SSV Medical Society News - 2025 - Volume 14 - Issue 01 January 5, 2025 2025 - Volume 14 2025, Issue 01, SSV Medical Society News, Volume 14 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 Honoring Medicine Together! As the newly-elected President of SSVMS, I’m thrilled to step into this role and continue our work in advancing medicine and supporting our community of physicians. The work done by my predecessors, most recently Vanessa Walker, DO, has made SSVMS one of the premier medical societies in the country and I look forward to advancing that legacy further. I’m excited to kick off the year by inviting you to SSVMS’s signature event celebrating the heart of our profession: SSVMS Honors Medicine. Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Center at 2300 in Sacramento for an evening of fine dining, wine, and an inspiring performance by the Sacramento Ballet Second Company. Most importantly, we’ll celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s honorees: Golden Stethoscope Award: Laurie Gregg, MD Community Impact Award: Jose Arévalo, MD Outstanding Volunteer Award: Eric Williams, MD This is more than an event – it’s a chance to connect with each other, celebrate our shared commitment to medicine, and leave inspired. I look forward to seeing you there. Let’s make this an unforgettable evening together! SSVMS members can attend at no cost. Non-members and guests are $75. Reserve Your Seat Today! Thank you! Adam Dougherty, MD SSVMS President I'm Reserving My Seat! SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE The Profound Healing Effects of Gratitude By Caroline Giroux, MD Read SSV Medicine In The News CDPH issues guidance on evaluation and testing for bird flu infection in humans Preparing for 2025: Verify your patients’ eligibility, benefits and deductibles CMS proposes additional prior auth reforms for Medicare Advantage plans CMA joins call for Congress to strengthen enforcement of surprise billing law 41 senators sign letter to stop the Medicare cut before Congress adjourns CMA publishes 2024 Legislative Wrap Up See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS January 14, 2025 Virtual Grand Rounds: Infectious Diseases on the Rise: Updates on Winter Respiratory Viruses, Avian Flu, MPox and More (CME Available) January 15, 2025 CMA Webinar: CMS Medicare Updates 2025 January 21, 2025 CMA Webinar: 2025 CPT Coding Updates January 28, 2025 CMA Webinar: New Laws Affecting Physicians 2025 January 30, 2025 CMA Webinar: Managing Medicare in 2025 February 8, 2025 SSVMS Honors Medicine April 9, 2025 CMA Legislative Advocacy Day See More STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER BIRD FLU Governor Gavin Newsom declares a State of Emergency in response to new infections. Take Me to the Sac Bee Article HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO OUR LONGTIME MEMBERS! SSVMS is thrilled to have so many members join us for the long haul! See who's celebrating a membership anniversary with us! Tell Me Who's Celebrating! WELCOME TO OUR NEW SSVMS MEMBERS! SSVMS is always growing. See who's joined us recently! Show Me the List of New Members! Physician Pop Poll I know a colleague that deserves recognition from SSVMS. SSVMS Honors Medicine Hosts Sacramento Ballet Second Company on February 8! Celebrate excellence in medicine at SSVMS Honors Medicine on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Center at 2300. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, wine, and a captivating performance by the Sacramento Ballet Second Company. Together, we’ll honor the incredible contributions of our 2025 award recipients: Golden Stethoscope Award: Laurie Gregg, MD Community Impact Award: Jose Arévalo, MD Outstanding Volunteer Award: Eric Williams, MD Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. Secure your spot today! I'm Getting My Ticket Now! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE MONTH Museum of Medical History Lecture Series Calling all history buffs! We're seeking volunteer presenters for engaging talks on medical history. Past topics include the Black Plague, naval hospitals, quackery, and women in medicine. You don't need to be a physician to participate! Lectures are free to attend, held in the evening, and can be presented in-person or via Zoom. Interested parties should contact Sam Mello at smello@ssvms.org. Share your passion for history with our community! See past lectures here. 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