The Advancing Practice Transformation in Ambulatory Practices (APT) Program is accepting practices!

Now in its third year, the APT program assists practices with assessing readiness for transformation, redesigning workflows, completing transformation milestones, and providing training to practice staff, all at no cost to the practice. The MedChi Team is hosting an educational webinar on Thursday, November 21^st at 12:30pm. We hope that you will join us! Register here. Please contact Alyssa Mills at amills@medchi.org or 410-878-9689 for additional information or questions.

The Washington County Medical Society Meets on December 4, 2024

Join us at Café Del Sol East, 1130 Conrad Court, Hagerstown, MD, 21740 at 5:30 PM. Meet your colleagues and enjoy great food and drinks. It’s happening in Hagerstown! RSVP to Cathy Peters @ cpeters@medchi.org.

BCMA's upcoming Legislative Breakfast

The BCMA will hold a legislative breakfast on Friday, December 13th. It will be from 7:30am-8:30am at GBMC in the new Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building located at 6715 N Charles St, Towson 21204. Contact info: Russ Kujan 410-296-1232 (bcma@medchi.org). Register Here

Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB)

The PDAB is soliciting comments from docs and/or patients concerning challenges in obtaining their meds.

Maryland Medicaid: Updated Post-PHE Guidance for Practitioners

The Maryland Medical Assistance Program has issued updated guidance for practitioners following the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). Key points include continued coverage for COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments, with small copayments for certain services. Updates to Long-Term Services, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and the Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) and Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) clarify premium requirements and eligibility changes. Telehealth services, including audio-only, remain available through June 2025. See PDF for more details.

7 Essential Reasons Every Physician Needs Medical Malpractice Insurance

As a healthcare professional, your primary concern is providing exceptional care to your patients. However, even the most experienced and committed professionals encounter challenges and scrutiny. Given the high stakes in this field, small actions can lead to big consequences. This is why the protection that medical malpractice insurance offers is so important. Read more

Check Out “Investment Management – Third Quarter” Update from West Financial Services  

West Financial Services and Sandy Spring Bank would like to thank you for stopping by our table at the House of Delegates Meeting this past Saturday. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, here is our latest Quarterly Management Letter that we sent to clients.

Calling All Prescribers: Can You Help Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS) With a Brief Survey? 

As part of an ongoing effort to understand the landscape of buprenorphine access, the Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS) is surveying prescribers across the state. We would greatly appreciate your assistance with this effort by taking a few moments to complete this voluntary survey. The survey can be accessed online by clicking this link or by using the QR Code. Instructions to return this survey via mail or fax can be found by accessing the survey link. 

The Center for a Healthy Maryland's, Maryland Physician Health Program (MPHP) and Domestic Violence program October highlights

The Maryland Physician Health program (MPHP) hosted its Physician Health Symposium on October 18th. Also, the Domestic Violence program was featured in Baltimore Fishbowl for Domestic Violence Awareness month in October. Text Link

Uniting for Prosperity: The Benefits of a Family Financial Summit

With the Holidays coming up, isn’t it time to have a different kind of family conversation? Click HERE to learn more about why you need a Family Financial Summit to get your family on track for sharing your financial values and meeting your goals.