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"FrontLine WarmLine" Launches to Help Maine's Health Care Workers and First Responders Manage Emotional Toll of COVID-19
If you or someone you know is a health care worker or first responder feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available. Speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or worry 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read More
Join us for a virtual discussion every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The intent is not a clinical discussion but, instead, to simply empathize, commiserate, or just talk about random thoughts with your fellow physicians and providers while working under such difficult conditions.
Additional CARES Act Provider Assistance Details and Timing Released On April 24, a portion of providers will automatically be sent an advance payment based off the revenue data they submit in CMS cost reports. Providers without adequate cost report data on file will need to submit their revenue information to a portal opening this week at https://www.hhs.gov. Congress: Paycheck Protection Program Update Last week, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an important part of the most recent major COVID-19 funding relief bill (CARES Act), ran out of money. Congressional then reached a deal, known as “Stimulus 3.5.” The new bill is an interim pandemic relief bill that extends the SBA loan program included in the CARES Act (or “Stimulus 3”). Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: How Public and Environmental Health Work Together Please join the Environmental Health Strategy Center and the Maine Public Health Association for our free webinar "Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: How Public and Environmental Health Work Together"—an introduction to environmental health and public health, and how they promote our overall health and well-being and prevent disease. Wednesday, April 29th, 12:00PM. Read More
Please join us for the film premiere of “Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air”, with an introduction by the filmmaker and panel discussion to follow. Thursday, April 30th 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM. Read More
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun issuing guidance on providing essential non-COVID-19 care to patients without symptoms of COVID-19 in regions with low and stable incidence of COVID-19. Read More
In a letter from AMA CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, M.D. to NGA Executive Director Bill McBride, the AMA warned that some federal state and local directives related to COVID-19 can pose potential liability risks to physicians. This vulnerability remains an obstacle to physicians seeking to fill workforce gaps during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 2020 Census is happening now. Responses to the 2020 Census will inform funding for clinics, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and other health care assistance programs. You can reply online, by phone or by mail. 2020Census.gov
Opportunities to Support Physician Candidates for the 130th Maine Legislature State legislators have historically given great weight to physician opinions in Augusta, and certainly appreciate the work you do to keep their constituents healthy. However, the voice of physicians is being diluted in many debates. At this time, we are aware of 6 active or retired physician candidates for the 130th Maine Legislature and we wanted to make you aware of their candidacies and of opportunities to provide financial support for the campaigns if you are so inclined.
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
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 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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