Mass. Electronic Death Registration System

2/10/2015

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Proceedings of the House of Delegates: 2014 Annual Meeting (pdf)

2/5/2015

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PHS Release of Information Brochure (pdf)

2/5/2015

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Online CME Course Ad 3 - Medical Marijuana

2/4/2015

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New Medical Marijuana Registration Rules Take Effect Feb. 1

1/30/2015

Effective February 1, 2015, patient certifications from physicians for the medical use of marijuana must be submitted electronically. Paper certifications will no longer comply with state law or regulations.

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Opioid Prescribing and Preventing Prescription Abuse

1/30/2015

Resources for physicians and patients on opioids.

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MMS Guide to Practice Transition or Retirement

1/29/2015

Closing a medical practice, transitioning to a new practice setting, or having a colleague leave a practice are all examples of major changes that may require advanced notice and proper planning. The purpose of this guide is to provide guidance to physicians and other health care providers to help make these transitions as smooth as possible, while keeping in mind the continuity of patient care. The Massachusetts Medical Society's A Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement covers seven practice transition areas.

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MMS Guide to Practice Transition or Retirement: Letter Templates and Samples

1/29/2015

Samples letters to patients for physicians who are closing their practice or retiring. From the MMS Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement.

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MMS Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement: Medical Records Considerations

1/29/2015

Recommendations on the handling of medical records on the sale or closing of a practice. From the MMS Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement.

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MMS Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement: Malpractice Insurance Considerations

1/29/2015

Insurance to consider for physicians selling or a closing a practice, or retiring. From the MMS Guide to Practice Transitions or Retirement.

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