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SAVE THE DATE! MSD 2024 Interim Council Meeting | Plan to Join Your Colleagues at the Smyrna Opera House |
Save the Date! for the MSD 2024 Interim Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 18th at the Smyrna Opera House, located at 7 W. South St., Smyrna, DE. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with sign-in and a half-hour cocktail social, followed by the Interim Council business meeting beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. As a member of MSD, this event affords you the opportunity to connect with your peers and meet new colleagues, all the while enjoying fine food and beverage at a historic Delaware location!
If you are interested in serving as a Council member, please contact Mary LaJudice, Senior Director of Corporate Services at (302) 224-5183 or email Mary.LaJudice@medsocdel.org.
Consider submitting a resolution. Resolutions are a vehicle to submit to Council your issues for change. Learn more about writing a resolution from the MSD Resolution Writing Guide or the brief training video developed. Resolution submission deadline is Friday, April 5th. Watch for more information about registration and plan to attend this year.
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RSV Vaccine Administration Errors | In Young Children and Pregnant People |
Since approval of RSV vaccines and the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have received reports of the Pfizer (Abrsyvo) or GSK (Arexvy) RSV vaccines being administered in error to young children. CDC and FDA have also received reports of the GSK RSV vaccine (Arexvy) being administered in error to pregnant people.
Nirsevimab (Beyfortus, Sanofi, and AstraZeneca) is only recommended for infants and some young children at increased risk for severe RSV disease. RSV vaccines (Pfizer Abrysvo, GSK Arexvy) are NOT approved for use in infants or young children. Pfizer (Abrysvo) is the only RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant people. The GSK RSV vaccine (Arexvy) is NOT approved for use during pregnancy.
Most reports of administration errors in young children occurred in infants younger than 8 months. Administration errors for both young children and pregnant people occurred in outpatient settings, including doctor’s offices; administration errors of the GSK RSV vaccine (Arexvy) in pregnant people also occurred in pharmacies. Most of these administration error reports described no adverse event. When an adverse event was concurrently reported to VAERS, most reports were classified as nonserious. CDC, FDA, and other federal agencies continue to monitor the safety of RSV vaccines and reports of vaccine administration errors and will share information with the public as it becomes available. Read more on recommendations if incorrect RSV vaccine products are administered.
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CDC Respiratory Virus Data Channel | Provides Weekly Snapshot of Key Viral Respiratory Illness Findings | The amount of respiratory illness (fever plus cough or sore throat) causing people to seek healthcare is elevated or increasing across most areas of the country. CDC’s Respiratory Virus Data Channel provides a summary of the key viral respiratory illness findings for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. CDC continues to anticipate this fall and winter respiratory illness season will likely result in a similar number of hospitalizations as last season. Vaccination remains the best way to protect against serious outcomes of COVID-19, flu, and RSV (if eligible for RSV vaccine). Learn more. | |
Stay Alert for Measles Cases | CDC: Confirmed US Cases of Measles, Some from International Travelers | Between December 1, 2023 and January 23, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was notified of 23 confirmed U.S. cases of measles, including seven direct importations of measles by international travelers and two outbreaks with more than five cases each. Most of these cases were among children and adolescents who had not received a measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV), even if age eligible. Due to the recent cases, health care professionals should be on alert for patients who have: (1) febrile rash illness and symptoms consistent with measles (e.g., cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis), and (2) have recently traveled abroad, especially to countries with ongoing measles outbreaks. Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterwards. Measles cases often originate from unvaccinated or under-vaccinated U.S. residents who travel internationally and then transmit the disease to people who are not vaccinated against measles. The increased number of measles importations seen in recent weeks is reflective of a rise in global measles cases and a growing global threat from the disease. Read more on recommendations for health care professionals. | |
CDC Guidance on PFAS Blood Testing | Encourages Physicians to Consider More Blood Testing for PFAS |
Many studies of populations have examined possible relationships between levels of PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in blood and rates of harmful health effects, but research has not yet confirmed mechanisms for each health effect. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)’s 2021 Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls
provides a comprehensive review of toxicological information for 12 different PFAS. ATSDR evaluated the available epidemiological data and found that the preponderance of the evidence suggested associations between exposure to individual PFAS and certain health effects. Some animal and human studies find positive associations between PFAS exposure and a much wider range of health effects. For example, they identify associations with serum uric acid concentrations, reproductive health, diabetes, kidney effects, asthma, and neurobehavioral outcomes.
Clinicians play an important role in helping patients identify and reduce exposures and in promoting standard age-appropriate preventive care measures for physical health, mental health, and wellness. No approved medical treatments are available to remove PFAS from the body. Based on information from both a patient’s PFAS exposure history and the patient’s health history, clinicians can collaborate with patients to develop individualized care plans. Systematic, community-wide blood testing can enable public health officials to investigate and respond to community-wide exposures. Results from these tests can assess the types and blood levels of PFAS in the community. (Blood PFAS is the accepted biomarker of exposure for PFAS studies, but some investigations have also included urine testing.) Clinicians can order PFAS blood levels through CLIA-certified commercial clinical laboratories. Results (current levels of PFAS in the blood) could reflect recent exposures or past exposures in the case of PFAS with long half-lives. Read more about deciding whether to order PFAS testing.
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AMA Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship | Apply to Become a Fellow - Deadline is Friday, March 15th |
The AMA Center for Health Equity seeks applicants for the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship program’s 2024-2025 cohort. Application deadline is March 15, 2024. The fellowship runs from September 2024 - November 2025.
The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship is a collaborative educational initiative designed to enhance physicians’ advocacy leadership skills to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in the areas they serve or may serve. Using an anti-racist, equity-centered learning framework, the fellowship will provide a mentoring and training platform that will equip participants with the foundational skills, tools and knowledge to engage in institutional and political health advocacy.
Started in 2021, in collaboration with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), the fellowship mobilizes physicians to be part of the next generation of advocacy leaders, driving meaningful policy and structural changes that produce equity and justice in the communities they serve. The AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship is a unique, first of its kind post-doctoral fellowship open to all physicians and residents who have a demonstrated interest in health equity and health advocacy.
Join the third cohort of health equity-rooted physicians committed to closing the detrimental health gap impacting so many lives. Learn more and apply.
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Helping Hospitals Meet Obligations Under EMTALA | HHS Launches New Effort to Help Ensure Access to Emergency Health Care |
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that, together with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it will launch a series of actions to educate the public about their rights to emergency medical care and to help support efforts of hospitals to meet their obligations under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). As part of this comprehensive plan, the Department will:
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Publish new informational resources on CMS’s website to help individuals understand their rights under EMTALA and the process for submitting a complaint if they are denied emergency medical care;
- Partner with hospital and provider associations to disseminate training materials on providers’ obligations under EMTALA;
- Convene hospital and professional associations to discuss best practices and challenges in ensuring compliance with EMTALA; and
- Establish a dedicated team of HHS experts who will increase the Department’s capacity to support hospitals in complying with federal requirements under EMTALA.
The Department developed this comprehensive plan in response to a growing number of inquiries from patients and health care professionals to CMS about how they can ensure that federal obligations were being met. CMS remains committed to helping all individuals—including patients who are experiencing pregnancy loss and other pregnancy-related emergencies—have access to the emergency medical care required under federal law.
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HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals | Gives Health Care Organizations a Roadmap of Essential, Enhanced Practices | The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) has published voluntary cybersecurity performance goals tailored for health care organizations to enhance industrywide cybersecurity. The goals, released through HHS’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, are hosted on a new gateway website that the department has launched to centralize the cybersecurity resources it and other government groups have on offer. They are broken into two categories, “Essential Goals” and “Enhanced Goals,” that each reflect cybersecurity frameworks, best practices and strategies that have been developed by the health care industry. | |
Equity of Emergency Care Capacity, Quality eCQM | CMS Call for Public Comment |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation – Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) to develop a measure of emergency care capacity and quality. This will be an electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) determining emergency department (ED) care capacity and quality.
CMS is inviting stakeholders and other interested members of the public to review and comment on the measure under development. The public comment period will close on February 16, 2024. This period provides an opportunity for the widest array of interested parties to provide input on the Equity of Emergency Care Capacity and Quality (ECCQ) eCQM and can prompt critical suggestions not previously considered by the measure developer. This email serves as the call for public comment on this measure. Read more.
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Joint Commission: Revised EM Chapter | To Help in Developing More Comprehensive EM Programs | Effective July 1, 2024, a fully revised Emergency Management (EM) chapter, including new and revised EM standards, has been approved for all Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory care organizations and office-based surgery practices. The goal of the rewrite was to help health care organizations to develop more comprehensive EM programs and to better prepare for the health, safety, and security needs of their facilities, staff, patient populations, and communities during emergencies or disasters (such as the COVID-19 pandemic). Read more. | |
Governor Reschedules State of the State Address | Rescheduled to March 5, 2 p.m.; Budget Proposal Slated for Jan 25, 1 p.m. | Given last week’s postponement, Governor Carney now will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address from the House of Representatives Chamber in Legislative Hall on Tuesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/sots and on the Governor's YouTube channel. The Delaware General Assembly will convene in a Joint Session prior to the Governor's State of the State Address beginning at 1:45 p.m. | |
Governor Presents FY 2025 Recommended Budget | Focuses on Economy, Schools, Families & Workforce, and Environment | Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget sending the General Assembly a plan that will strengthen Delaware’s economy, invest in public schools, support Delaware’s families and workforce, and protect our environment. This budget makes sustainable investments in the areas that matter most to Delawareans. Watch the presentation. | |
Urgency for Homeless Individuals As Substance Use, Mental Illness Often Related | How State and Local Organizations Plan to Help | Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) along with partner community agencies led a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to support individuals facing homelessness and housing instability related to substance use disorder. Organized by the DHSS Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), these quarterly briefings aim to inform the public about the State’s ongoing work to reduce overdoses and respond to the opioid epidemic. | |
ALA "State of Tobacco Control" Report Released | Report Reveals Delaware Must Focus on Protecting Tobacco Tax Structure | On Wednesday this week, the American Lung Association (ALA) released the 22nd annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, which finds that Delaware received 2 F grades, 2 A’s and one B grade for efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco use. This year’s report noted the need for Delaware policymakers to focus on protecting Delaware’s tobacco tax structure and defend any attempted rollbacks on specific products. The “State of Tobacco Control” report evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies to save lives. | |
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Seeks Your Help | Breast Cancer Screening Event Scheduled for February |
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is holding a series of "Love Your Breasts" events, providing no-cost breast exams in the community. They are in need of health care professionals to provide clinical breast exams and write prescriptions for mammograms.
The program is designed to allow time for approximately three clients per hour to have a clinical breast/chest exam. Insured clients can have a mammography appointment scheduled by a patient navigator while at the event. Patient navigators will provide assistance with insurance needs, transportation, and interpretation for the appointment as needed.
Upcoming events are scheduled for:
- Saturday, February 24, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Route 9 Library, 3022 New Castle Ave., New Castle
- Saturday, March 9, 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Blades Elementary School, 900 S Arch St., Blades
- Saturday, April 13, 12:00-3:00 p.m. - West Seaford Elementary School, 511 Sussex Ave., Seaford
If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Adriana Viveros-Sosa, Program Manager for Women's Health Screening at the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (aviveros-sosa@debreastcancer.org or 302/672-6435 ext. 1002).
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Kaiser Permanente Scores Perfect on Disability Inclusion | Creating a Best Place to Work |
Kaiser Permanente has been recognized for creating a workplace that supports and empowers people with disabilities. Several Permanente Medical Groups, the multispecialty physician groups that provide care to Kaiser Permanente members, are members of the AMA Health System Program that provides enterprise solutions to equip leadership, physicians, and care teams with resources to help drive the future of medicine.
The integrated health care system received a 100% score on the most recent Disability Equality Index, the seventh year in a row in which Kaiser Permanente has done so. The index was created by Disability:IN, a global organization that promotes disability inclusion and equality in business, and the American Association of People with Disabilities, a national organization that advocates for full civil rights for more than 60 million Americans with disabilities. The index benchmarks companies based on culture, leadership, accessibility, employment practices, community engagement and supplier diversity.
The companies in the index incorporate practices such as:
- Offering flexible work options, having a written accommodations policy.
- Encouraging confidential self-identification as disabled.
- Having an active disability-focused employee or business resource group.
- Providing philanthropic support to an external disability organization or event.
Kaiser Permanente was also included in the organizations’ list of 2023 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. Read more.
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Understand Your Priorities for Your Next Job |
When looking to join your first or next practice as a physician, take some time to consider what you want to focus on in your career. Answering those questions will help you identify employers who would support your career goals. When speaking with a potential employer, discuss issues such as physician support, workplace culture, organizational well-being, and EHR usability and satisfaction.
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AMA Resources:
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AMA STEPS Forward® offers a collection of engaging and interactive educational content designed to help put the joy back into medicine.
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Preparing For and Navigating 2023 MIPS Attestation | Attestation Demands Attention to Detail, Collaboration, and Commitment |
Navigating attestation for the 2023 MIPS program is a critical task for physicians demonstrating compliance with the various category regulations. To help health care professionals navigate the complexities of attestation preparation with confidence, here’s what you should know.
Develop an Attestation Preparation Plan
Attestation preparation benefits from a well-structured timeline. Create a schedule outlining key milestones, deadlines, and tasks for a systematic approach.
- Double check provider eligibility for 2023 year-end
- Recap categories to be provided and HOW they will be reported
- Understand who will report each category
- Make sure you keep proof of the submission
- Submit on or before all vendor and federal deadlines, they usually vary greatly!
Tips for a Successful Attestation
- Conduct internal reviews to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- Utilize technology to streamline data collection and reporting.
- Stay proactive with updates and adjust your attestation preparation plan accordingly. As of today, you must report your data by March 31, 2024, to be compliant with the CMS MIPS Quality Payment Program deadlines.
- Ensure thorough documentation by having all required documents organized, easily accessible, and ready for submission.
- Conduct a post-attestation evaluation to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Looking for specific information about what has changed for this new 2024 performance year? Watch the Chirpy Bird MIPS 2024 Webinar on demand.
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Post Residency, First Physician Job Often a Way Station | For medicine to meet the needs of an ever-changing population, employers must understand what motivates physicians to work for them early on and also how motivations change along the career path. Survey results from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and recruiting firm Jackson Physician Search has found a potentially troubling trend: Early career physicians are staying less than two years at their first jobs. | |
Safety Information and Adverse Reporting Notices | Information on Recent Product Recalls |
Recall of Robitussin Products
Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination. In immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. In non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out. To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for the return of all recalled products. Consumers are instructed to contact their physician if they experience any problems that may be related to using this product.
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Imelyn Lahey, MD - Diamond State Primary Care, LLC
Alice Y. Wang, MD - Brandywine Urology Consultants
| MSD members are afforded a seven-day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding applicants for members. Please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org with any comments on the current pending members listed above or if you know of someone interested in joining MSD. You could be eligible for a membership referral discount on your dues! | |
| | It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of MSD member, William M. Kaplan, MD, who passed away suddenly in Rehoboth Beach Friday, January 19. He was 76 years of age. Dr. Kaplan had a 34-year career practicing gastroenterology in the Bayhealth medical system in both Dover and Milford. He was the first practicing gastroenterologist in Kent and Sussex counties when he moved to Delaware in 1984. He retired in 2018. At Bayhealth he also served as chief of staff, a member of the medical executive committee and performance improvement committee member. Dr. Kaplan received his medical degree in 1974 from Hahnemann Medical School and attended George Washington University. He worked at the National Institutes of Health until he returned to Hahnemann Medical School and Hospital in 1976 for his internal medicine residency. He then completed his gastroenterology fellowship in 1980 at Temple University Hospital, where he became an assistant professor of medicine and director of GI endoscopy until 1984, at which time he started his medical practice in Delaware. Dr. Kaplan was board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Kaplan had many interests and hobbies, including golfing, traveling, driving his cherished cars, and boating and fishing in Rehoboth and Delaware Bays. He was proud of adopting and spoiling the many homeless dogs and cats that he and his wife rescued. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to First State Animal Center and SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Burial will be private. Read obituary.
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| | We also recognize the loss of MSD member Ruth Anne Oartel, M.D. who passed away on January 4, 2024. She was 94. Dr. Oartel earned a scholarship to begin her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, then transferred to the University of Maryland, where she graduated in 1951. Notably, she completed medical school and her residency at George Washington University in Washington D.C., standing out as the only female in her class of 1954. Her medical career spanned almost 50 years, during which she served as a pediatrician in Claymont, Delaware. Dr. Oartel's commitment to children's welfare extended beyond her medical practice. She was a devoted Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in Delaware, ensuring the voices of the most vulnerable were heard. Dr. Oartel's devotion to her church and community prompted her to use her skill at needlepoint that carried over to the creation of beautiful kneelers for the parishioners at St. Peter's Church in Salisbury, Maryland to enjoy. Later in life, Ruth faced the challenge of losing her eyesight but met this with her characteristic grace and adaptability. She became involved with Blind Industries of Maryland, turning a personal challenge into another avenue for service and advocacy. A memorial service celebrating Ruth's life will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Salisbury, Maryland on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm, with visitation a half hour prior to the service. There will be a reception immediately following in the Church Parlor. A private interment is planned for the future. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ruth's honor to St. Peter's Episcopal Church Altar Guild or Blind Industries of Maryland. In a final act of service, Ruth has chosen to donate her body to the state of Maryland Anatomy Board for Research. Ruth's legacy as a healer, advocate, and beloved family member will continue to inspire and touch lives for generations to come. Read obituary.
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Congratulations to the following physicians as we
celebrate their MSD membership milestone
anniversaries during the month of February.
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50 YEARS
S. Barry Diznoff, MD
Sadashiva S. Rao, MD
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30 YEARS
Hugh Bonner III, MD
Kerry A. Kirifides, MD
Thomas A. Sweeney, MD
William G. Mackenzie, Sr., MD
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10 YEARS
Brian A. Caswell-Monack, DO
William M. Newell, MD
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Beebe Healthcare hosted Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield officials in Lewes on Thursday to celebrate a $1 million grant that will help fund a new clinic in Long Neck for the Family Medicine Residency. The initial renderings and floor plans of the location were unveiled during the visit. A groundbreaking event will be scheduled for later this year with the developer. The grant was awarded in 2022, and funding has supported the development of the facility alongside medical equipment and information systems for the residency. Beebe’s first four family medicine resident physicians started in July 2023. They have been seeing patients at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus and at Beebe Primary Care Long Neck, which currently serves as the residency’s continuity clinic. The office functions as a full-service primary care office, including seeing discharged patients, performing minor procedures, and offering women’s health services. This new building project at the Long Neck Health Center will give current and future residents more space to serve a culturally diverse population in an area that continues to grow. With the full complement of residents, the doctors will be able to provide about 7,000 primary care appointments. | |
New members and leaders have been named to the ChristianaCare Health System and ChristianaCare Health Services boards, offering valuable expertise for the health system. Salvatore J. “Chip” Rossi Jr. and Paula Swain have been appointed to the ChristianaCare Health System board of directors. In addition, Barbara Albani, M.D., Morgan Miller and Rita Landgraf were named to the ChristianaCare Health Services board of directors. Lolita Lopez is now chair of the Health Services Board after serving as vice chair. | |
Please join the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Delaware Section for Maternal Health Awareness Day, Access in Crisis: A Call to Action on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This is both a virtual and in-person event held at the Blue Hen Corporate Center, 655 S. Bay Road, Dover. In-person attendance is free, virtual attendance has a $25 registration fee. If registering to attend in-person (regardless of your ACOG affiliation), please register as an ACOG member (in-person) for free. If attending virtually, you must register as a non-ACOG member, regardless of your ACOG affiliation (non-member, virtual attendance). Residents are free (Residents should register as an ACOG member for free registration, regardless of whether attending in-person or virtually).
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| | Join the Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence in an evening with Tony Porter, Co-Founder and CEO of A Call To Men, in Breaking Out Of the Man Box—a training dedicated to challenging the collective socialization of men and exploring healthy manhood. The goal of this event is to 1) Understand the Man Box detailing the collective male socialization of manhood; 2) Understand the connection between the collective socialization of manhood and negative outcomes for men and boys; 3) Explore the concept of healthy manhood as a preventive method of sexual assault and other forms of gender based violence; and 4) Be empowered with critical conversations within their own circles. Who should attend? Anyone who identifies as male, anyone who is an advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence, parents who want to hold conversations with their children about gender-based violence, anyone working in the field of violence prevention and survivor services. Tony is an author, educator, activist, and TED Talk speaker working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. He has also provided training to the NBA, NFL, MLS and MLB. He is an international lecturer for the U.S. State Department, with extensive global experience, including Brazil, India, and Africa. He has been a guest presenter to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Porter has worked with the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The event will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Delaware State University's MLK Jr. Student Center, Dover, Delaware 19901. Parking is free in Lot 1. You'll need to RSVP by Noon on January 29th. Please visit https://forms.gle/aZgJqdxQt61YrnCi9 to register. Download the flyer.
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The Delaware Chapter of the American College of Physicians will hold its 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in-person at the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, ChristianaCare Hospital, in Newark or join virtually. Receive up to 5.5 hours of CME. Topics include lifestyle medicine, artificial intelligence, health equity, depression, GI, TB, and more! There will also be a resident and medical student poster contest. Click here for more information and to register.
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Join MSD, the American College of Physicians Delaware Chapter, and the Delaware Academy of Family Physicians in a live, virtual session on Tuesday, February 6th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a town-hall style event with key Delaware legislators. To date, legislators scheduled for the panel discussion are State Senator Sarah McBride, State Senator Laura Sturgeon, State Senator Kyle Evans Gay, and State Representative Michael Smith. You are invited for robust discussion to share your thoughts and ask questions on the focus issues of prior authorization reform, educational transparency, physician workforce shortage in Delaware, and primary care reform. All specialties are welcome! There is no charge to participate, but registration is required. Register here.
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The Division of Public Health's Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology (OIDE) now has office hours for Delaware health care professionals. Beginning in January, OIDE will host an accessible and informative platform for health care professionals to engage with epidemiologists and other experts to stay informed about key public health topics. The monthly "Epichat" forum is an opportunity to learn about Delaware's reportable diseases, ask questions, and share insights. Resources will be shared. OIDE will provide information and guidance on various public health topics. The Epichat series will feature online discussions with epidemiologists and subject matter experts via DPH's One Health partnership.
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Thursday, February 22 at Noon - West Nile Virus transmission, surveillance, reporting, and mosquito control and prevention. Register.
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Thursday, March 21 at Noon - Lyme disease's epidemiology, geographic distribution, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and tick prevention and control.
To receive Epichat notifications, contact Reportdisease@delaware.gov. Click to register for the February session: February EpiChat - West Nile Virus. For more information, contact OIDE at 302-622-4149.
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Most clinicians agree that serious illness conversations are a critical part of their practice, yet few have formal training. ChristianaCare presents, "VitalTalk: Navigating Serious Conversions" presented in-person and virtually. Clinicians (physicians, ACPs) who care for seriously ill patients in any setting are welcome to attend. The small group facilitated trainings are evidence-based and improve your likelihood and ability to have serious illness conversations while making these conversations less emotionally taxing through skill building and practice. Free CME is offered for all in-person and virtual courses. Courses are held in the VEST Center at the Newark campus or virtually. Dates for the in-person and virtual events are listed below. Click here to learn more and to register.
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In-Person
VEST Center
Newark
February 29: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
March 1: 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Virtually (Zoom)
February 14: 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
February 15: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 8: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 8: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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MSD's Campaign for Kids Promotes the Health and Well-Being of Delaware Youth... "It's OBVIOUS!" Join MSD for a free March lecture series to address issues that impact young Delawareans on March 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the ChristianaCare John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, Newark Campus. Presentations on Obesity, Bullying, Violence, Intelligent Decisions, and Suicide Prevention. Download the flyer. For more information and to register, please visit https://reg.planetreg.com/OBVIOUS%20Lecture%20Series.
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Physician Employment Contract Negotiation Self-Paced, Online Program. Equip yourself with the vital business skills needed to negotiate fair and sustainable physician contracts. Enroll now to level the playing field and secure favorable outcomes for your professional partnership. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Discounted registration fee for MSD members and residents/fellows. For more information and to register, visit https://reg.planetreg.com/PhysicianContractNegotiation.
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EDISCO by Quality Insights and the Delaware Division of Public Health have partnered to provide a series of interactive and engaging e-learning courses to the practices, health systems, and federally qualified health systems in Delaware. Choose from nine free courses available to participating Delaware practices. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered with these courses at NO COST! Download the EDISCO Online Continuing Education Courses flyer. Visit the Quality Insights website for more information.
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New online artificial intelligence (AI) in health care series
Developed by the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative and the University of Michigan DATA-MD team, this seven-part online activity series introduces learners to foundational principles in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML).
Targeted towards medical students, this introductory content is also suitable for residents, fellows, practicing physicians and other health professionals.
Learning objectives include:
- Learn the strengths and limitations of AI/ML in health care
- Acquire the vocabulary necessary to effectively interact with other stakeholders involved in AI/ML in health care
- Become comfortable reading literature that includes AI/ML
Now available:
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On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 enacted a new one-time requirement which went into effect on June 27, 2023, for any Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioner to complete eight hours of training “on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.” You can satisfy this training requirement to meet the conditions of the MATE Act through courses offered online by the American Medical Association. If you have not met this specific eight-hour training requirement yet, the deadline to do so is the date of a practitioner’s next scheduled DEA registration submission.
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CMS announced its second annual CMS Health Equity Conference will take place May 29-30, 2024. The free, hybrid conference will be held in person at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, and available online for virtual participation. Building on last year’s inaugural event, the 2024 CMS Health Equity Conference will convene health equity leaders from federal and local agencies, health provider organizations, academia, community-based organizations, and others. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to hear from CMS leadership on recent developments and updates to CMS programs; explore the latest health equity research; discuss promising practices and creative solutions; and collaborate on community engagement strategies.
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January 26 - Delaware Academy of Dermatology Winter Meeting, Dermatology Tips for the General Dermatologist, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Harry's Savoy Grill, Wilmington. DAD member and non-member pricing applied. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
February 2-4 - American Diabetes Association 2024 Clinical Update Conference, virtual and in-person at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, Orlando, FL
February 11-13 - Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health 7th Annual Meeting, presented virtually and in person in Arlington, VA on February 11-12, with in-person Congressional visits on February 13.
March 15 - 6th Biennial Perinatal Palliative Care Symposium: Aspects of Trauma in Perinatal Palliative Care, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., John H. Ammon Education Center, ChristianaCare Newark Campus. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
April 13 - SAVE THE DATE! Delaware Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, Bayhealth SIM Center, Dover.
April 17 - SAVE THE DATE! 18th Annual Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Summit, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Chase Center on the Riverfront. Check DEThrives.com for updates.
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The Latin phrase Rerum Cognoscere translates to learn, examine, or become aware of facts or things. In this section, we highlight measurable items of interest in health care from MSD, Delaware, the US, and the world. |
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700
Approximate number of medications that pharmaceutical companies are raising prices on, including Ozempic and Mounjaro.
46 Brooklyn
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95%
Percent of US health insurance markets that are considered "highly" concentrated.
AMA Study
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8.5%
Percent of carbon emissions in the country that the US health system is responsible for.
AMA Update
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Recommended Immunization Schedules, 2024 | |
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