In Memoriam - 2002

3/15/2004

. Martin L. Bradford, M.D., 86; E. Sandwich, MA; Boston University School of Medicine, 1942; died on May 17 … of Medicine, 1942; died May 12. 2002. Frederick M. Davies, M.D.,  78; Harvard Medical School, 1950; died … on May 6, 2002. John E. Dee, M.D., 94; Holden, MA; Harvard Medical School, 1938; died on May 6, 2002 …

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Medical Practice Marketing (pdf)

2/6/2004

you may wish to focus on recent changes in the community. For example, an established practice … attempting to increase its patient base may simply spend a few hours thinking about the community before … meeting. If your hospital has a planning, marketing or public relations department, they may be willing …

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Boston Medical Reserve Corps Brochure (pdf)

1/30/2004

can overcome whatever challenges may lie ahead. The Boston Medical Reserve Corps …

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How to Choose a Doctor That is Right For You

12/3/2003

care physician. Patients may wish to contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine … frequently, checking with the insurer may be more helpful.) Whether she/he has had any disciplinary actions … have collected. You may also want to review the information with a family member or a close friend …

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MMS and Alliance Charitable Foundation: 2002-2003 Grants

10/24/2003

. One of the goals of the clinic is to improve patient health by removing cultural barriers that may …

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MMS&A Charitable Foundation Collaborates on Homelessness Prevention Initiative

10/14/2003

that may be involved in programs for which support is being requested, the Initiative will give priority …

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Fact Sheet (pdf)

9/24/2003

Amount: • 75% guaranty up to $750,000, whichever is less • 50% guaranty Loan Rates May … % for loans greater than 7 years (Loans < $50K may be subject to slightly higher rates) SBA Guaranty … facility/operation is important. Residential care and medical day-care facilities may not eligible …

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The New Massachusetts Genetic Privacy Act - Implications for Physicians (pdf)

2/5/2003

confidentiality protections of the Act. This task may be difficult. Genetic information generally … that is protected genetic information and may not be disclosed without the informed consent of the subject … know that undergoing a genetic test may impact a patient's ability to obtain disability …

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How to Establish Hospital and HMO Physician Health Committees - PHS

1/18/2002

if there is a provision for a committee to address physician health matters. Such a bylaw may determine the composition … membership on other hospital or HMO committees that may conflict with their responsibilities as committee … members. Executive or credentials committees are examples of committees that may pose such conflicts …

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Procedures for Hospital and HMO Physician Health Committees - PHS

1/18/2002

. If the committee determines that there is reasonable basis to believe that a physician may be abusing substances … to communicate to the reporter. There may be circumstances where an impaired or an uncooperative physician … presents a risk to patients and may not qualify for the exception. In such a case, the person reporting …

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