MMS urges CMS to provide guidance on prior authorization; J. Worth Estes Lecture

3/15/2019

to deaths (WBZ) In one case, Healey said a resident at Woodbriar fell from a mechanical lift while being … and x-ray results. Healey said these factors contributed to her death. In another case, nursing staff … died. Healey said staff also failed to report death in a "timely" fashion. "Our resolutions cannot …

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MMS opposes Title X changes; CDC MMR vaccine

3/8/2019

President Barbara McAneny said. "This blatant violation of patients' rights under the Code of Medical Ethics … for all involved,” he said. “This rule and the pathway it intends to build toward further restricting … support (Salem News) "Addiction is a chronic illness," said Dr. Alain Chaoui, president Massachusetts …

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Information Technology in Medicine Awards; Environmental Justice Symposium

3/1/2019

significant and successful initiatives," Gov. Baker said. Even if legislators give the thumbs up on a safe … interference that inhibits a physician's obligation to fully counsel patients," said Dr. Alain A. Chaoui …

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Environmental justice symposium; MMS committee applications due March 1

2/22/2019

of its business. Baptist executives said they will launch a major multilanguage marketing campaign …. The Forest Service said 37-year-old Jeremy Ullmann, of Somerville, Massachusetts, a neuroscientist at Boston … Public Radio that Ullmann fell into a boulder field known as the Fan. He said Ullmann had two ice axes …

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Gov. Baker wins prestigious AMA award; Network with colleagues at upcoming events

2/15/2019

, forward-thinking, results-oriented leaders in confronting this challenge,” said AMA Board Chair Jack Resneck Jr., M … is no physical benefit'' to the major surgery they will undergo. It's an act of charity,'' Glantz said. "One … of the key parts,'' he said, "is that they have a realistic understanding of the benefits. What …

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Physician burnout continues to gain attention; MassHealth requirements update

2/8/2019

to their subscribers. 2 children die of flu in Mass. (WBUR) The state's Department of Public Health said the recent …, but the state prevailed upon Vibra to keep it open for another year, Fleisher said. He said the state has put … closed 12 of its pediatric and adolescent inpatient beds — about half its capacity. It said the payments …

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A-18 Final House Votes

2/5/2019

is administering care 26 of said patient. (D) 27 28 Fiscal Note: No Significant Impact 29 (Out-of-Pocket … to prescription, of said substitution is substantial) not be mandated 45 and/or be limited to no more frequently …

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AMA president keynote speaker; Annual meeting hotel deadline

2/1/2019

and to have been given the opportunity to lead us forward at the culmination of my career," Torchiana said … infections among people who inject illegal drugs in Boston. The state Department of Public Health (DPH) said …

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MHQP survey results; Mass DPH: Invasive meningococcal disease

1/25/2019

did a year ago," Wilson said. "But my occupational therapist, Louise, tells me that's good." Still … a face to put with the story and that's my face now," Wilson said. "I'm trying to do everything I can …, Wilson said her former employer has installed metal detectors and given staff personal, silent pocket …

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A crisis in healthcare: A call to action on physician burnout

1/18/2019

said the bill would work in conjunction with bringing more resources online. "We see addiction, we know … it's happening," said Martinez. "There are so many folks that end up on the path toward corrections …, and if their path was recovery they would end up in a path toward healing." Boston Police Commissioner Gross said …

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