• Register here for the Maryland Health Department all-physician webinar for today, Monday, May 18 at 5:00 pm. Reminder: these webinars have been accredited for CME compliments of MedChi. Be sure to submit the evaluation form at the end of the slides.

• Our President, Michele Manahan, MD, will participate in a panel discussion with Congressman John Sarbanes on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 pm hosted by the AARP. To listen in, call 877-229-8493; PIN = 14084.

• The American Medical Association (AMA) is hosting a Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm ET.

• MedChi and Medical Business Partners are hosting a telehealth billing webinar on Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 pm. The webinar will present the most current updates for coding and billing telehealth services during COVD-19 pandemic. It will discuss current regulations, documentation requirements, best practices, and in-depth protocol by each major insurance payer in Maryland. It will also include recommendations for ways to incorporate telehealth, requirements for re-opening offices and facilities, and tips for maximizing cash flow. This short video highlights some of the key topics that will be discussed.  To RSVP and receive the Zoom links, please email Jenine Feaster.

• We'd like to share a few resources for acquiring PPE and sanitation services for your practices. MedChi has vetted these services to the best of our ability, but each practice should practice due diligence in researching each company. MedChi does not have formal agreement with any of these companies. More resources will be shared soon.
• Barefoot Ventures - facility disinfection services
• Sonicu - medical masks (receive at 15% discount by using MedChi's link.)
• Handcraft Healthcare Linen & Uniform Service (discounts available)
• Maryland Department of Health Manufacturing Network (for coronavirus-related care only)

• Maryland Association of Counties has provided a summary of Maryland's reopening status by county.

• The AMA has shared guidance on Serological Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies.

• Here is a link to today's MedChi News member newsletter for more COVID-19 news and other topics, including legislative updates.