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The Bulletin OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCAITION Executive Council William Davison, MD, President Chris Pittman, MD, President Elect Devanand Mangar, MD, Vice President Malcolm Root, MD, Treasurer David Lubin, MD, Secretary John Curran, MD, Chairman, Board of Trustees Mathis Becker, MD, Immed Past President Husain Nagamia, MD, Dist. 1 (2014) Martha Price, MD, Dist. 2 (2013) Lori Slezak, MD, Dist. 3 (2014) Jose Jimenez, MD, Dist. 4 (2013) Stanley Dennison, MD, At Large (2013) Kimberly Smith, MD, At Large (2013) Colin Beach, MD, At Large (2014) David Mason, MD, At Large (2014) Anthony Pidala, MD, At Large (2014) Catherine Lynch, MD, USF Dist. (2013) Dominic Castellano, MD, Yng Phys (2013) Karen Pittman, Alliance President *Barbara Bachman, MD, Women Physicians *Fred Bearison, MD, Board of Medicine *Gabriel Gonzales, MD, TBLAMS *Douglas Holt, MD, Health Dept. Rep. *Stephen Klasko, MD, USF COM Dean *Rakesh Kumar, MD, FAPI *Nishit Patel, MD, Resident Phys. Rep. *Alexandra Printz, Medical Student (* = ex-officio representatives) Board of Trustees John Curran, MD, Chairman Malcolm Root, MD, Treasurer William Davison, MD, President Chris Pittman, MD, President Elect Mathis Becker, MD, Immed Past President Michael Wasylik, MD, (2014) Bruce Shephard, MD, (2015) Kenneth Louis, MD, (2015) Editor David Lubin, MD Editorial Board Loren Bartels, MD Rodolfo Eichberg, MD Michael Foley, MD James Hulls, MD Rafael Miguel, MD Executive Director Debbie Zorian Managing Editor Elke Lubin The Bulletin is the official publication of the Hills bor ough County Medi cal Asso ciation, Inc., 606 S. Boule vard, Tampa, Florida 33606. Advertising in The Bulletin does not imply approval or endorsement by the Hillsborough County Medical Associa tion. The Bulletin assumes no responsibility for statements made by its contributors. For advertising rates and mechanical data, contact the HCMA. Opinions expressed by the authors are their own, and not necessarily those of The Bulletin or the HCMA. The Bulletin reserves the right to edit all contributions for clarity and length as well as to reject any material submitted. Executive Council Meeting 6:00 PM @ the HCMA Office May 21, 2013 HCMA Dinner Meeting Advertising May 7, 2013 Watch your email for more details The Card Shop.............................................46 Classified Ads................................................45 Full Page Advertisers...................................39 Index of Display Ads.....................................45 Got Something to Say To submit an article, letter to the editor, or a photograph for The Bulletin cover, please contact Elke Lubin, Managing Editor, at the HCMA office. All submissions will be reviewed by Bulletin Editor, David Lubin, M.D. We encourage you to review The Bulletin’s “Article Guidelines” which can be faxed or emailed to you. The Bulletin is YOUR publication. You can express your views and creativity by participating. Elke Lubin Managing Editor, The Bulletin 813.253.0471 Phone 813.253.3737 Fax ELubin@hcma.net 4 HCMA BULLETIN, Vol 58, No. 6 – March/April 2013
The Bulletin: March/April 2013 About the Cover This issue’s cover photo was taken by HCMA member, Dr. Bruce Shephard. These huge butterflies’ scientific name is Idea leuconoe. They are also known as the Giant Tree Nymph, Paper Kite, or Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly. The Idea leuconoe is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. It is of Southeast Asian origin. Features President’s Message...........................................7 A Luxury We Can’t Afford William Davison, M.D. Editor’s Page.................................................9-10 In the words of John Tortorella... “Shut your yap!” David Lubin, M.D. Executive Director’s Desk..........................11-12 Viva Las Vegas Debbie Zorian Legislative Session 2013 FMA Legislative Agenda.17-19 Hillsborough County Legislators’ Contact Info.......20-21 Medical/Legal Update.................................27-28 Split Fee Soup: A Recipe for Disaster David Hirshfeld, Esq. Practitioners’ Corner.................................31-32 Why Now Robert Norman, DO Restaurant Review...........................................21 Pearl in the Grove... Taste Bud Photo Gallery Photo Contest Answer....................................10 Legislative Luncheon.....................................22 February 5, 2013 Dinner Meeting............ 24-25 Quarterly Social..............................................35 Gasparilla Parade............................................36 Committee Happenings Nominating Committee Report......................15 Executive Council......................................29-30 Meeting Highlights – 1/15/13 For Your Information CME, Seminars, Workshops, & Conferences............................................42-44 Medical Briefs.............................................37-38 New Members..................................................14 Personal News.................................................41 HCMA BULLETIN, Vol 58, No. 6 – March/April 2013 5
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