COVID-19
CRISP COVID-19 Functionalities: Testing, Immunizations, and Monoclonal Antibody Referrals
The following is a summary of the information provided by Sheena Patel, MD, CMPE, the Director of HIE Projects and Outreach at CRISP, Maryland’s health information exchange during the Maryland Department of Health’s COVID-19 physician call on January 27. For full details on the features listed below, the slide deck is available (start on page…
Read MoreProvider Relief Fund Reporting Registration & Requirements FAQ
New flexibility announced for Period 1 reporting Due largely to advocacy from the AMA, national specialty societies, and state medical societies, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has decided to reopen the reporting time for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Funds. Those physicians who received more than $10,000 in provider relief funds and failed to…
Read MoreFDA Issues Safety Communication About Risk of False Results with the Curative Test for COVID-19
On January 4, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted health care practitioners of the risk of false results, particularly false negative results, with the Curative SARS-Cov-2 test. The FDA is urging physicians to consider retesting patients using a different test if they suspect an inaccurate result was given recently by the Curative…
Read MoreMontgomery County COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Community HCPs
Last Updated: January 8, 2021 Pictured above, MCMS Physician Members receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine: MCMS President Annette Pham, M.D., Joseph Green, M.D., MBA, FACS, Roji Menon, M.D., MedChi President Shannon Pryor, M.D., Montgomery County Health Officer Travis Gayles, M.D., PhD, Jane Chretien, M.D., MCMS Immunization Task Force Member Joe Hsu, M.D. Please Note: Montgomery County Medical Society…
Read MoreCommunity Physicians & Practice Staff Can Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Starting Tomorrow
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is working with partner agencies to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations. The following is just-released information from Montgomery County DHHS; the first clinics for community-based health care personnel begin tomorrow at 8 AM. Sign-up details are below. More clinics, in addition to those listed below, will be announced next…
Read MoreInfection Control & COVID-19: An OSHA Expert’s Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Medical practices providing in-person patient care during the pandemic face a complex infection control environment with evolving guidance from federal and local health authorities. CDC guidance addresses COVID-19 infection control, exposures, and potential shortages of both personnel and protective equipment. The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MOSH) has shared its most frequently asked questions…
Read More3 Ways to Help Patients Understand the Thanksgiving Guidance Gobbledygook
There has been much public discussion of safety practices and precautions for the upcoming holiday. Because the rate of COVID-19 transmission varies significantly by location, some nationally promulgated guidance may seem to contradict local recommendations to patients. Here are a few ways physicians and their practices can help patients to navigate the holidays safely. 1.…
Read MoreUp to $60,000 in Relief Assistance for Eligible Practices: Apply Starting November 18
Watch the Recording: FAQ with Program Staff At the urging of MCMS and our physician members, Montgomery County has created a program that will provide grants for independent primary care medical and general dentistry practices that have lost revenue and have incurred re-opening costs related to the COVID-19 health crisis. The “Montgomery County Primary Care…
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