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Registration Open for MMA’s 168th Annual Membership Meeting (Sep 10-12)
When the COVID-19 pandemic stalled travel and eliminated in person meetings, MMA leaders quickly adjusted and took the 2020 meeting online. The 2020 MMA Virtual General Membership Meeting took place in mid-October. Read More
A notice has
been sent by the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program to Maine pharmacies
alerting them that a significant number of fraudulent prescriptions have been
sent by fax to pharmacies across the state. Read More
Effective July 15, 2021, MaineCare
updated its coverage criteria and Prior Authorization (PA) process for
buprenorphine for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Read More
AAP Calls for Universal Masking in Schools; MPHA Webinar “Back to School Safely” In updated
guidance for the 2021-22 school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics
strongly recommends in-person learning and urges all who are eligible to be
vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. However, the leading national pediatrician
group added a recommendation that everyone older than age 2 wear masks,
regardless of vaccination status. Read More
The Maine Vaccine Board voted to include two new vaccine products to the approved list of available vaccines supplied through the Maine Immunization Program (MIP).
The newly approved vaccines are:
Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Texas The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a case of monkeypox in a person who was diagnosed with the virus after traveling from Nigeria to Dallas. Be up to date by reading this article by the Texas Medical Association.
Notice: Philips CPAP Recall
Philips Respironics announced a voluntary
recall for certain CPAP, BiLevel PAP, and mechanical Ventilator Devices due
to issues related to deterioration of the sound abatement foam used in these
devices. This recall affects CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices manufactured prior to
April 26, 2021. Read More
Community Corner: Independent Physician Practice News & Updates
Report Says Several Maine Hospitals Noncompliant with Rule Mandating They Post Prices Online According to Maine’s ABC Portland
affiliate (WMTW), a new report from a patients’ rights group found that most of
the nation’s hospitals, including several in Maine, are not in compliance with
rules requiring them to disclose their prices. Read More
JAMA Network Open: Exploring Gap Between Excess Mortality, COVID-19 Deaths in 67 Countries JAMA: Medical
Debt in U.S. BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services - Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) are jointly proposing these routine technical rule changes to implement P. L. 2019, Ch. 154: An Act to Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Disease by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements (the “Act”). The Act prohibits the rule from including any provision governing medical exemptions and repeals the exemption from required immunization for school students who object, based solely on a sincere religious belief or philosophical reason, effective September 1, 2021, with exemptions for certain students. Maine Secretary of State Seeking Physician Volunteers Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows is asking the Maine Medical Association to provide recommendations to fill vacancies on the Medical Advisory Board for licensing drivers in the State of Maine. Read More
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ SUPPORT for ME initiative, in collaboration with the University of Southern Maine, is hosting virtual group discussions for Maine providers who deliver services to people with substance use disorder (SUD). Read More
SUPPORT for ME is a statewide effort to improve SUD treatment and recovery services for all Mainers. Read More
Enrollment is now open! ONLY A DOZEN SPOTS LEFT for Cohort VII Commencing September 2021. Enroll today and strengthen and extend your leadership skills by learning about the key intersections in the science of management and the business of medicine.
Did you know that almost half of parents surveyed say they are more concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine than they are of the vaccine itself? That’s an alarming statistic, but a full 71% of all parents said they would be more likely to get their child vaccinated if in-person school could be “normal”. Read More
Nominations for the 2021 award are due by next Friday, July 30, 2021. The Mary Cushman, MD Award is presented each year by the Maine Medical Association to recognize the humanitarian service of medical volunteers who serve in Maine, the US or abroad.
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
SUPPORT for ME Training and Technical Assistance Initiative The Maine Medical Association- Center for Quality Improvement, in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, launched the SUPPORT for ME Training and Technical Assistance initiative. Read More
The Maine Pediatric & Behavioral Health Partnership (MPBHP) is a partnership between Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Northern Light Acadia Hospital, and MaineHealth. MPBHP is offering a webinar series for medical providers who work with children and adolescents and you will earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. Read More
Physician (BC/BE in Family Medicine) - Strong Area Health Center Strong Area Health Center seeks a Physician (BC/BE in Family Medicine) with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills. In addition, an X waver is desirable. Read More Physician (BC/BE in Family Medicine) - Richmond Area Health Center Richmond Area Health Center seeks a Physician (BC/BE in Family Medicine) with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills. In addition, an X waver is desirable. Read More Help educate new physicians – join our accredited Family Medicine Residency Program as faculty Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency program is seeking a BC, full-spectrum Family Medicine provider to join our dynamic faculty in Bangor, Maine. Read More Join our region-leading Neuroscience/Stroke Center Northern
Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Neuroscience Center in the vibrant small
city of Bangor, Maine seeks to expand its Neurology Department. Read More
We are searching for a detail oriented, highly skilled and motivated Contract - Clinical Advisor (clinically active physician, advanced practice provider, or registered nurse) to provide clinical leadership to the Healthcare Coalition of Maine and serve as a liaison between the Coalition and medical directors/medical leadership at health care facilities, supporting entities, and EMS agencies! Read More Medical Director Sacopee Valley Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking an experienced, Board Certified Physician to become our next Medical Director. Read More |
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