Advocacy | Montgomery County Medical Society (MD)

Maryland Insurance Administration Clean Claims Regulations Public Meetings

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) will be holding two virtual, open meetings to gather feedback from industry stakeholders and others about the regulations governing the submission and processing of clean claims. The MIA is reviewing the procedures and documentation necessary to file a clean claim to ensure these requirements accurately meet the needs of interested…

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…

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…

Looking for a Few Good Grassroots Key Contacts

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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…