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President's Message
Terri Oskin , MD, President
The Testy Climate in Neurology and Radiology (Feb, 2012)
Wow, can you believe it’s already February? I hope 2012 is getting off to a smooth start for everyone.
This year will continue to bring many challenges to the medical community regarding reimbursement and restrictions to our autonomy to practice medicine. In this month’s The Message, we are focusing on the technical, clinical and payment issues facing Radiology and Neurology where: 1) significant reductions in payment are expected for many procedures, 2) State and other payers are expected to refuse to approve or pay for new, experimental or emerging techniques in treatment of our patients and 3) Medicaid and others indicate they will rely on evidence-based, outcome-oriented and expert opinion tools before approving new technology use.
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About SCMS
The Spokane County Medical Society (SCMS) is a professional membership organization comprised of physicians and physician assistants. The SCMS is devoted to promoting the health and well-being of all the citizens of Spokane County and supporting the educational and professional needs of its membership.
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Continuing Medical Education for Physicians and Other Health Professionals (CME)
Welcome to the Spokane County Medical Society's Department of Continuing Medical Education
The Spokane County Medical Society exists to promote and provide leadership in the art and science of medicine. Furthermore, the Society strives to improve and preserve the health of the citizens in our community. Our vision with continuing medical education is to optimize patient care. To this end, our programs are designed to provide the most up to date information and strategies for physicians and allied health professionals. By browsing this site, you may:
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Review upcoming CME courses
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Print materials of interest to you
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Register electronically or download appropriate forms and applications
When you participate in Spokane County Medical Society CME courses, you'll experience:
- The most up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge and research delivered through learner-friendly live formats, so you can immediately apply it to your practice.
- Knowledgeable experienced faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Accreditation
Spokane County Medical Society is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association CME Accreditation Committee to sponsor continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Educational offerings are subject to rigorous needs assessments, ensuring relevant topics and useful education. All courses are planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Updates Relating to Commercial Bias in Continuing Medical Education Programs
Rules governing the commercial support for continuing medical education (CME) and disclosure of conflicts of interest are becoming stricter. read more