Advocacy
Q&A with CareFirst Leadership: Your Questions Answered
Two representatives from CareFirst, Brian Wheeler, VP, Practice & Payment Transformation and Deb Rivkin, VP, Government Affairs for Maryland participated in a Q&A session on issues critical to our membership at our September 10, 2019 Executive Board Meeting. Their opening presentation can be viewed above. The following are their responses during the Q&A, edited for…
Read MoreMCMS Stands with MedChi: Statement on Trump Administration’s Withholding of Flu Vaccines from Migrants
The following is a reprint of this statement, originally released by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society on August 22, 2019. Additional Information Contact: Gene M. Ransom, CEO Office: 410-539-0872 x 3305 It is being reported by many major news outlets that the U.S. government will not give flu vaccines to migrant families being held in…
Read MoreMCMS & MedChi Celebrate Legislative Victories, 2019
The 439th Session of the Maryland General Assembly concluded last Monday, April 8. 2,479 bills and resolutions were considered in 2019, and MCMS & MedChi were there to advocate for you, your practice, and our community every step of the way. SB447/HB471: MedChi & MSEPS Achieve Historic Victory on Optometric Scope of Practice The Maryland…
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