Massachusetts Medical Society Comments to CMS on the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

9/13/2021

the pandemic. It provides payment for costs including additional supplies (like face masks, cleaning products …

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Massachusetts DPH Call Summary - September 9, 2021

9/10/2021

for your patient who is eligible. Question: Regarding school children and masks; Governor Baker mandated … for public schools. Could MMS urge mask use for private schools? Dr. Brown: Conversations about … the appropriate masking recommendations and how to communicate those recommendations are certainly ongoing. I …

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Medical Student History Essay Award: Madeline Stewart and Punit Matta (pdf)

8/31/2021

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Massachusetts Medical Society offers health and safety tips for back to school

8/31/2021

especially important that all health and safety protocols are adhered to in a strict manner. Wear a mask … at all times when indoors at school and on the bus – Masking by all is a public health measure proven … such as strep or colds. While masking will reduce the risk of all infections, don’t panic when your child …

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When You Don't Fit the Mold... Make a New One

8/27/2021

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Massachusetts Medical Society on Board of Education masking decision

8/24/2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on Board of Education masking decision … disruption. Masking is a mitigation measure that is proven to reduce the spread of the virus …

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Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Physicians urge governor to require masks in schools

8/17/2021

Chapter of the American College of Physicians urge governor to require masks in schools … strongly recommend that Gov. Baker require masking while indoors for all who learn in, work in, or visit … to full-time, in-person learning with as little disruption as possible. Masking is a public health measure …

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Massachusetts Medical Society issues mask guidance

7/30/2021

Massachusetts Medical Society issues mask guidance …, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in indoor public settings, especially when physical distancing … is not a viable option. Masking is proven to reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and slowing the spread …

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Planning and Preparedness June 16

6/25/2021

basic prevention measures such as mask wearing and social distancing. Through a nationwide …

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Committee on Preparedness - April 13, 2021

6/23/2021

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