Federal Tax Information

8/21/2019

benefits that may be available to you if youa re saving for or paying education costs for yourself …

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Important message about upcoming federal legislation; BORIM revisions regarding physician licensure

8/20/2019

the changes were made, and where members may find guidance about implementation. Because of this, the society … insurance may not cover these legal activities or perhaps only a portion. Your out-of-pocket expenses could …

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Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Matters

8/20/2019

Massachusetts institutions may apply for the grant. Application and Guidelines (Word doc)  The application is …

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Solving for Physician Burnout - System Redesign and Organizational Transformation

8/16/2019

Course Overview  Physician burnout has grown dramatically in recent years with about half of physicians experiencing at least one measure of burnout. In years past, the remedy has been on self-care and resiliency. Today, the literature recognizes that health systems/organizations are also responsible for phy

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Joint MMS MHA letter on Federal Surprise Billing Legislation

8/15/2019

, network coverage will be less comprehensive, and patients may struggle to access the care they need … for determining a fair price. As you may know, the New York model has significantly reduced surprise billing …

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MMS Comments in opposition to proposed changes to Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities

8/15/2019

The proposed rule would only further discourage older LGBTQ adults from sharing information that may … carrier or its designee may adopt or implement a benefit that discriminates on the basis of health status …

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Support PHS

8/15/2019

As you may know, the Board of Registration in Medicine …

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The 23rd PHS Annual Dinner Gathering

8/15/2019

scheduled for May 6, 2020, will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date in 2020 due to the current …

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BORIM Revisions of 243 CMR 2.00

8/12/2019

to these regulations that may substantially affect many physicians’ practices.  BORIM initially proposed revised … regulations in May 2017.  What was ultimately adopted in July 2019 is an amended version those proposed … read on below to see how the changes may affect your practice. Informed Consent The new regulations …

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Dr. Mucciardi named district Community Clinician of the Year; MMS & CMS discuss prior authorization

8/11/2019

News and announcements This past May, the Massachusetts … insurance may not cover these legal activities or perhaps only a portion. Your out-of-pocket expenses could …

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