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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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Strength in Community: Why Your Voice Matters at MCMS
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 have to face these…
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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.…
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Guest Column: The View from Annapolis in 2026
Delegate Ryan SpiegelDistrict 17 – Gaithersburg and Rockville The 2026 legislative session was defined by some difficult fiscal realities, but also by a clear commitment to protecting Maryland families and maintaining the essential services people rely on every day. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I had the opportunity to work closely on…
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The Heat is On: Resources for Patients to Stay Safe This Summer
The Independence Day heat wave was not just uncomfortable. It was a mass casualty event in slow motion. More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were recorded during the week of June 28 through July 4 – more ER visits in that single week than in the entire heat period since May. Statewide, there had…
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The Quiet Crisis Affecting LGBTQ+ Physicians and Their Patients
We’re closing MCMS Pride Month coverage for June 2026 with the research that sits underneath everything else we’ve shared this month. Two studies published in the past year document what’s happening to LGBTQ+ people in medicine right now, on both sides of the exam room. The picture isn’t good, and it has practical implications for…
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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…
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Take the Next Steps with EQIP
Thank you to everyone who joined MCMS and the MedChi EQIP Team for our recent webinar, “Take the Next Step with EQIP.” The session provided an overview of Maryland’s Episode Quality Improvement Program, a voluntary Medicare Advanced Alternative Payment Model (AAPM) that offers participating practices an opportunity to engage in value-based care while qualifying for…
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Population Health and Readmission Prevention
Isha Misra, M.D. MCMS Public Health Committee Co-Chair Hospital readmissions pose a significant challenge for the US healthcare system. Each year, about 3.8 million patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge, generating over $50 billion in hospital costs. Research demonstrates that about 27% of readmissions are potentially preventable. Preventable readmissions are indicative of gaps…
