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5 Complimentary On-Demand CME Opportunities: 150+ Credits Available
Reminder: CME Flexibilities Approved by Maryland Board of Physicians On June 15, 2020, the Maryland Board of Physicians enacted a policy change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board changed the CME requirements, adding important flexibility. The new rule that “license required CMEs will not be due until 30 days after the end of…
Read MoreAddressing Food Insecurity as Part of the Clinical Workflow: CRISP and Meals on Wheels
Food Insecurity in Maryland Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 600,000 Marylanders were served by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to the Maryland Department of Human Services. This number included seniors, children, people with disabilities, low-income families, and unemployed workers. COVID-19 subsequently caused hundreds of thousands of Marylanders lost jobs and income. Montgomery…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Care Program: Apply by July 14, 2020
The Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) is in its second Performance Year and now recruiting for the 2021 Performance Year Three. The MDPCP is a voluntary program open to all qualifying Maryland primary care practices. It provides funding and support for the delivery of advanced primary care throughout the state. The MDPCP supports the overall…
Read More#CallYourPhysician: Encouraging Patients to Seek Medical Care during COVID-19
MCMS has heard from our physician members that a significant cohort of their patient population has expressed reticence about seeking medical care during the pandemic. Physicians know better than anyone how dangerous putting off routine medical care can be, let alone care management for chronic conditions or a new developing condition. These challenges were reflected…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Practice Reopening Toolkit
NOTICE: All licensed healthcare facilities and healthcare providers may resume elective and non-urgent medical procedures and appointments at 7 AM, May 7, 2020, provided all the required measures are in place, as outlined by this Directive and Order from the Maryland Department of Health, released May 6. Take these requirements seriously; noncompliance is punishable by both…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Novel Coronavirus: Updates & Resources for Physicians
What to Tell Patients | Practice Protocols & Preparedness | What to Look For & How to Test Precautions & PPE | Telehealth Resources | Employment Law Resources Emergency Loans, Grants, & Tax Relief | Volunteer Opportunities | Resources for Physicians Last Updated August 5, 2020 The following guidance is drawn primarily from the…
Read MoreFrom the CDC: Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette/Vape Use, Including Maryland
The CDC, FDA, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. There have been 23 reported cases of lung injury associated with using vaping products in Maryland, and Virginia reported its first death this week.…
Read MoreMandatory Vaccine Reporting Begins October 1, 2019
About the New Requirement As of October 1, 2019, all vaccinations administered in the State of Maryland are required to be reported to Maryland’s Immunization Information System, ImmuNet. This new requirement was passed into law during the 2019 legislative session, and is codified in State Statute §18–109(d)(6)(I)3. ImmuNet is Maryland’s Immunization Information System; it is…
Read MoreMeasles in Maryland – Part II
This is the second of a series of articles on the U.S. measles outbreak of 2019. This installment will focus on clinical guidance, continuing medical education, and provide resources related to patient vaccine reticence and raising vaccine awareness among the public. For information on Maryland modifications to measles recommendations, in light of the outbreak, and the scale,…
Read MoreMeasles in Maryland – Part I
This is the first of a series of articles on the U.S. measles outbreak of 2019. This installment will focus on Maryland modifications to measles recommendations, in light of the outbreak, and discuss the scale, sourcing, and spread that has precipitated the resurgence of a disease declared eliminated in 2000. Later articles will focus on clinical…
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