Dear MedChi Members and Maryland Physicians:
Happy Wednesday. Here's what we have for you today:
- Reminder: the Maryland Department Health all-physician call will NOT be held today.
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The Baltimore City Health Department and Johns Hopkins are presenting "Love in the Time of Covid" to highlight CDC recommendations for providing sexual health services during the pandemic. The seminar will be held at 8:15 am on August 6.
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CMS will hold "Lessons from the Front Lines" on Friday, August 7 at 12:30-2:00 pm. Call 833-614-0820 and enter passcode 4695240 or register for the webcast link.
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MedChi Committee on Ethics & Judicial Affairs and the Center For a Healthy Maryland presents “Lessons Learned: Ethical Dilemmas Faced During The COVID-19 Pandemic” on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 pm. RSVP to Josette Fullard or reach out for more details.
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THE LATEST NEWS, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES
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In this week's MedChi News, we shared updates of Governor Hogan's latest coronavirus mitigation efforts.
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Maryland Matters shared an opinion piece of the importance of telehealth access for patients facing mental health and addiction struggles during the pandemic and beyond. This piece was based upon recommendations that were developed by a coalition of organizations that includes MedChi.
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HHS has announced an application deadline extension for the Phase 2 general distribution to August 28 and announced plans to reopen the portal for certain Medicare Providers.
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We are aware of several services for physicians and other health care providers who would be interested in stress relief services during the time of the pandemic. The Physician Support Line was launched on March 30 to provide free counseling to doctors facing challenges during the pandemic. Its website describes it as a “national, free, and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for our physician colleagues as we all navigate the COVID-19 epidemic.” More information is available at the website. The support line can be reached at 1-888-409-0141. Physicians in Maryland are reminded that stress or other issues can also be addressed by appointment through the Maryland Physicians Health Program, 410-962-5580 or 800-992-7010.
