Practice Matters

6/30/2023
6/23/2023
6/16/2023
6/9/2023
6/2/2023
5/26/2023
5/19/2023
5/12/2023
5/5/2023
4/24/2023 - Special Bulletin
4/14/2023
4/6/2023
3/30/2023
3/24/2023
3/17/2023
3/10/2023
3/3/2023
2/24/2023
2/17/2023
2/10/2023
2/3/2023
1/27/2023
1/20/2023
1/13/2023
1/6/2023

MSD Presidents Corner

Fentanyl, Stimulants, Hallucinogens and Other substances
Dear Members: This is the third in a series of communications to provide a summary of the topics discussed at the American Medical Association (AMA) State Advocacy Summit (SAS), which I attended at the beginning of this year. The meeting was packed with enlightening information on a list of topics from a variety of panelists that I want to share with you. The third in my series of communications from the AMA State Advocacy Conference is a discussion on "Fentanyl, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, and Other Substances." There was a very good panel at the State Advocacy Summit on fentanyl, stimulants, hallucinogens, and other substances which have had a devastating impact on in our communities. Read more.


Scope of Practice (AMA State Advocacy Summit)
Dear Members: This is the second in a series of communications to provide a summary of the topics discussed at the American Medical Association (AMA) State Advocacy Summit (SAS), which I attended at the beginning of this year. The meeting was packed with enlightening information on a list of topics from a variety of panelists that I want to share with you. Read more.


Insurance Barriers to Care, AMA State Advocacy Summit 
Dear Members: I had the opportunity to attend the American Medical Association (AMA) State Advocacy Summit, which concluded in not-so-sunny Amelia Island, Florida. The meeting was packed with enlightening information on a list of topics from a variety of panelists. Because of the importance of these issues, I plan a series of communications to the membership over the next several months with a summary of the topics discussed, as well as my thoughts. Read more. 




eNews & Views

4/30/2024
4/25/2024
4/22/2024
4/19/2024
4/11/2024
4/4/2024
3/30/2024 - Happy Doctors Day
3/21/2024
3/17/2024 - HHS Briefing on Change Healthcare Cyberattack
3/14/2024
3/11/2024 - Change Healthcare Cyberattack Update 
3/8/2024 - Change Healthcare Cyberattack Update – Timeline for Restoring Systems
3/7/2023
3/4/2024 - Change Healthcare Hack; Medicare Pay Cuts
2/29/2024
2/27/2024
2/22/2024
2/15/2024
2/8/2024
2/6/2024
2/1/2024
1/30/2024 - Legislative Update
1/25/2024
1/16/2024 - Delaware Health Care Virtual Town Hall
1/11/2024
1/4/2024


 

Practice Management Resources


Delaware Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Cards

Highmark Specialist Efficiency Report:

AMA Summary of CMS Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule 2019

CMS Proposed Physician Specialty Impacts 2019

Understanding MIPS and MACRA

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare/medicare-payment-reform-answering-your-qpp-faqs
https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/overview

Past Events


Top 10 Ways to Guarantee a Lawsuit

Presentation


Creating a Supportive Space 

LGBTQ+ 
and Mental Health Awareness

Presentation


Food as Medicine
Ancient Wisdom 
Modern Times
Presented by Tia Trivisonno, YTD, LAC
Presentation


Food As Medicine
Presented by Kathy Tsapos Parmele, MD 
Presentation





MSD News Releases and Statements

Tilton Award 2020

MSD Executive Board Statement on Racism, Intolerance, Social Injustice and Violence - June 23, 2020

Northeast Coalition - Surprise Billing - Oct 2019

Tilton Award 2019

MSD MAT Press Release – June 2019

Recreational Marijuana Joint Coalition Statement – June 2019

MSD/PAMED Collaboration – April 2019

Statement Against Legalizing Marijuana – March 2019


Serving Delawareans in Need for Two Decades

The Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) has renewed the contract with the Division of Public Health (DPH) to continue the Voluntary Initiative Program (VIP) into the fiscal year 2022. June 11, 2021, marks the 20th consecutive year that MSD has proudly served the community in this capacity.  Read more

New MSD President - Matthew J. Burday, DO

Tilton Award 2020

MSD Executive Board Statement on Racism, Intolerance, Social Injustice and Violence - June 23, 2020

New MSD President - Joseph J. Straight, MD

Northeast Coalition - Surprise Billing - Oct 2019

Tilton Award 2019

MSD MAT Press Release – June 2019

Recreational Marijuana Joint Coalition Statement – June 2019

MSD/PAMED Collaboration – April 2019

Statement Against Legalizing Marijuana – March 2019

Tilton Award – Sept 2018

Lewes Radiologist Elected 175th President of Medical Society of Delaware

Physicians Bring Economic Health to Delaware

Medical Society of Delaware Announces new Telemedicine Partner

Medical Society Names New Manager of Community Relations

Medical Society Names New Executive Director

A Message from the MSD President

New MSD President - Matthew J. Burday, DO

Tilton Award – Sept 2018

 

Legislative Update

152nd General Assembly - Update on HB 350 "Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board"

152nd General Assembly - Leaping into Spring With a Busy March in Legislative Hall

Legislative Alert - 3/20/2024

152nd Delaware General Assembly - Off to a Busy Start January 30, 2024
                          *Bill Chart - As of January 2024
Gearing Up for the Second Leg of the 152nd General Assembly

legislative e-Update - MSD Busy Advocating for Physicians and Patients in the Off Season of the 152nd General Assembly

First Leg of the 152nd General Assembly Concludes

152nd General Assembly Begins June Rush
                         *Bill Chart - As of June 5, 2023

7/8/2022 Legislative Wrap Up

1/24/2022 Legislative Update

End of Session Wrap Up, July 8, 2021

URGENT CALL TO ACTION - HOUSE FROM: MSD Primary Care Subcommittee

Call YOUR State Representative ASAP asking for them to vote AGAINST HB 21 and HB 141

SAVING PRIMARY CARE IN DELAWARE Engage Your Patients In Supporting SB 120

April 23, 2021 Legislative e-Update Call to Action! Save Primary Care

Legislative Activities of Interest of the 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)

Legislative Activities of Interest of the 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)

Legislative Activities of Interest of the 148th General Assembly (2015-2016)

Four resolutions were presented for Council consideration at the 2022 Annual Meeting as follows:

Resolution 01-A2022 "Addressing the Improper Use of the Word Provider." The resolution was adopted as submitted.

Resolution 02-A2022 "Minimizing the Influence of Social Media on Gun Violence is a public health crisis." The resolution was adopted as submitted.

Resolution 03-A2022 "MSD Support of Engaged Neutrality for Medical Aid in Dying." The resolution was amended with substitute language, replacing "end of life decisions" with "medical aid in dying" in Resolve #1. The resolution was adopted as amended.

Resolution 04-A2022 "Addressing Health Disparities in Food Allergy Prevention." The resolution was adopted as submitted.