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Capital Medical Society logoWelcome!

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

The Capital Medical Society (CMS) is a local professional organization, representing more than 525 physician members who live and work in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson and Wakulla Counties.

Capital Medical Society provides its physician members with a strong voice and active representation in local and state government, regulatory agencies and community activities. CMS addresses political, social or economic issues concerning the level and delivery of healthcare for patients and physicians in our area.

An annually elected Board of Governors governs the non-profit CMS. Contact the Board of Governors through the CMS office, by calling 850-877-9018. Capital Medical Society offers a variety of services to both its members and to the public.

CMS is affiliated with the Florida Medical Association, the largest, most effective organization representing the interests of all Florida physicians and their patients. CMS is also affiliated with the American Medical Association. Together we are stronger.

Capital Medical Society
1204 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-9018
(850) 878-0218 (Fax)

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

 

In The News

Sapphire Award LogoWe Care Network receives "Award of Distinction" from the Blue Foundation

At a luncheon meeting in Orlando on December 5, 2008, The Blue Foundation Awarded our We Care Network an "Award of Distinction" that carried with it a $75,000 cash award. Now this is a truly wonderful accomplishment and every volunteer and staff member in the We Care Network should be very proud – because this award is a reflection on the charitable work that you do! Click here to read more.


ARRA Issue Brief

On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Title XIII (and title IV of division B) of ARRA are called the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The Act focuses on the development of a nationwide health information technology (HIT) infrastructure that supports electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchange, as well as revised HIPAA privacy and security provisions. Click here to read article.


FMA Update

At the invitation of Chris G. Constance, MD, I had the opportunity to speak to the Charlotte County Republican Club about the challenges facing the medical community in Florida, including declining physician reimbursement, the aging patient population, rising liability costs and an impending physician shortage. I also spoke about the Florida Medical Association’s (FMA) 2009 Managed Care Legislation that is on its way to Governor Crist and awaits his signature. I asked that everyone in attendance contact the Governor’s office and ask him to sign this bill. Click here to read this UPDATE from FMA President Steven West, M.D.


Leon County Dental Association Hosts Social —
Invites We Care Staff

The Leon County Dental Association held a social event for their member dentists, their spouses and business partners on Tuesday, May 12th at Dorothy B. Oven Park. This was the first time, in nine years they have done this particular event. It was extra special that they invited staff from the We Care Dental Network. Click here to read more.


We Care LogoThank You ... to our CMS members and We Care partners who saw new patients for the We Care Network

 

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