SSV Medical Society News - 2024 - Volume 13 - Issue 10 October 6, 2024 2024 - Volume 13 2024, Issue 10, SSV Medical Society News, Volume 13 0 Upcoming Events, Latest News, and More MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE We Need You! Last month, we spoke about a few of CMA's priority bills that made it to Governor Newsom's desk. Today, I'm happy to report that the Governor signed all four bills, which includes requiring physicians and not AI to make the final decision on patient care (SB 1120), programs to help identify victims of trafficking and domestic violence (SB 963), addressing violence in emergency departments (AB 977), and removing the requirement to disclose non-impairing mental health conditions to the Medical Board of California (AB 2164). Even with these major successes, SSVMS continues to push for positive change. We invite you to participate in a few important initiatives. First, consider contributing to the Holiday Sharing Card to support the SSVMS Medical Student Scholarship Fund. Donations made by November 10, 2024, will help future physicians and include your name on the card and in our annual report. Let’s support the new wave of physicians! Secondly, help ensure access to care by supporting Proposition 35 on the November ballot. Visit the new Action Center to share your story, download campaign materials, and show your support for this critical initiative that protects health care funding without raising taxes or premiums. Lastly, you should’ve received the Joy of Medicine Sacramento Region Physician Survey last week. If you didn’t receive the survey, please respond to this email or call 916-452-2671. Survey participants will receive a $10 Amazon gift card for your time. This survey will guide SSVMS on advocacy efforts for physician wellbeing. Thank you! Vanessa Walker, DO SSVMS President I'm Donating to the Holiday Sharing Card! I'm Supporting Prop 35! SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE Who's Caring for the Caregiver? By Eric Williams, MD Read SSV Medicine In The News Governor signs all of CMA’s priority bills CMA recognizes voting as a social determinant of health CMS will accept 2023 MIPS exception applications due to cyberattack through Oct. 11 CMA calls for fundamental changes to proposed 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS October 8, 2024 Virtual Grand Rounds: Caring for Youth at Risk for Suicide October 9, 2024 Shaping Your Future: A Social for Residents and Fellows October 15, 2024 Webinar: Prop 35 and Medi-Cal Access to Care - What Physicians Need to Know October 21, 2024 Sacramento County Opioid Coalition Quarterly Meeting October 23, 2024 Webinar - Violence in Healthcare: Problem, Preparation, Response October 24, 2024 Paranormal Investigations at the Museum of Medical History (Sold Out) October 26-27, 2024 CMA House of Delegates November 12, 2024 Virtual Grand Rounds: From Avian Flu to COVID-19 - How the "One Health" Approach Improves Human, Animal and Environmental Health December 5, 2024 SSVMS Winter Social See More HOLIDAY SHARING CARD IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS Support the SSVMS Medical Student Scholarship Fund and medical school students who graduated from local high schools! I Want to Donate to the Holiday Sharing Card! FUTURE OF MEDICINE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Applications for the 2025 Future of Medicine program are now open! Includes the Summer Program, Virtual Program, and White Coat Week. Share with the high schoolers in your life! Tell Me More! Violence in Healthcare: Problem, Preparation, Response Widespread violence against physicians and other healthcare professionals continues to rise. Join us on October 23 at noon as we discuss ways to prevent or mitigate an active shooter or other violent incidents. This webinar will share actual stories and provide practical strategies to potentially prevent and mitigate risks when an assault occurs. This live educational activity will support your ability to: Identify and respond to violence in the healthcare setting. Develop processes that support physical safety measures in the healthcare setting. Implement strategies to promote patient safety, protect healthcare workers, and minimize risks for medical professional liability claims. This event is free to attend. I'm Attending! The SSVMS Winter Social is December 5! Join us for a mingling event with colleagues and friends as we ring in the new year and celebrate the memories made this past year with an array of heavy appetizers and a selection of beer, wine and non alcoholic beverages. This event is free to attend. I Want to Register Now! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE MONTH Physician Mentor Help shape the future of medicine by becoming a mentor with SSVMS! Whether you prefer one-on-one mentoring or participating in group activities, there are flexible opportunities to match your schedule. From high school students to medical students and early-career physicians, your guidance can have a lasting impact on their career paths. Sign up today and make a difference in someone’s journey! 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