MCMS News
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Back to School, Back to the Basics: The 2026 Vaccine Landscape
The weeks before school starts have always been a natural checkpoint for childhood immunizations. This year, that conversation is more important than ever, and it is more complicated. Federal vaccine policy has shifted in ways that are creating real confusion for patients and families. Your role as a trusted physician has never been more critical.…
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County Commission on Health Vacancy
County Executive Marc Elrich Seeks Applicants for Commission on Health County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill seven vacancies on the Commission on Health, for consumer and provider representatives. All members must reside or have a primary place of business in Montgomery County. The majority of the members must not be providers. Persons…
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Ambassador Series: An Evening at Strathmore
Despite the threat of rain, MCMS members and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening together at our latest Ambassador Series event at Strathmore. Fortunately, the performance by Shayna Steele was moved indoors to the beautiful Music Center at Strathmore, allowing us to skip the humidity and mosquitoes while experiencing an incredible concert in one of the…
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Looking for Five Practices to Help Solve the Prior Auth Problem
One of the biggest frustrations we hear from physicians is the growing burden of prior authorizations. That’s why I’m excited to share an opportunity for five Montgomery County practices to help shape a potential solution. MCMS is partnering with MedChi to identify five member practices to participate in a pilot evaluation of prospective prior authorization…
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Summer Health Watch
July and August bring two of the most consistent clinical challenges of the year – heat-related illness and tick-borne disease. Both are preventable, both are underdiagnosed, and both are worth a proactive conversation with your patients before they show up in your exam room. Heat-Related Illness: Know the Spectrum Heat-related illnesses range from mild presentations…
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Sunscreen Tips from Your Board-Certified Dermatologist
Lawrence J. Green, M.D., FAAD Clinical Professor of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine Past President, Montgomery County Medical Society Dr. Green explains, in three easy steps, the best way to take care of your skin this summer. The article and infographic at the bottom can be repurposed for use with your patients. 1.…
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36 Years of the ADA: What It Means for Your Practice
This Sunday, July 26, marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a milestone worth noting, especially because several new compliance deadlines affecting physician practices have either just passed or are right around the corner. Under Title III of the ADA, medical offices and hospitals are classified as “public accommodations,” which means…
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Maryland Reaches 9 Measles Cases in 2026
Maryland has confirmed nine measles cases in 2026, including a cluster of five Central Maryland residents identified this week after out-of-state travel. Nationally, the CDC is tracking more than 2,260 confirmed cases across 42 jurisdictions, a pace that could surpass last year’s 33-year record before the summer ends. Imported cases are reaching practices across the…
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Strength in Community: Why Your Voice Matters at MCMS
Emily Adams Membership Director As physicians, your days are defined by moments of profound patient care, rapid clinical decision-making, and navigating an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. In the rush of daily practice, it is easy to feel like you are operating in isolation. But here at MCMS, our mission is to ensure that you never…
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One Physician Raised Their Hand. Now It’s the Law.
At an MCMS legislative breakfast, a physician described a patient who had survived a sexual assault and then had to wait 72 hours for prior authorization on PrEP. The medication has a narrow treatment window, and the insurance company’s bureaucratic process caused potential clinical harm. A legislator was in the room, listening to this story.…
