Compliance
MedChi CME Passport
Have You Set Up Your CME Passport? MedChi’s CME Department has moved to an electronic format for its CME certificates, called the CME Passport. For this transition to go smoothly, all physicians who receive certification through MedChi must log in and create a profile on the CME Passport platform. CME credits that the MedChi CME Department submits…
Read MoreNo Surprises Act Updates
No Surprises Act Updates By: American Medical Association CMS announced today that it is has reopened the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) portal for new single and bundled (but not batched) claims. Following the TMA III and TMA IV decisions, the IDR portal was suspended on August 3 for all claims, and on September 21, the…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older
COVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older September 14, 2023 On September 11, the FDA approved and authorized for emergency use updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. These vaccines have been updated to include a monovalent (single)…
Read More2023 MedChi Legislative Report
MedChi Monthly Legislative Report 2023 (September) Bills Effective October 1, 2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Senate Bill 213/House Bill 278: Health Occupations – Clinical Nurse Specialists – Prescribing allows Clinical Nurse Specialists to prescribe. Senate Bill 375/House Bill 453: State Board of Physicians – Inactive and Emeritus Status allows certain physicians who no longer actively…
Read MoreMontgomery County Board Vacancies
Montgomery County Board Vacancies Apply Online at Links Below County Executive Marc Elrich is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when…
Read MorePrivate Equity Investment in Your Medical Practice: Is it Right for You and Your Patients?
Private Equity Investment in Your Medical Practice: Is it Right for You and Your Patients? by Susan D’Antoni Medical practices are hot commodities these days especially in particular specialties, like dermatology and ophthalmology. Investment companies, large for-profit corporations, insurance companies and hospitals are recognizing there is profit to be made from investing in or acquiring…
Read MorePrescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Just Got Easier
Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Just Got Easier Maryland’s healthcare teams, with support from the Maryland Department of Health, play a crucial role in tackling the opioid crisis by offering access to buprenorphine. Buprenorphine, a proven treatment for opioid use disorder, is an important tool for preventing overdose. Despite the overwhelming evidence for buprenorphine’s…
Read MoreNew Implicit Bias CME Requirement
Update: The Maryland Center for Health Equity has an implicit bias CME program available online – What does implicit bias mean for you and our health care system?. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixmtLXuL8h4. The panel discusses the historical persistence of implicit bias, how it influences our clinical decisions, and how we can reduce its effects in…
Read MoreCompliance Deadline Review: Vaccines, PRF & More
The many COVID-19 payments, loans, and grant funds available to medical practices each have compliance deadlines associated with them. Check below for upcoming deadlines to keep in mind throughout 2022. April 5, 2022 Deadline: Submit COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Claims for Reimbursement The COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund which reimburses claims for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration…
Read MoreCDS Electronic Prescribing Deadline 1/1/2022
Due to the strong advocacy by the physician community, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is delaying compliance actions of e-prescribing until 1/1/2023 in alignment with the federal CMS postponement. The transmittal can also be found on the OCSA website. A health care practitioner who is unable to electronically transmit prescriptions for controlled dangerous substance drugs may request…
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