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!
Yes! I would like to participate in one/more of the activities
noted below. (Other activities noted above which require payment
of a fee, registration should be by phone or by downloading the
form from the website.)
Name: ___________________________________
Preferred
Email: ___________________________________
Preferred Contact #: _______________________________________
____2/21 Dinner & Discussion re: Retirement Planning
____3/5
MCMS House Call to Annapolis (Home District #: __________)
____3/18 Trade Show
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.