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Join the Frederick County Medical Society Meeting September 10, 2025
The Frederick County Medical Society will hold a meeting on September 10, at JoJo’s Restaurant. The location is 16-18 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Join us for dinner and discussion with Gene Ransom, CEO of MedChi. Please RSVP by September 1 to cpeters@medchi.org.
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Send us your pictures for National Dog Day
We are requesting pictures of our members' canine companions to be featured on MedChi's social media pages on National Dog Day, August 26. Please send a picture/s of your dog/s to dpalewicz@medchi.org along with their name and a fun fact you'd like to share about them.
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August 28th, 2025-MDS Annual Dermatology Residents Summer Social at Rye Street Tavern 7PM-9PM
Come out and enjoy a great evening of casual, exciting networking with fellow Dermatology Residents! We look forward to meeting current and new Residents at this fun event. Please Register Here or email mds@medchi.org
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What I Wish I Knew: Selecting a Practice Model
Baltimore City Medical Society will host a virtual panel discussion on considerations for choosing a practice model. Join our distinguished panel and engage in the discussion on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
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October 17th, 2025-MDS Annual Fall Clinical Conference hosted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine-Department of Dermatology, 12PM-5PM Davidge Hall
Registration is now open for our annual MDS Fall Clinical Conference, our guest speaker is Dr. Adam Rubin, NYU Lagone Health with Resident patient case studies to follow and our announcement of this year's Resident Grant Award recipient. Please Register Here or email mds@medchi.org
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The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) will be holding a virtual, open meeting to discuss the potential establishment of a health insurance advisory board to provide input on key issues relating to health insurance and health coverage on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The advisory board would potentially consist of carriers, hospitals and other health care providers, consumers, employers, and other key stakeholders. The Commissioner is seeking input from industry, consumers, and other interested parties regarding the need and feasibility of an advisory board/committee, its logistical aspects and functions, and effective practices for payer transparency and public engagement.
This meeting is virtual through the Zoom platform
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Climate Change and the Environmental Impact on Mental Health
The Maryland Psychiatric Society will be hosting a CME on September 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:30PM via Zoom. The program will explore what factors affect climate change and health around the world and how to mitigate those risks for our patients in the clinical setting, how fossil fuel pollutants and other man-made changes affect mental health and how to address and mitigate those risks for our patients in the clinical setting, and the fossil fuel industry’s role in causing and covering up the climate crisis and pollution related morbidity and mortality. Presenters include Dr. Cheryl Holder, Dr. Lise Van Susteren, and Dr. Gwen DuBois. Reserve your spot here.
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The Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP) Enrollment is open for applications for Performance Year 5!
This performance year EQIP will have a larger episode catalog across a variety of different specialties. The list of specialties can be found below along with a PDF of all potential episodes for selection.
Allergy/ENT, Behavioral Health, Cardiology/Vascular, Dermatology, Emergency Department, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery/Wound Care, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, MSK, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Rheumatology, and Urology
Please note there is no limitation to the type of specialist that wishes to enroll in one of the EQIP episodes. If you are interested in learning more about the enrollment process for EQIP, please watch our enrollment webinar below!
The enrollment opportunity will close on Friday August 29th, 2025. Please note that both new and returning participants will need to submit an application for PY5 as EQIP enrollment does not roll over to the next performance year!
If you would like to learn more information about EQIP, find out if you are eligible to participate or need help logging in to the portal, please reach out to EQIP@crisphealth.org.
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MD Court Limits Medical Record Fees
The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that healthcare providers may not charge a preparation fee to third-party requestors when a search for medical records yields no results. For a summary of this case, click here.
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CMS Publishes 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
The CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule includes updates to payment rates, geographic cost indices, malpractice RVUs, and telehealth services. It outlines a 3.8% payment increase for qualifying APM participants and 3.6% for others, incorporating statutory and RVU adjustments. The rule also proposes changes to quality reporting and other Medicare Part B policies. Public comments are open through September 12, 2025. See rule here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2026-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-pfs-proposed-rule-cms-1832-p
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Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Alert
Dispensers are required to begin reporting Non-CDS prescriptions to CRISP by September 1, 2025, in accordance with COMAR 10.25.18.13. Questions about Non-CDS reporting may be directed to MHCC.noncds@maryland.gov. A list of frequently asked questions compiled by the MHCC is available here.
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A Message From CMS:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit public feedback on potential changes to Medicare regulations, with the goal of reducing the costly private healthcare expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations. CMS is seeking the public’s input on approaches and opportunities to streamline regulations and reduce administrative burdens on providers, suppliers, beneficiaries, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and other stakeholders participating in the Medicare program.
The Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P) Fact Sheet can be found here.
Please follow the link below to submit comments by 11:59 pm Eastern on September 15, 2025.
Medicare Regulatory Relief | CMS
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The Physicians Foundations Survey Findings
New Survey: Effect of Misinformation and Disinformation on Physicians’ Ability to Provide Quality Care. View here.
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Opthalmalogy Practice for Sale in Frederick County
Well-established Ophthalmology practice for sale in Frederick, Maryland. Very busy and profitable practice specializing in cataract surgery and lens implants. This practice has a large patient base and is in an area that is growing rapidly and where surgical ophthalmology is in high demand. Looking for someone who places an emphasis on excellence in patient care and desires growth. For more information, please contact: drbrucehodges@gmail.com.
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MIDEO Health is Now Credentialed with Medicare & CareFirst in the State of Maryland
MIDEO Health now supports Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Maryland. ACP is a CMS quality metric, and MIDEO is covered by Medicare and CareFirst. It’s a video-based, evidence-backed tool that enhances patient safety by making existing directives and MOLST orders instantly accessible. MIDEO ensures medical teams and families clearly understand a patient’s wishes—no guesswork, no legal confusion. Patients are seen via telehealth and receive MIDEO ID cards, emergency magnet, window decal, care coordination letters, and a follow-up. To schedule call (844) MIDEO-4-U or visit mideohealth.com.
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Mental Health Care-For Everyone at Gladstone Psychiatry & Wellness
Gladstone Psychiatry & Wellness provides accessible, in-network mental health care to individuals across the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions. Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, and specialized care providers is committed to compassionate, evidence-based treatment for patients of all ages. To refer a patient, please contact us at new.patient@gladstonepsych.com or give us a call at 443-708-5856. Learn more and view our services here.
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Allergy and Immunology Practice in Maryland and Virginia Seeks Nurse Practitioner
Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner seeking a fulfilling role with a dynamic and patient-focused specialty group? Join our well-established and growing practice, serving communities across Maryland and Northern Virginia. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled NP to enhance our team of professionals committed to excellence in patient care. (Full-Time or Part-Time). Please email nevans@allergyasthma.us for additional details.
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"How to Evaluate AI Tools for Your Practice" Webinar on September 24 at 11:30 AM
Join PEAKE Technology Partners CEO Chris Knotts for "How to Evaluate AI Tools for Your Practice" – a 30-minute educational webinar that cuts through AI vendor marketing to give you a systematic evaluation framework. In this session, you'll learn the FIVE essential questions to ask before any demo, the red flags that predict AI tool failure, and how to structure your evaluation process to reveal which tools will actually work in your clinical environment. Perfect for: Practice administrators, physicians, and anyone involved in technology decisions for medical practices. There is no charge to attend but you must pre-register in advance. Use this Link to register: https://hubs.li/Q03DHgPN0
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The Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council (MORAC) is now accepting applications for community members to serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee!
About the Citizen Advisory Committee
Direct input from community members who have been impacted by substance use and overdose is an essential component of Maryland’s overdose response strategy. To help facilitate public input, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller is impaneling a Citizen Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the MORAC from the perspective of individuals in Maryland who currently or have previously provided and/or utilized substance use disorder services in Maryland.
If you are a provider or person with lived experience with substance use who is interested in participating in the MORAC’s Citizen Advisory Committee, please complete the form below by October 1st, 2025.
Citizen Advisory Committee Application Form
About the MORAC
The Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council (MORAC) is chaired by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and includes representatives from 18 state agencies working to reduce overdose morbidity and mortality in Maryland. The advisory council shares data related to the overdose crisis across agencies and provides strategic guidance for increasing access to substance use care and addressing disparities in overdose outcomes.
Please contact StopOverdose@maryland.gov with any questions.
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