Tell Your State Legislators to Vote No on HB 520/SB 470

Members Only – you must login to view this content. Urgent Action Needed House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 470 unnecessarily expand the scope of practice of naturopaths and House Bill 520 is expected to be voted on as early as this week by the House Health Committee. This new legislation would expand their authority…

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Physicians Engaging With Their State Elected Officials

MCMS and MedChi hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast, bringing together Montgomery County physicians and members of the Maryland General Assembly for an engaging morning of discussion centered on improving access to care and strengthening the practice environment for Maryland physicians. The physicians presented MedChi’s upcoming legislative priorities and several key issues affecting patient access and…

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What’s Coming Up in This Legislative Session?

Naturopaths Prescribing? Really?!? Yes, that’s what naturopaths want to do by attempting to expand their scope of practice in this session of the Maryland Assembly. We are willing to bet that not a single physician reading this news thinks that’s a good idea. But often, our legislators who are making these decisions in Annapolis need…

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Looking for a Few Good Grassroots Key Contacts

Are you interested in influencing legislative decisions that directly affect your medical practice in Maryland? Consider becoming a key contact for your state legislators! To advance MedChi’s legislative agenda, building positive and proactive relationships with legislators is crucial. Legislators often make decisions on complex healthcare policies without in-depth knowledge of the field. This is where…

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