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Katrina, Twenty Years Later
Recollections of a Windblown Executive Director by Susan G. D’Antoni, FAAMSE CEO, MCMS In some respects, it feels like only yesterday when a Category 4 hurricane, named Katrina, hit Louisiana and Mississippi and changed my life in an instant. In other ways because much time has passed and much life has been lived, it feels…
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06-22-25 Federal News Update
Below is a summary of the latest Federal news related to healthcare and medicine. Please note: Federal actions by the current Administration can be reversed or paused at any point by actions of the court. Montgomery County Medical Society will endeavor to keep you updated on this very fluid situation. Overview The AMA submitted comments…
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06-15-25 Federal News Update
Please note: Federal actions by the current Administration can be reversed or paused at any point by actions of the court. Montgomery County Medical Society will endeavor to keep you updated on this very fluid situation. Overview Opinion: “Beneath this golden gloss lies a return to strategies that threaten to weaken federal science, dismiss scientific…
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06-08-25 Federal News Update
Please note: Federal actions by the current Administration can be reversed or paused at any point by actions of the court. Montgomery County Medical Society will endeavor to keep you updated on this very fluid situation. Overview Ending U.S.-global health research partnerships will cost America.Research on HIV, Covid, TB, and more depends on this system.…
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06-01-25 Federal News Update
Please note: Federal actions by the current Administration can be reversed or paused at any point by actions of the court. We will endeavor to keep you updated on this very fluid situation. Overview Maryland sues Trump administration again, this time challenging scientific program cuts. American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump…
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Successful Mentorship Programs: Built on Mutual Dedication
By Deborah Dagg & Michele Hayward Just like any successful Olympic relay team, mentoring successful leaders requires dedication, collaboration, communication, and teamwork. The journey begins with establishing a meaningful and rewarding mentor/mentee relationship. It is crucial for the mentees to have a clear understanding of their career goals and to identify the type of mentor…
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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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Time-ing is Money
The following article is courtesy of our Strategic Connection Partner Colliers. Renovating your office space in conjunction with a lease renewal can significantly enhance the process, especially for medical tenants. If you’ve been in the same location for a while, your office might feel outdated, impacting patient experience and staff efficiency. An updated space is…
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Maryland Commission on Public Health Listening Session
Physicians Encouraged to Participate in the Maryland Commission on Public Health Listening Session Maryland’s Commission on Public Health is holding a series of regional public listening sessions across the state. They are collecting information about the basic public health capabilities of state and local health departments and analyzing the state’s ability to respond to major…
