Delegates' Resources

10/6/2020

to take some action. The HOD also sets the long-range goals of the Society. Policies of the MMS may … to them. Questions or comments for the Speaker of the HOD may be directed to speaker@massmed.org … on the resolutions/reports before the House for action. Any member of the Society may testify on a resolution …

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Massachusetts Medical Society Comments to CMS on the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

10/5/2020

as supply and demand for in-person care has rebounded”. The authors argue that telehealth may improve costs … in delivering telehealth services. In addition, patients may not feel confident going back to in-person health … services.” There is a continuum of ways to deliver services to patients, and some patients may need or want …

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MAHP Letter to MAPCAP

10/5/2020

with a list of contacts at each MAHP member health plan in the provider contracting departments that you may …

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Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use - October 5, 2020

10/5/2020

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MMS Awards Application 2021

10/1/2020

in or reside in Massachusetts and be a member of the MMS in good standing. Exceptions may be made with regard … to MMS membership if warranted. 2. Candidates may be nominated for more than one award. 3 …

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Important Notice to physicians regarding home health face-to-face encounter and current Medicare waivers

9/29/2020

referrals and service your patients. In some cases, (include at agency discretion),our nurses may … that this assessment requirement be met. We understand that is some cases this may require you to have a second …

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Hunger and Housing - Lessons from COVID-19

9/25/2020

their mortgage payments on to the end of their mortgage, which may come decades later. That is a real … is that certain neighborhoods and certain communities were hit harder and that oftentimes their housing may … was interviewed about the toxic stress associated with housing insecurity. Yes, you may have an eviction …

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Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention - September 21, 2020

9/21/2020

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Women Physicians Section Provides Space for Networking, Support, and Leadership Training

9/18/2020

body { background:#fff; } BY VICKI RITTERBAND, VITAL SIGNS WRITER While women physicians have long made their mark on medicine, parities in pay and leadership opportunities have been elusive, as have meaningful so

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Award Winners: Drs. Alice Coombs, Sharyn Lenhart, and Nandita Scott

9/18/2020

body { background:#fff; } BY TOM FLANAGAN, MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER Dr. Alice A. Tolbert Coombs Alice A. Tolbert Coombs, MD, MPA, FCCP, past president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, lon

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