Planning and Preparedness August 10

8/12/2020

are precluded from transferring funds to new owners who may qualify and can attest to providing care … in ownership challenges may submit their revenue information and documentation proving a change … disbursement but had already received a small amount from the Medicare Phase 1 disbursement—may submit …

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Massachusetts Medical Society on rising COVID-19 infection rates

8/6/2020

to trend negatively, specific industries, regions, or the entire state may need to restrict activities …

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Understanding New Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management of Abnormal Results

8/3/2020

Course Overview This hour-long, web-based course is designed Faculty Rebecca B. Perkins, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Boston Medical Center Dr. Perkins is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at B

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Joining MMS (and selecting a sponsored AMA membership) through the MMS website

7/31/2020

on the zip code of their home or office/medical school. If you enter more than one address, you may see more …

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Planning and Preparedness July 29

7/30/2020

in Massachusetts. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day. Travelers are exempt from …

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Resolution to Establish a Special Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

7/17/2020

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Dr. Alice Coombs is honored by Massachusetts Medical Society with its Woman Physician Leadership Award

7/15/2020

on Diversity in Medicine. Dr. Coombs’ greatest legacy, however, may be the impact she has made as a mentor …

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tMED letter to Massachusetts Congressional Delegation - July 10, 2020

7/13/2020

to expand the list of eligible practitioners who may furnish clinically appropriate telehealth services … for telehealth services or to give the Secretary the authority to determine which practitioners may deliver … Register on May 8, CMS used its waiver authority to overcome this limitation by enabling hospital clinical …

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Some COVID-19 Disruptions May Change Health Care for the Better

7/13/2020

body { background:#fff; } By Vicki Ritterband, Vital Signs writer Illustration by Chris Twitchell Amid a pandemic that has taken an unspeakable toll, looking for silver linings seems almost sacr

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Annual Education Program: NEJM Editor Shares COVID-19 Tour de Force

7/13/2020

body { background:#fff; } By Vanessa Kenealy, MMS Public Health & Preparedness Programs Specialist On May 30, 2020, the MMS held its first-ever virtual Annual Education Program, COVID-19: What do we know and ho

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