Michigan Health Care Organizations Increase Efforts to Address Opioid Addictions Among Pregnant Women and Children Posted on June 22, 2017 12:52 Drug overdoses have claimed the lives of 1,981 people in Michigan in 2015, almost half from opioid overdose — and now opioid addiction is a rapi... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Events, MSMS in the News, Medigram, State Government News, Medicaid, Quality and Patient Safety, Public Health Issues, Health Professions News, Board of Directors News, Hot Topics, News for Practices, News Releases, Advocacy
MSMS Delegation represents Michigan Physicians at AMA Annual Meeting Posted on June 22, 2017 10:12 This year's American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting was highlighted by several victories for Michigan physicians and medical students. Most ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Federal Government News, Board of Directors News, Hot Topics, News for Practices, AMA
Patient Protections Strengthened as State Fully Integrates MAPS into Health Systems Posted on June 21, 2017 13:19 DETROIT – The State of Michigan is continuing to use all possible resources in its fight against the opioid epidemic by directly adding the Mich... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: MSMS in the News, Medigram, State Government News, Public Health Issues, Tools for Patients, Health Professions News, Board of Directors News, Hot Topics, Resources, News Releases, Advocacy
CMS Proposes Quality Payment Program updates to increase flexibility and reduce burdens Posted on June 20, 2017 10:08 Proposed rule aims to simplify reporting requirements and offer support for doctors and clinicians in 2018 Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicar... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Federal Government News, Medicaid, Medicare, Hot Topics, News for Practices
SSNRI New Medicare cards offer greater protection to more than 57.7 million Americans Posted on June 19, 2017 10:06 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare ca... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Federal Government News, Medicare, Hot Topics, News for Practices
ASM 2017: Earn Up to 32.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Posted on June 18, 2017 10:02 One of the best ways for Michigan physicians to learn the latest in clinical sciences and implement this knowledge into their everyday practice while ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Foundation Events, Hot Topics, News for Practices
MSMS Practice Solutions Partners with Target Affiliate Program, Brings Discounts to MSMS members Posted on June 17, 2017 09:51 MSMS Practice Solutions is excited to announce a new partnership with Target, bringing exclusive services and solutions to MSMS members at a discounte... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Hot Topics, News for Practices
MSMS Board Chair S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, Elected to the AMA Board of Trustees Posted on June 13, 2017 19:09 CHICAGO – S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeon, was elected to the American Medical Associatio... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: MSMS in the News, Medigram, Health Professions News, About MSMS, Board of Directors News, Hot Topics, News Releases, AMA
Men's Health Month/Father's Day: Getting Your Male Patients To See You For Prediabetes Screening Posted on June 12, 2017 09:48 Being a father is a big responsibility -- with big demands. Dads spend a lot of time thinking about, taking care of, providing for and worrying about ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Public Health Issues, Hot Topics, News for Practices, AMA
MSMS Foundation Awards Community-based Health Grants Posted on June 11, 2017 16:43 The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) Foundation Board of Trustees recently made grants to three non-profit organizations to benefit local health ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Foundation, Hot Topics