The Maine Legislature saw action at the Committee level on several very significant bills relating to health care this past week, including the "Death with Dignity" bill and two bills relating to school immunization requirements. Click through for more information.

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New AMA Resource on Accountable Care Organization Rules

Click through to see a new resource from the AMA for physicians who participate or are considering participation in a Medicare ACO.

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Cumberland County Physicians: Join the MMA at the Foreside Tavern in Falmouth on Thursday, May 16

Cumberland County physicians are invited to join the MMA for informal conversation with friends and colleagues and to let us know how MMA can better serve you. Read More


Pediatricians and Other Health Leaders Express Strong Concern to Sen. Miramant Over His Immunization Opposition

Pediatricians, school nurses, and other members of the community in the Knox County area met with Senator David Miramant last week to voice their strong concerns over his opposition to a bill meant to strengthen Maine's school immunization requirements.

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This Week's Public Health Updates from the AMA

Click through for a brief update on recent public health issues, provided by the American Medical Association's electronic publication, Morning Rounds.

 
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Quality Counts Rapid Induction Starting in the ED (RISE) Project

Quality Counts, in collaboration with BlueWater Emergency Partners and several other partners, is working under a contract with the state of Maine to host an education program for interested hospital Emergency Departments (EDs) focusing on how to initiate buprenorphine in the ED.
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Webinar: Estate Planning 101 - Managing Risks to Your Wealth

This webinar presented by Baystate Financial will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 6-7pm. Read More


Maine Independent Clinical Information Service 2019 Presentations

2019 MICIS learning objectives and descriptions are available at www.micismaine.org.

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129th MAINE LEGISLATURE

MMA Legislative Call Tuesday, April 16th

The Maine Legislature is in full swing, with over 1470 bills printed. All committees are holding public hearings and work sessions and voting on bills. That means there's lots of work to do on the MMA Legislative Calls. The next call will be Tuesday, April 16th, at 8 p.m.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Specialty Society Meetings

Below you will find an on-going list of Upcoming Specialty Society Meetings.  Any questions should be referred to the contact person listed for each specialty.

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April 24 - Meeting Medicare's Quality Payment Program Requirements: Overview & Assistance

Healthcentric Advisors event on Medicare's Quality Payment Program requirements for Performance Year 2019 Read More


Assessing and Managing Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicide Risk in Healthcare Settings - 3 Hour CME Training for Healthcare Professionals at MMA on Friday, May 3, 2019

Assessing and Managing Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicide Risk in Healthcare Settings -  3 Hour CME Training for Healthcare  Professionals at MMA on Friday, May 3, 2019 Read More


22nd Maine Pain Symposium on May 1 8am-4:30pm at University of New England

Presented by Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care:
22nd Maine Pain Symposium "Balancing Pain Management With The Opioid Crisis: Are We Making Progress?" at UNE Biddeford Campus

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Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT - Saturday May 4th in Bangor at Northern Light Health

Rates of opiate use are highest in the 18-25 year old group and data from those entering treatment suggest that the majority begin using before the age of 17. SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) is one evidence based approach to doing this. Motivational Interviewing is a technique using specific skills and has proven to yield better outcomes when used in the strategic treatment of youth engaging in substance misuse. Read More


2019 Mary Cushman, MD Award for Exceptional Humanitarian Service as a Medical Volunteer

The Maine Medical Association presents the Mary F. Cushman Award each year to recognize the humanitarian service of Maine medical volunteers.  Nominations for the 2019 award are due by July 31.

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HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BC/BE Family Medicine Physician or Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner

Western Maine Family Health Center (Livermore Falls, Maine) seeks a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician or experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to provide healthcare to people of all ages.
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Gastroenterology Lead Physician - Bangor, Maine

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to join our growing hospital based practice.
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Physician for Maine Maritime Academy Summer Training Cruise

Maine Maritime Academy is looking for a physician for its annual training cruise this summer. 
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Internal Medicine Outpatient Physician

Maine Medical Partners Internal Medicine Westbrook is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician for their well-established outpatient practice located in the greater Portland, Maine area. 
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Mid Coast Maine - Adult Psychiatrist and/ Psychiatric NP/PA Opportunity

Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist or NP/PA to join its expanding team located in Rockland, Maine.
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Family Medicine Opportunity in Beautiful Western Maine

Western Maine Primary Care, a department of Stephens Memorial Hospital, is currently seeking a BC/BE family medicine physician to join our exceptional team of providers.
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PCHC in need of Pediatrician for Brand New Pediatric Center!

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Pediatrician in our Penobscot Pediatrics in Bangor. Become a part of the legendary Penobscot Pediatrics, at our new location set to open fall of 2019.
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Medical Director - Maine Mobile Health Program

The Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) seeks a Medical Director to support its mission of improving the health status of Maine’s seasonal workers and their families by providing culturally appropriate care and services in an all-mobile health center setting.
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Board Certified Family Physician - Newport, RI

East Bay Community Action Program, a Federally Qualified Health Center, has a full-time opportunity for a RI-licensed, board-certified Family Physician to join our location at 6 John H. Chafee Boulevard in Newport, RI.  
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Psychiatric Mental Health NP - Leeds

DFD Russell Medical Centers (DFDRMC) operates three community health centers in central Maine.  We are seeking a full time PMHNP, for our Leeds location. Read More


Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician – Bangor, Maine

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center seeks a primary care physician, board-certified/board-eligible in internal medicine, to join our well-established, quality-driven, outpatient practice. Read More

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities at the VA for Volunteer Physicians

Take advantage of this opportunity with the Veterans' Administration to thank our veterans in a concrete way for their service and their sacrifices. Read More


Volunteer Opportunity with Partners for World Health

Partners for World Health has a great need for advice from certain medical professionals on how to sort and package the vast amount of supplies received, for shipping and use in destination countries. Read More