Oklahoma County Medical Society Welcomes Disney Institute to Oklahoma City

September 28, 2010

Every hospital, clinic, group medical practice, dental practice or free standing medical care provider has the opportunity to distinguish themselves through the delivlery of quality services.

A one-day local workshop, Disney's Approach to Quality Service For Healthcare Professionals program will show you the importance of attention to detail in everything Disney does -- from training its Cast Members (employees) to treating every Guest (patient) as a VIP. You will hear the stories and see how Disney best practices can be easily adapted to your healthcare delivery organization.

IMPORTANT: Please use the Oklahoma County Medical Society promotional code OCMSMNW to receive $50 OFF PER GUEST when registering. Additional group discounts are available.

TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER, GO TO: www.KeysOklahomaCity.com.   No prerequisite training is required.

 

OCMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING - September 27, 2010 

SAVE THE DATE! The Oklahoma gubernatorial canndidates have accepted the Society's invitation to speak at the general membership meeting on Monday, September 27. The candidates will each be given an opportunity to discuss their vision for Oklahoma, and the candidates will address questions from attendees.  Look for your meeting notice and RSVP as soon as possible. 

 

   Congress Needs To Enact Sensible Pay Formula

Medicare, TRICARE Reimbursements Are Too Low

  Are you a Medicare patient, or nearing the age to become Medicare eligible?  Are you and your family covered by Tricare, the military's insurance coverage?  Do you have parents, children or friends who fall into these categories?  You should be concerened.

Please click on the link below to read the article written by

Dr. Larry A. Bookman, OCMS President

 http://www.newsok.com/article/3473992?searched=Bookman&custom_click=search

 

  OSMA Bylaws Revised -- AMA Membership Optional

The OSMA House of Delegates approved an OSMA Bylaws Revision allowing physicians the option of membership in the American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association. The vote was 96% in favor, 4% opposed. Thank you to all OCMS members who served as Delegates at the 2010 annual meeting. 

 THANK YOU!!! 

Thank you to OCMS members who chose to retain their membership in 2010.  It demonstrates your support of the Oklahoma County Medical Society and its efforts to make medicine the best it can be in Oklahoma County.  In the event you or a member of your staff needs assistance, please contact the OCMS staff at 702-0500.

For members who have not yet paid their 2010 dues, if you have any questions about the dues amount or your membership status, please contact the OCMS staff as soon as possible.  As a reminder, physicians may now pay dues online.  Click the "Online Payment" button on the website.

HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION TIMELIME

A timeline for the health care legislation signed into law on March 23, 2010 can be found at:

http://waysandmeans.house.gov/Media/pdf/111/HCare/TIMELINE.pdf