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October 7, 2018 - In This Issue:
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Q&A: New CME Renewal Requirement for CDS Prescribers, as of October 1, 2018
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Click here to access the Office of Controlled Substances Administration's fact sheet on this topic.
Click here to access MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society's fact sheet.
The following are the written responses provided to Montgomery County Medical Society by Sandra Yankosky, who is the Health Policy Analyst for the Office of Controlled Substances Administration in Maryland.
During what time period must the CME have been completed?
The bill did not specify a time period. The intent of the bill was to ensure that practitioners that work with CDS, have had education on the prescribing/dispensing of controlled substances.
Is this a one-time requirement, or a recurring requirement that CDS authorized providers will need to complete upon each renewal?
This is a one-time requirement. Any new applicants will have to meet the requirements prior to receiving their CDS registration on or after October 1, 2018, any renewal applicant must attest to completing the required training for the first renewal that occurs on or after October 1, 2018. Once this attestation requirement is met, the registrant will not need to obtain 2 hours of training for future registrations.
Will the Office of Controlled Substances Administration provide a list of acceptable continuing education courses?
No, the Office of Controlled Substances Administration will not provide a list of acceptable courses.
What continuing education courses will satisfy the requirement?
The registrant's can use the same resources used to meet the professional license CE requirements. They just need to make sure that the subject matter of the course pertains to the prescribing or dispensing of controlled dangerous substances that are Board certified or ACCME accredited.
MedChi's guidance links to programs that will fulfill this requirement.
If you have any additional questions about the law, please contact Melanie Dang, Esq. in the MedChi Law & Advocacy Department at 410-539-0872, ext. 3311.
If you have any additional questions about the continuing education opportunities, please
contact Frank Berry in the MedChi CME Department at 410-539-0872 ext. 3307.
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CME: Payments, Policies & Your Medical Practice: CMS, the State of Maryland, and University of Maryland Offer Support to Help Your Practice Succeed in the Future
Thursday, October 11, 6 PM Dinner, 6:30-8:30 PM Program
MCMS Headquarters
- Still trying to figure out what metrics are being used by CMS to evaluate your performance, and how your payments will change under the Quality Payment Program?
- Are you a specialist and need assistance transitioning to value-based care?
- As a primary care physician in a practice which recently applied for the Maryland Primary Care Program, are you wondering what to do next?
- TCPI GPTN: Opioid epidemic - will it become a part of value-based models?
Don't miss this important CME session for primary care physicians AND specialists. Learn about the support available through CMS, the State of MD, and University of MD to help your practice embrace the changes in health policy that impact you and your patients.
Speaker Panel:
- Barbara J. Connors, DO, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Region 3, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Melanie Cavaliere, MS, Chief, Innovative Care Delivery, Center for Health Information Technology & Innovative Care Delivery, Maryland Health Care Commission
- Niharika Khanna, MD, Director of the Maryland Learning Collaborative & Practicing Family Physician, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Accreditation Statement:
This Live activity, Maryland Learning Collaborative, from 07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to
AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
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Calling Physicians, Practice Administrators & Compliance Officers! 2018 Medical Practice Legislative & Regulatory Update Symposium
Wednesday, October 17, Registration at 12 noon, Sessions: 1-5 PM
Members & Their Practice Staff Fee: $59
Don't miss these key sessions that will help your practice be compliant, strategic, and successful in 2019.
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Registration & Visitation with Practice Management Resources |
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State & Federal Health Law Update
James Doherty, Jr., sq., Pecore & Doherty, LLC |
| 1:55 PM |
State & Federal Employment Law Update
Linda Hitt Thatcher, Esq., Thatcher Law Firm, LLC
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Refreshment & Networking Break with Practice Mgt. Resources |
3:10 PM
Breakout Sessions |
What's Changed about HIPAA?
Jonathan Krasner, HIPAA Secure Now
Maryland Health Care Commission Initiatives Update: Prior Authorization & Telehealth
Melanie Cavaliere, Chief, Innovative Care Delivery, MHCC |
3:55 PM
Breakout Sessions
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Maryland Legislative Session 2018 & 2019 - What's Coming
Gene Ransom, III, EVP, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society
Medicare's Latest Areas of Audit Focus
Tasha Bishop, Novitas Solutions, Inc. |
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MCMS General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 17, 5-8:30 PM I Active Physician Members, No Cost!
Resources Expo & Networking 5 PM
Join us at 5 for networking reception and a resources expo. Meet with fellow physicians and practice administrators to generate business connections and expand your referral network! Engage with companies offering products and services and practice management solutions.
Membership Meeting, Dinner & CME 7 PM
2nd Annual Medical Trivia Contest: Back by popular demand, we will start our Membership Meeting off with a round of Medical Trivia!
Submit your questions by this Wednesday, October 10th.
We will update on you the Society's activities, 2018 Legislative Session wins and look ahead to the 2019 Session,
vote on proposed bylaws changes, recognize our 25 & 40 year members, AND hear from the Nominations Committee.
CME: Medical Cannabis in Maryland, Clinical & Legal Update
With patient requests for medical marijuana on the rise and shops popping up in Montgomery County, physicians needs to understand the science and the regulations! Participants will learn to identify the key questions about marijuana, describe the history and patterns of use, assess the neurobiology of marijuana, review the public policy, and appraise the therapeutic uses.
Presenters:
- George Kolodner, M.D., Medical Director at Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers
- Gene Ransom, CEO of MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, and Montgomery County Medical Society. MedChi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MedChi designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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11th Annual Women in Medicine Fall Networking Brunch
Sunday, October 28, 11-1 PM
Please join us to celebrate our 11th Annual Women in Medicine Networking Brunch a
t the Bethesda home of our gracious host Audrey Corson, M.D.
Enjoy fabulous food while conversing with other women physicians. It's more than networking, it's camaraderie with colleagues who can genuinely relate to your experiences as a physician and it's community building, as you connect with potential referral sources and future friends. Bring your business cards!
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Maryland Health Care Commission's Back to Basics Cybersecurity Webinar
Thursday, October 25, 12-1 PM
Small to medium-sized practices are not invisible to hackers or immune from costly cyber-attacks and a data breach. Join the Maryland Health Care Commission to learn about cost-effective, practical steps you can take to reduce your risk of a cyber-attack from evolving threats like ransomware that make electronic systems more vulnerable to an attack. Attending this webinar will help you identify things you can implement right away that can help better protect your practice and patients. Also learn about a free self-assessment tool and a new Maryland cybersecurity tax credit.
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Participants will learn to:
- Understand how to qualify for the Buy Maryland Cybersecurity (BMC) Tax Credit
- Learn current trends and common cybersecurity weaknesses resulting in data breaches
- Identify the basics of cybersecurity to reduce risk and make your practice more secure
- Understand the human element of cybersecurity: employees are your first line of defense
Presenters:
- Anene Onyeabo, MPH, Program Manager, Maryland Health Care Commission
- Lauren Satyshur, Health IT Program Manager, Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace, Maryland Department of Commerce
- Krish Bhatnagar, CISSP, PMP, Head, Security Services, Mokxa Technologies
This message appears at the request of the Maryland Health Care Commission.
For questions, contact Anene Onyeabo at [email protected] or by phone at 410-764-3285.
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