It’s Tuesday and time for your
NCMS Morning Rounds.
April 21, 2020
NCMS Task Force to Address Virus Mitigation and Open Economy
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, the newly formed NCMS Task Force on Virus Mitigation in an Open Economy will convene for its first meeting. As its name suggests, the group of NCMS leaders will work to formulate recommendations on how to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus while seeking to re-open the economy. The group, led by NCMS Board of Directors at-large member Michael Utecht, MD, FACEP, hopes to forward its initial recommendations to the full NCMS Board within the next several weeks.
As NCMS President Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA, noted in his message to the Task Force, “It is important for the physician community to be an informed voice in this discussion” of mitigating the public health impacts of COVID-19 while ensuring a stable economic future for those temporarily displaced from their usual employment.
Watch your NCMS Morning Rounds for details on the work of this task force in the coming days.
Dr. Brown Addresses Health Disparities During COVID-19 Pandemic
The current pandemic has served to underscore the health disparities present in our health care system. NCMS President-Elect Philip Brown, Jr., MD, in his capacity as New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Chief Physician Executive, recently reached out to the African American community in New Hanover County and beyond through a YouTube video in which he speaks frankly about the health disparities faced by African Americans and what everyone can do to help slow the spread of the virus.
Zocdoc Helps Connect Patients and Your Practice — Virtually
With the current surge in demand for telemedicine appointments, NCMS Business Alliance partner, Zocdoc, can help patients easily connect virtually with your practice, while seamlessly booking those appointments.
As an added incentive to sign on now, Zocdoc is offering NCMS members a $50 Visa gift for taking 30 minutes to learn more about what Zocdoc offers. Just fill out the form here and mention the NCMS when you speak to the Zocdoc team member. Also, for a limited time Zocdoc is offering 50 percent off video visits booked through platform.
In the News
When Duty Calls, and Menaces, The New York Times, 4-17-20
Learning Opportunities
Mark your calendar for two important events this Friday, April 24.
A special Zoom webinar for NCMS members interested in learning more about the financial resources offered by Centene and Carolina Complete Health, will be held on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Two experts from LSN Partners, a Global Consulting Firm will offer their insights and help in understanding the programs and initiatives that are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and what will be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist business owners. Learn more and register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
This week’s NCMS Foundation Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership Power Hour from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday will focus on what is happening in emergency departments across the state as the physicians who work there are grappling with treating patients today while also bracing to treat a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. The conversation brings together four emergency medicine physicians to more fully understand how they are dealing with the current situation while maintaining a sense of balance and self. Learn more and register.