Fighting for Medicaid, Access, and Maryland’s Patients

CEO's Message

Upcoming Events

MedCast Special Guest Dr. Douglas Rey

In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Stephen Rockower talks with Dr. Douglas Reh, an otolaryngologist in Baltimore County. They discuss all things noses and ears, including legislation that found its way working through the Maryland General Assembly and how advocacy directly from otolaryngologists played a role in shaping that legislative effort. Listen here.

Breaking the Silence, Virtual Panel discussion this week!

Join the Center in Breaking the Silence for Mental Health Awareness Month! We're pleased to host a virtual panel discussion dedicated to "Exploring Mental Health Barriers Across Students, Healthcare Professionals, and Domestic Violence Survivors." Focusing on awareness related to Center programs, this event will be held on Zoom, this Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8PM. Register now!

BCMS President’s Soiree

Join Baltimore City Medical Society president Neal Naff, M.D.,for the President’s Summer Soiree, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cylburn Arboretum’s Vollmer Center. Welcome new physicians to Baltimore, delectable dining, great music, and fun surprises! Reservations/payment may be made Payment Portal – Baltimore City Medical Society

MIA urges insurance carriers to reconsider prescription refill time limits due to the May 13 flooding

Maryland Insurance Bulletin 25-7, issued on May 15, 2025, urges health insurance carriers to consider the impacts of the May 13 flooding in Allegany and Garrett counties when enforcing time restrictions on prescription medication refills and the replacement of durable medical equipment, eyeglasses, and dentures. The Insurance Commissioner encourages insurers to voluntarily waive such restrictions for residents in the affected areas while the state of emergency remains in effect. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of flexibility to support residents who may have lost access to essential health resources due to the disaster. For more details, please see Bulletin 25-7.

Fairways & Philanthropies: Register Now for the 2^nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble!

FORE! A Good Cause! ~ Registration is open for the Center for a Healthy Maryland 2nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble! Join the Center for a day of Hole-In-Fun on FRIDAY, August 22nd, 2025, at The Timbers At Troy Golf Course in Elkridge, Maryland! This exciting event supports our goal; to EDUCATE and ADVANCE the practice of medicine, ENHANCE the quality of medical care and PROMOTE the health of the citizens of the State of Maryland, through various community programs and initiatives. Register Here: 2nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble Registration

MPHP CME Lecture Series!

Join the Maryland Physician Health Program for a Virtual CME lecture, "Recovery from Chronic Pain: Addressing the 90% of What We Don't See" Presented by Dr. Greg Hobelmann, Co-CEO of Ashley Addiction Treatment. Attendees can earn 1 CME credit, free of charge, this event will be held on Zoom, Thursday, June 12th from 6-7:30PM. Register now!

Cecil County Medical Society Meeting June 11, 2025

Dr. Brian DeMuhth invites you to join the Cecil County Medical Society for dinner and a meeting with Gene Ransom, CEO of MedChi. Join us at the Wellwood on June 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Location is 532 Water Street in Charlestown, MD. Please respond by June 4 to Cathy Peters.

Join the State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders (ACHCD)

MedChi is currently looking for members interested in joining the State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders. ACHCD advises the Maryland Department of Health on identifying and considering conditions present at birth and/or inherited from parents. The Council assists MDH with various tasks such as, the implementation of newborn screening panels, educating the public on hereditary and congenital disorders, evaluating the effectiveness of Maryland’s hereditary and congenital disorder programs and advocating for those that have been affected by these disorders. The Council includes healthcare providers, legislators, and community members. If you are looking to get involved, please contact Hamida Mansaray at hmansaray@medchi.org. Please note that this position relates to a vacancy that will open in June 2025.