News
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Members in the News: Harita Raja, M.D.
MCMS member Harita Raja, M.D., was honored as one of only six “women who inspire” in Montgomery County by Bethesda Magazine. You can read the full article here.
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Input on the Geo AHEAD Model
CMS is seeking input from external stakeholders on a novel, geographically based accountable care organization shared savings program called Geo AHEAD that is launching under the Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model in 2028. This Geo AHEAD Participation Perspectives Survey is intended to gather perspectives that will help inform future planning, policy development,…
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Maryland Measles Outbreak: Cases Triple Before School
UPDATE: August 28, 2026 This article was originally published July 17, 2026, when Maryland had confirmed 9 measles cases. The situation has changed substantially. The update below reflects current case counts and the formal outbreak declaration issued by MDH on August 25, 2026. Maryland is now in an active measles outbreak. The Maryland Department of…
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MyRepsoft Joins MCMS: Bringing Finance, AI, and Document Intelligence to Healthcare Administration
Medical practices have invested in more technology than ever. EHRs, billing systems, clearinghouses, payer portals, eligibility tools, and other platforms all serve important purposes. Yet many practice teams still spend hours every week tracking information down, checking the same details in different places, and fixing problems that surface too late. That is the part we…
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House of Delegates Orientation: Understanding the Process
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our House of Delegates Orientation: Understanding the Process. The session provided an overview of how the House of Delegates works, the role of delegates, how resolutions are developed and considered, and how physicians can get involved in shaping policy through organized medicine. We were pleased to hear…
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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
Update: This practice opportunity is now closed. 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…
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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…
