each are assigned an exam booth and an assistant.  All the paperwork and releases are collected beforehand by the Head Start staff so that you can concentrate on what you do best – treating the patient.  It is not necessary to be a primary care physician or a pediatrician.  The examinations are general in nature and most subspecialties qualify to perform them. 

We also encourage you to involve your staff (age 18 or older) in this event.  Nurses and medical students are assigned to a booth to assist the examiners or to take blood pressures. Non-medical volunteers will help with heights and weights, assist with traffic, entertainment and child supervision.  We are especially in need of bilingual (Spanish, English and Asian) volunteers, as well as those experienced in administering Hearing Exams and Cleanings. 

More than 40,000 children have received medical screenings at this event.  We expect over 2,000 kids to attend this year, which means we will likely perform 800 exams in our area.  Many of these three to five year olds have never seen a physician and about 10% will need follow-up care.

Please donate a few hours of your time to this worthy cause.  Not only will you make it possible for the children to enter the Head Start program, you will allow them to get the medical care they need.  Your time can make a difference for these preschoolers.

To register, please complete the physician or non-physician volunteer forms and send, via fax to 602.256.2749 or email Lisa Silva at lsilva@mcmsonline.com.  If you have any questions, please contact the Society at 602.252.2015. Please register by August 14, 2009.  Thank you for volunteering your time and we look forward seeing you there! 

Document to Data Management Services
May 26 2009

Document to Data Management Systems (D2D) specializes in scanning, data conversion, and data warehousing turning paper claims - and any attachments - into images and electronic files. Those files are converted into EDI standard files then transmitted back to you and/or your designated clearinghouse electronically.

D2D scans documents using industry standard digital imaging equipment. At this time, D2D is equipped to process and output 28,000 document scans per day. Because ABS takes claim accountability as seriously as you do, our employees keep an audit trail of all claim processing in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 
 
D2D interfaces with many formats and vendors, and exceeds HIPAA minimum requirements to protect confidential information and our network from viruses and unauthorized use. ABS also requires individual passwords, and secures data by utilizing data encryption and user authentication by digital certificate.

 For more information, please visit: www.ancillarybenefits.net

Computer and Network Needs for Medicine
May 26 2009

Service at a Fair Price
 
MedaBytes is a part of the Maricopa County Medical Society's family of businesses operating under the Medical Society Business Services. We were established to assist the medical community with its computer and networking needs. Like the other family members, MedaBytes strives to offer a valuable service at a fair price.

Focus on the Medical Community
 
MedaBytes focuses its attention on the medical community and its computer needs. With MCMS's history dating back to 1892 we have experienced many changes in the medical industry and have risen to meet the needs of our members.

20 Years of Experience

Our Technical Support Representatives (TSR) have more than 20 years combined experience troubleshooting, installing and running a wide range of networks. We have extensive experience with all versions of Windows, OS X and popular Linux distributions.

No matter what your need, big or small, long-term service or a one-time fix, MedaBytes can help you with them all.

Visit www.medabytes.com for more information!

Connect with us online!
May 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!

H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)
May 1 2009

During the current H1N1 Virus (aka Swine Flu) outbreak, the Medical Society recommends that all individuals remain calm and utilize common sense.  To ensure accurate and reliable information, the Society encourages individuals to regularly check the following organizations’ website for the latest information regarding the outbreak.

For Maricopa County:

Maricopa County Department of Public Health

http://www.maricopa.gov/public_health or follow them on Twitter: MaricopaHealth

For State of Arizona:

Arizona Department of Health Services

http://www.azdhs.gov or follow them on Twitter: AZDHS

For National Information:

Center for Disease Control

http://www.cdc.gov or follow them on Twitter: CDCemergency

The Maricopa County Medical Society is following each of these organizations on Twitter as well.  You may follow them all collectively by following us: MedicalSociety

While there are many organizations posting information and the media is saturating the market with news stories of the outbreak, please consider only these reliable sources for information regarding the H1N1 outbreak.  The Maricopa County Medical Society will keep you posted as we learn more information.

Pri-Med: Diabetes in Depth
Apr 26 2009

Diabetes in Depth Phoenix 2009
May 14, 2009
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Credits: 9 AMA Category 1, AAFP, 9 AANP

Diabetes In Depth is a 1-day CME program presented by Pri-Med in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association. At the program, expert faculty will present clinically relevant practice and patient care issues in diabetes diagnosis and treatment. Our interactive sessions and workshops are aimed to better help you educate and manage your diabetic patients.

http://pri-med.com/PMO/ViewEvent.aspx?EventCode=31PHO09A# 

Volunteer Opportunity!!! TOPS Event
Mar 31 2009

The Maricopa County Medical Society would like to invite you to participate in volunteering at this year’s TOPS (Team of Physicians for Students) events which will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 7am to 5pm (shifts are available from 7am to 1pm, 11am to 5pm and an all day shift), at Mesquite High School in Gilbert and/or on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix.  At these events, free pre-participation sports physical screenings will be performed for underserved high school athletes whose parents cannot afford the sports medicine physical screening that the high schools require.  Last year, TOPS performed over 2500 physicals and expects to be equally as busy this year, with students from over 60 high schools in the valley represented.

What really makes TOPS stand out from others is that TOPS performs cardiac screenings with EKGs and Echocardiograms. The Arizona Heart Institute provides cardiac screenings.

TOPS could really use your supervisory help in overseeing medical students do the pre-participation sports physical screenings.  It is not necessary to be a primary care physician.  Any doctor is welcomed provided they are comfortable with a standard sports physical.  The pre-participation sports physical screening examinations are general in nature and most subspecialties are qualified to perform them.  Physicals, hernia exams, blood pressures, vision checks, EKGs, echocardiograms for positive EKG findings, asthma and tobacco education, etc. will be available for the student athletes at this event. 

You may volunteer for one OR both events!!

When:  Saturday, April 25th, 2009 and Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Where:  Mesquite High School – April 25, 2009 (500 South McQueen Road, Gilbert)
        Sunnyslope High School – May 2, 2009 (35 West Dunlap Ave, Phoenix)

Shifts available are: 7am to 1pm, 11am to 5pm and an all day shift (Please stay for your entire shift)

Attire:  Business casual

Parking:  There will be signs directing you into the volunteer check in area from the volunteer parking lot.

Food:  Lunch, snacks and soft drinks will be provided.  Breakfast will be provided for the early shift.

Please donate a few hours of your time to this worthy cause.  Not only will you make it possible for these student athletes to qualify to play sports, you will allow them to get the medical care they need.  We encourage you to mark your calendars.  Your time can make a difference for these student athletes!

To register, please contact Lisa Silva at MCMS by calling 602-252-2015, email application to lsilva@mcmsonline.com or fax it to 602.256.2749.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Please register by Friday April, 20, 2009.  Thank you in advance for volunteering.