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CEO Message

Last Call: Register for MedChi's 2026 Presidential Gala TODAY!

The MedChi 2026 Presidential Gala, in celebration of MedChi's 178th President, Dr. Eric Wargotz, is coming up on March 28th at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, Maryland. Join us for an unforgettable evening with great company, celebration, and a touch of glamour. Walk the red carpet and be part of a night that brings the MedChi community together in a truly special way.

If you've been meaning to purchase your tickets, now is the time! Tickets are going quickly! Secure your place today and get ready for a night of fun, connection, and memories worth celebrating. Click here for details or register below!

We can't wait to see you there!

Gene M. Ransom III

CEO

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

Advocacy: Your Voice Matters

Legislative Priorities 2026

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MedChi's Legislative Advocacy: Get Involved

View This Week's Legislative Newsletter HERE

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 9 - Anne Arundel, Howard, & Prince George's County Medical Societies Legislative Advocacy Night
Tuesday, March 10- Emerging Payment Models Webinar, Montgomery County Medical Society
Friday, March 20 - Workers' Compensation Symposium
Saturday, March 28 - MedChi Presidential Gala Honoring Dr. Eric Wargotz
Tuesday, March 31- Maryland's Office of Overdose Response 2026 Best Practices Conference
Wednesday, April 8- Wicomico County Medical Society Dinner Meeting
Sunday, April 26 - MedChi Spring House of Delegates Meeting

See Our Full Calendar

News & Resources

Provider Complaint Form for issues related to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

The following is an online Provider Complaint Form for issues related to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

This new form provides providers with a standardized way to submit complaints directly to CMS. Once submitted, complaints are routed to the HPMS Complaints Tracking Module (CTM) for CMS review and triage.

Stakeholders may use the below link to reference or encounter in external articles and association communications: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/provider-complaints-form

Another way to gain access is as described below:

•Providers will access the online complaint using the following steps:

Go to https://www.cms.gov.
Select “Medicare” from the top left dropdown menu.
Select “Health & drug plans” from the left-hand navigation.
Select “Report a provider complaint about an MA plan.”

Benefits Benchmarking for Medical Practices in Maryland

See how benefits benchmarking helps Maryland medical practices stay competitive, control costs, and attract top talent. Click here to learn more.

Physicians in the News

If you have news to share about yourself, a colleague, or your practice, and would like us to feature it in MedChi News,

please contact Olivia Ballmann. All submissions are subject to review and approval.

Submission does not guarantee inclusion, publication, or use.

Member Opportunities

MedChi has the unique privilege of being able to coordinate physicians to serve in the Maryland State House First Aid Room during each General Assembly Session. Now is your chance to volunteer for the 2026 session. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Hamida Mansaray at hmansaray@medchi.org or call 410-878-9599.

The Physicians Foundation Fellowship Program: Applications Now Open!

The Physicians Foundation announced the opening of applications for its esteemed fellowship program. This leadership opportunity is for new and early-career physicians to work on health policy and care delivery innovations, particularly those related to addressing Drivers of Health.

For more information about The Physicians Foundation’s Fellowship Program and to apply by March 17, 2025, click here.