Interim Meeting 2016: Reference Committee Report A

12/2/2016

awareness, including the fact that even mild cases of 17 traumatic brain injury may have serious … from replacing 11 a proven toxic chemical with a similar untested agent that may have similarly 12 … serious concerns that the definition of “family” can be problematic, 23 that some patients may not want …

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Interim Meeting 2016: Reference Committee Report B

12/2/2016

to all settings of health care delivery, including 27 those where care may be provided by non-physicians … the importance 38 of this sentiment but felt that it was beyond the purview of this report and may be best 39 … that they are using the Medicare fee schedule but the 28 schedule may be several years old. Testimony indicated …

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Interim Meeting 2016: Reference Committee Report C

12/2/2016

whether 22 there may be opportunities to consider improvements in regard to process, 23 inclusion … the Original Intent of the Policy 47 The reviewing committee may propose amendments to any policy that 48 … maintain the original intent of the policy. Such policy amendments may only 49 be adopted or not adopted …

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MMS President Dr. James S. Gessner: Advocacy Is Critical

12/2/2016

management since they were made free to all prescribers in May of 2015, and they remain in demand -- and free … and of membership in our society.” The complete text of the President’s Report may be read at  www.massmed.org …

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Dr. Virginia T. Latham receives Presidential Citation from the Massachusetts Medical Society

12/2/2016

. The complete text of Dr. Gessner’s presentation to Dr. Latham may be read at www.massmed.org/DrLatham …

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Helping Patients with COPD Breathe Easier

12/2/2016

This CME-certified online activity is eligible for the designated number of AMA PRA credits listed in the course description.  Physicians who successfully complete the activity are awarded the number of credits for which the activity is designated. Click heading to learn more.

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2016 Interim Meeting: President's Report

12/2/2016

to meet Lois, but for those of you who may not have met her, I would like to introduce her to you today … they were made free to all prescribers in May of 2015, and they remain in demand -- and free -- to this day … population who may prefer anonymity and often shun lifelong health contacts. We are excited about …

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Vital Signs December 2016-January 2017 (pdf)

12/1/2016

and does not recommend, endorse, or sponsor any product, service, advice, or point of view that may … to help. To oth- ers, especially our younger colleagues, I encourage you to join us. Physicians may … and areas of business not inherent to their training. These tasks serve as sys- tem stressors, which may …

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2016 Interim Meeting Late-File Resolution Report

11/29/2016

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Task Force on Opioid Therapy and Physician Communication Meeting Minutes - November 29, 2016

11/29/2016

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