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Maine Medical Association Zoom Meeting for Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
In the interest of continuing to promote the health, well-being & effectiveness of physicians on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic MMA will continue these weekly calls until they are no longer needed. We sincerely hope you can join us again, or for the first time.
Federal Enforcement Against COVID-19 Fraud, Hoarding and Price Gouging U.S. Attorney, District of Maine, Halsey Frank is seeking the help of the MMA and MHA in identifying individuals and companies engaged in hoarding and price gouging of scarce medical supplies. Read More
Concerns were raised when the initial HHS Emergency Fund grants were released that, in agreeing to the terms and conditions of the grants, physicians were being required to attest that they diagnose, treat, or test patients for COVID-19. HHS has now modified some of the language to make its meaning more clear. Read More
This strategic preparedness and response plan outlines the public health measures that the international community stands ready to provide to support all countries to prepare for and respond to COVID-19. Read More
Retirement Planning - Topics To Consider During Your Retirement Transition Years By: Jeff Dunkle, CFP®, CDFA®, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Portland, Maine The goal of this article is to identify what some of the key retirement planning topics are so that you can better prepare yourself for the important decisions that you will need to make during your retirement transition years. MMA Joins the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health The MMA Board of Directors has approved becoming an affiliate member of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. The mission of the Consortium is to organize, empower and amplify the voice of America's doctors to convey how climate change is harming our health and how climate solutions will improve it. Read More
Nominations for the MMA 2020 Mary Cushman Award for Humanitarian Service Presented each year by the Maine Medical Association to recognize the humanitarian service of medical volunteers who serve in Maine, the US or abroad. Read More
The census is a count of every person who lives in the US and its territories, and it happens every 10 years. In 2020 every household in America will receive a notice to complete the census to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1, 2020.
New Law Takes Effect Concerning Physician Assistant Scope of Practice LD 1660, An Act To Improve Access to Physician Assistant Care, was signed into law by Governor Mills on March 18. Because it was amended by the Legislature as an emergency law consistent with legislative rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the law was effective the day it was signed.
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. Read More
Rationing tests and medical treatment is a worst-case scenario for everyone involved and is the living embodiment of a real “Catch-22” situation. This presentation will explore the types of rationing of healthcare testing and treatment, who should be the decision-maker, frameworks of decision-making used by states, clinical risk considerations, communication strategies, risks of liability, and some important takeaways for risk managers and providers. Ethical and operational support, structure, and consistency are the keys to moving forward in these trying times. Read More
Plan to attend this informative financial education session on Thursday April 16 at 6pm, presented by Baystate Financial. Read More
This presentation aims to give attendees a starter kit of knowledge regarding tele-health technology to take back to their organizations and practices. Presented by Northeast Telehealth Resource Center and administered by AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. Read More
Successful Opiate Recovery Strategies - June 3 at 2pm, Augusta Civic Center A doctor's personal story of substance use and recovery, with Dr. Stephen Loyd. Read More
MMA partners with the Maine Suicide Prevention Program to offer training for clinicians, including Suicide Prevention and Management Training for Healthcare Professionals.
Family Medicine Outpatient Physician Maine Medical Partners Westbrook Primary Care is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine physician for their well-established outpatient practice located in the greater Portland, Maine area. Read More Medical Director, Primary Care Physician Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has an exciting physician leadership opportunity for a Board Certified/Board Eligible MD/DO Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to lead our primary care network of three family medicine practices. Read More Physician - Nasson Health Care Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified clinical leader to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. Read More Nurse Practitioner - Nasson Health Care Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. Read More Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Nasson Health Care Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. Read More 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. Read More Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in Beautiful New England Our Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital Network seeks a BC/BE General or Hand Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Orthopedic Specialist team. Read More
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
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