Business of Medicine
The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Award Program
The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Award Program By: The Physicians Foundation The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Award Program honors the next generation of physician leaders by recognizing new and early career physicians for extraordinary actions in their practice or community. Award recipients will receive a scholarship to elevate their efforts to address drivers of health (DOH) or…
Read MoreFY24 Food as Medicine Grant Program Application Now Open
Montgomery County Office of Grants Management – Grants Application Platform The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2024 Food as Medicine Program from qualified healthcare provider organizations that offer pediatric primary care services to underserved populations in Montgomery County. $450,000…
Read MoreMission: YOU! New MCMS Mission & Vision Statements
Our Mission: YOU MCMS Adopts New Mission & Vision Statements A Message from Angela Marshall, M.D., President, MCMS Over the course of the last several months, your Montgomery County Medical Society Executive Board has taken an introspective look at how we connect with you and serve you and your professional challenges. We recognize that each…
Read More2024 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule (AMA Analysis)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the proposed rule for the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule. While the American Medical Association (AMA) staff analyze and develop a summary of the nearly 2,000-page rule, we want to make you aware of a handful of key provisions. First, the 2024…
Read MoreFTC and Noncompete Clauses
FTC and Noncompete Clauses From the AMA: As you may know, the Federal Trade Commission published a proposed rule on January 19th that would ban most noncompete clauses. The AMA has existing policy specifically addressing noncompetes, including a Code of Medical Ethics opinion. This ethics opinion recognizes that physicians often have diverse opinions about noncompetes. AMA policy opposes unreasonable…
Read MoreEYE-OPENING PRE-SESSION DISCUSSION
EYE-OPENING PRE-SESSION DISCUSSION WITH LEGISLATORS OF MEDICINE’S HOT PAIN POINTS SHOULD PRODUCE RESULTS “It is our goal to ensure the timely delivery of health care services and payments and to reduce administrative burden for our physicians.” Tuesday Cook, M.D., President, MCMS On Thursday January 5, MCMS President Tuesday Cook, M.D., led an eye-opening discussion with…
Read MoreMandating the COVID-19 Vaccine for Staff
The following Q&A appears here courtesy of SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, which has offered extensive, free resources for employers throughout the pandemic. Additional SHRM resources are listed below. Can you mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees? The short answer is, yes. Currently, there aren’t valid legal arguments forbidding private employers from requiring vaccinations…
Read MoreThree Licensure Updates for Maryland Physicians
As Maryland’s emergency orders continue to expire, here are three critical updates for physicians and their medical practices: 1. Physician Licensure Grace Period Ends August 15th In Executive Order 21-03-09-03, Governor Hogan postponed the expiration of professional licenses, including physician and other health occupations licenses. The Order extended the expiration date of all licenses through…
Read MoreFinancial Relief Check-Up
There are numerous local and national programs for businesses in need of emergency support, but understanding which options are relevant for your medical practice can be a challenge. Find Out What Aid Applies to You in 3 Minutes or Less The Maryland Business Relief Wizard is a tool that helps connect businesses with the resources…
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