News
Update to the CARES Act
The following link is an update to the CARES Act summary. As mentioned in our original summary, small businesses, including physician practices, with no more than 500 employees are eligible to apply for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) section 7(a) Payroll Protection Program. The bill includes another provision that affects small businesses by providing that small businesses with more than one physical location are eligible for each location as long as it has no more than 500 employees
COVID-19 Updates and News
Visit this page for COVID-19 updates from OCMS.
Happy National Physicians' Week!
Physicians make a difference in the community and the lives of its citizens. We thank you every year for your outstanding contributions, but this year we are especially thankful for your dedication to the health of our community. We celebrate you this week during National Physicians' Week.
COVID-19 Physicians Guide
Official guidance has grown exponentially and best practices change rapidly as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve. That’s why the AMA has carefully curated critical advice from trusted sources like CDC, JAMA and the WHO into a quick-start guide for physicians.
OCMS Office Closed
Out of an abundance of caution, OCMS staff will be working remotely until further notice. We will all have email access and will be checking voice mail regularly.
3/23 Membership Meeting Postponed
As a precautionary and protective measure, OCMS is postponing its March 23 Membership Meeting and 50-Year Physician Recognition.
COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus: What Physicians Must Know
The following guidance is drawn primarily from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) resources for health care professionals on COVID-19.
Physicians: Here's what to do if you're exposed to COVID-19
The CDC has updated their guidance for risk assessment - read what they recommend for physicians who might have been exposed to COVID-19.
Support Physician Counseling
Bracelets are still available! Learn more.
Physician Suicide Awareness Fundraiser
OCMS Physician Wellness program fundraiser - Rustic Cuff bracelets!
AMA Data Request on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection
The AMA is asking for member data through a survey.
Documents from 4/15/19 Membership Meeting
Download all the supporting documents from the 4/15/19 Membership Meeting.
Pill Limit Update! New OBN Rules Signed Into Law
Pill Limit Update! New OBN Rules Signed Into Law
Save the Date! Annual Meeting 11/5
November 5, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Cyber Security
Speaker: Sam Munkal, Cytek
Free for Members, RSVP required.
Thank you Mike Hunter
OSMA congratulates Attorney General Mike Hunter for his leadership against opioid abuse and for chairing the state's first Opioid Commission.
2018 AMA Survey
Sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Long Range Planning and Development, this survey will help the AMA identify and better understand important issues relevant to health care and the practice of medicine.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018--Highlights and Vote Tallies
Early this morning, the Senate and House passed a fifth continuing resolution to keep the federal government operational until March 23. The spending package, which passed with bipartisan majorities in both the Senate (71-28) and the House (245-182) included a number of health care issues of interest to medicine. The AMA sent a letter urging passage of the bill.
New AMA Podcast Helps Physicians Navigate Difficult Conversations
For many physicians, having difficult conversations with patients is a part of daily practice. That’s why the American Medical Association recently launched a new podcast series, AMA Doc Talk.
OCMS Inaugural Reservations
Click here to register online for the OCMS Inaugural!
Events
OCMS Board of Directors Meeting
April 6th, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
OSMA Board Room - 313 NE 50th Street - OKC
OCMS Nominating Committee Meeting
April 9th, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
OSMA Memorial Conference Room - 313 NE 50th Street - OKC
OCMS Board of Directors Meeting
May 4th, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
OSMA Board Room - 313 NE 50th Street - OKC
Region 8 RTAB Trauma Rotation Subcommittee
May 19th, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
OSMA Board Room - 313 NE 50th Street - OKC
OCMS Executive Committee Meeting
August 10th, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
OSMA Board Room - 313 NE 50th Street - OKC