Testimony in Support of Senate 499/House 536 Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

10/3/2017

the ACA in this area by: requiring that health plans accept physicians’ determinations, through … to maximize compliance.” Accordingly, the MMS supports the provisions in this legislation that require …

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Testimony in Support of Senate 499/House 536 Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

10/3/2017

the ACA in this area by: requiring that health plans accept physicians’ determinations, through … to maximize compliance.” Accordingly, the MMS supports the provisions in this legislation that require …

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Vital Signs October 2017 (pdf)

10/2/2017

, education, public safe- ty, city planning, etc. With all the information on social media sites, there must … your inci- dent response plan. Assess which elements of your electronic Protected Health … the right team: En- sure that the organization’s leadership is educated on the response plan and identify …

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Fourth Annual PPRC Talks -- Speaker Biographies

9/29/2017

plans, regulatory compliance, physician strategy, man-power planning, and growth strategies. Mr. Barker … Quality Committee, a Member of the Health Plan Counsel for Massachusetts Health Quality Partners … models in Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial populations at health systems and health plans to improve …

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Eldred Amicus Brief Final

9/19/2017

disorder, most recently as a member of the Connecticut Opioid Overdose Response Plan convened … that such compliance may not be achievable through an exercise of free will. Further, 39 … the stress associated with attempted compliance with such a requirement, with an accompanying threat …

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Final Report - All Reference Committees

9/19/2017

evidence-based medication-assisted 25 treatments covered on the MassHealth formulary and transition plans … with opioid use disorders and transition plans for post-release care. (D) 32 33 Fiscal Note … the importance of post-release transition planning. While testimony included a 46 suggestion to amend …

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How to get involved in Hurricane Harvey relief

9/1/2017

Letter carefully to ensure compliance with the letter, including the one-time documentation requirement … transition to retirement is to plan ahead. Learn, network and engage with retired member physicians and MMS …

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Massachusetts Medical Society Opioid Therapy and Physician Communication Guidelines

8/31/2017

of the comprehensive pain care plan.  A second opinion or consultation from a colleague or specialist may be useful … and implementing an ongoing treatment plan. Common Elements of Best Practices when a 90 Day Treatment Threshold … of other drugs or with compliance with prescribed treatment.  The physician should tailor a diagnosis …

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Comments Relative to MassHealth 1115 Demonstration Waiver Amendment

8/21/2017

further narrowing of networks in the PCC plan. Drug Formulary The Medical Society urges caution in moving … attention to the perspectives raised above by the Medical Society. Narrow Networks in PCC Plan The Medical … PCC plan. As mentioned in comments regarding the original 1115 waiver, the Medical Society appreciates …

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Comment Relative to MassHealth 1115 Demonstration Waiver Amendment

8/21/2017

further narrowing of networks in the PCC plan. Drug Formulary The Medical Society urges caution in moving … attention to the perspectives raised above by the Medical Society. Narrow Networks in PCC Plan The Medical … PCC plan. As mentioned in comments regarding the original 1115 waiver, the Medical Society appreciates …

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