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Member News & Events – February 8, 2008


Don't Miss These Informative and Important Events...

 

Employment Law for Medical Practices: Wednesday, February 27th; 5:30 – 8:00 p.m at MCMS. Our speakers will address the fundamentals of employment law for medical practices, and recent changes in state and/or federal law which govern hiring, termination, records retention, etc. In addition, our speakers will discuss background checks and drug testing, I-9 requirements, non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality agreements, and best practices in the management of personnel. Speakers: Darla McClure, JD, and Karen Shapiro, JD, Stein, Sperling. Members: $50 per person; Prospective Members: $125. To register, call MCMS at 301.921.4300, or go online at www.montgomerymedicine.org to download the form.

Dinner & Discussion: Is your Retirement Plan Working as Hard as it Can for You? Merrill Lynch, one of our corporate sponsors, will be offering this free seminar on Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m. at MCMS' Boardroom. To register, call MCMS at 301.921.4300, or go online at www.montgomerymedicine.org to download the form. Note: You may also use the form below to RSVP for this event.

Tuesday, February 26th Practice Administrative Staff Lunch Meeting: If you are a practice administrator, billing manager or office manager, put Tuesday, February 26th on your calendar for the MCMS Practice Administrative Staff Lunch at noon. Jama Allers, MedChi Practice Consultant will be speaking on Physician Tiering/Rating Programs being implemented by Medicare, United and BCBS. Details about this meeting will be coming soon. (Note: The practice administrative staff meetings will be Tuesday, March 25th at 8:00 a.m.; Tuesday, April 22nd at noon; and tentatively Tuesday, May 27th at 8:00 a.m. (unless changed due to Memorial Day)) If you are not a member of the practice administrative committee, please call 301.921.4300 for an application! Also, if you are interested in serving on the program committee, email Susan D’Antoni at sdantoni@montgomerymedicine.org.

MCMS House Call to Annapolis: Join us on Wednesday, March 5th, as we go to Annapolis to meet with Montgomery County legislators about Medicine's issues and concerns, and current bills they are considering which impact you and your practice. We will be taking a bus, so if you'd like to participate, please call Susan D’Antoni at 301.921.4300, or email her at sdantoni@montgomerymedicine.org. Let your voice be heard! Note: You may also use the form below to RSVP for this event.

Tuesday, March 18th MCMS Trade Show at University of Maryland Shady Grove: 5-8 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance to help you learn more about their services and products for your medical practice. For more information, go to www.montgomerymedicine.org or call MCMS at 301.921.4300. Note: You may also use the form below to RSVP for this event.

MCMS Installation of Officers: Thursday, April 10th (6pm Reception; 7pm Dinner/Installation) at the Hilton on Rockville Pike. Dr. Audrey Corson will be installed as incoming president. More details coming soon!


If you have questions about any of these events, please call 301 921 4300. Thank you for your support of and involvement in MCMS! FAX Reply Form : FAX to 301.921.4368.

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If you have questions about any of the news items contained in this Member News & Events edition, please email Susan D'Antoni at sdantoni@mcmedsoc.org or call 301.921.4300.