White House Unveils New Pandemic Road Map |
National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan |
President Biden announced a new pandemic road map during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening, calling for a continued fight against COVID-19 without disrupting people's lives with school or business closures. The wide availability of vaccines, booster shots, testing, and new therapeutics has made the pandemic more manageable. The plan focuses on four goals: protecting against and treating COVID-19, including a national "test to treat" initiative that provides free antiviral pills immediately to those testing positive at select pharmacies and clinics; preparing for new COVID-19 variants; preventing economic and educational shutdowns; and expanding vaccinations worldwide.
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CDC Changes Criteria for Masking |
Based on Level of Community Disease, Underlying Risk, Risk Tolerance |
Late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eased its mask recommendations under a new approach to monitor the coronavirus in every county in the US. Counties are classified into low, medium, and high levels of disease, providing individuals with an understanding of what precautions they should consider based on the level of disease in their community, their underlying risk, and their own risk tolerance. The framework incorporates new metrics, such as the number of new hospital admissions with COVID-19 and the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, as well as case counts to assess levels of COVID-19 disease in each county. The Biden administration is shifting its focus to preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19, rather than all instances of infection, as part of a strategy adjustment for a new "phase" in the response to the virus. Face coverings will still be required on public transportation until a decision is made closer to March 18 when the order is set to expire. The CDC recommends mask-wearing indoors in public settings like schools only in communities with high levels of disease.
The current community COVID-19 levels at the time of publication for each of Delaware's counties are:
- Kent County - Medium
- New Castle County - Low
- Sussex County - Medium
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Delaware COVID-19 State of Emergency Lifted |
Narrow Public Health Emergency Order Issued to Aid Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities with COVID-19 Response |
Governor John Carney on Monday signed an order terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities effective at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The announcement is consistent with new masking guidance issued last Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masking will not be required by the State of Delaware in K-12 schools, on school buses, or in child care facilities after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The Delaware Department of Education and the Division of Public Health have issued updated guidance to district and school leaders to aid response efforts following the expiration of the mask requirement. Vaccine or testing requirements for educators and state employees expired at 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 28. The mask requirement in most State facilities was also lifted starting on Wednesday, March 2.
On Tuesday, the Governor signed an order effective 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency issued January 3, 2022. At the same time, a more narrow Public Health Emergency Order was issued to replace a Public Health Emergency Order issued on July 12, 2021. This updated Public Health Emergency Order will allow hospitals and long-term care facilities continued flexibility to respond to cases of COVID-19.
As of this moment, masks are still required:
- In long-term care facilities, hospitals, and medical offices regulated by the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS)
- On public transportation (buses [except for school buses], taxis, subways, trains, airplanes, etc.)
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FEMA COVID-19 Aid Extended |
Reimbursement for Emergency Response Continues Through July 1 |
The federal government's 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes, and territories will be extended through July 1. This continues to support vaccination clinics, mass testing sites, and surging hospital resources to address local case spikes. |
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CMS Gives Time to Apply for Waivers if Participating in MIPS |
More Time to Apply for Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstance Waiver |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing physician groups participating in its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) more time to apply for an extreme and uncontrollable circumstance waiver so that 2021 quality data has less of a chance of negatively impacting payments. Virtual groups, physician groups, and alternative payment model entities can apply for a waiver until March 31. If the waiver is granted, data will be re-weighted to account for COVID-19 impacts. Additionally, if physician groups did not submit data, they will not receive a penalty. CMS indicates that it has applied the MIPS automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy to all individual MIPS eligible clinicians for performance year 2021.
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FDA Authorizes Revisions to Evusheld Dosing |
Changing Initial Dose in Certain Adults and Pediatric Patients |
Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab) to change the initial dose for the authorized use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in certain adults and pediatric patients. The dosing regimen was revised because available data indicate that a higher dose of Evusheld may be more likely to prevent infection by the COVID-19 Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.1.1 than the originally authorized Evusheld dose.
Previously, the authorized Evusheld dosage was 150 mg of tixagevimab and 150 mg of cilgavimab administered as two separate consecutive intramuscular injections, with repeat doses every six months while SARS-CoV-2 remains in circulation. With this EUA revision, FDA has increased the initial authorized dose to 300 mg of tixagevimab and 300 mg of cilgavimab. Patients who have already received the previously authorized dose (150 mg of tixagevimab and 150 mg of cilgavimab) should receive an additional dose of 150 mg of tixagevimab and 150 mg of cilgavimab as soon as possible to raise their monoclonal antibody levels to those expected for patients receiving the higher dose.
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CDC Updates List of Underlying Medical Conditions for COVID-19 |
CDC Includes Additional Disabilities, Primary Immunodeficiency, Inactivity |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated the list of certain medical conditions that put people at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 to include additional disabilities, primary immunodeficiency, and physical inactivity. In order to make sure that each medical condition belongs on this list, CDC completed a review based on recent data. Read more.
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FDA Issues Safety Communications for COVID-19 Tests |
Tests Are not Authorized, Cleared, or Approved by FDA for Use in US |
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Health Advisory: Testing/Treatment for Potential HPAI in Humans |
Potential for Human Infection with High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses |
The Delaware Division of Public Health has issued a Health Advisory for testing and treatment for potential highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in humans, to alert public health workers and clinicians of the potential for human infection with these viruses, and to describe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for patient investigation, testing, and antiviral treatment and prophylaxis.
Recently, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) evaluated a commercial poultry operation following the unexpected death of multiple chickens. Samples from the birds tested positive for influenza A H5N1. While recently identified HPAI H5 viruses in Delaware are not known to have caused disease in humans, their appearance in North American birds may increase the likelihood of human infection in the United States. CDC considers the risk to the general public from these newly-identified US HPAI H5 viruses to be low; however, people with close or prolonged unprotected contact with infected birds or contaminated environments may be at greater risk of infection.
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Opportunity to Assist in Ukraine With Donations |
Medications, Medical Supplies, Equipment Urgently Needed |
The Office of the Regional Director, Health and Human Services Region 3 has asked to share a request from the State Department. The situation in the Ukraine is devastating and there is an opportunity to assist. Below are lists of medications and medical supplies and equipment that are urgently needed as donations to the Polish and Romanian borders of Ukraine. If you would like to contribute, please contact Andrew Glass (see contact information below). Mr. Glass will provide specific geographical points where medications and supplies can be donated at the border.
Andrew Glass
Commercial Officers, U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey
Mobile/WhatsApp: +90-532-373-5039
Every hour counts at this point to save lives. Thank you for all your help in advance.
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Hospitals Advised to Protect Against Increased Cyber Threat |
Stemming from Military Operations in the Russia/Ukraine Region |
When President Biden announced on February 22nd that Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, the US government and NATO allies immediately responded to Russia's actions with a series of economic and military sanctions. There is concern that Russia may retaliate against the US and allied nations with disruptive cyberattacks in furtherance of its military and political objectives. In light of previous attacks and potential threats, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency last week issued a related-and-rare cyber "Shields Up" warning to the US private sector, including health care, based upon the increased cyber threat posed by the Russian government.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is advising hospitals to protect against increased Russian cyber threat. The AHA is recommending that hospitals and health systems take certain immediate steps to protect against increased cyber risks to the US health system stemming from the ongoing military operations in the Russia/Ukraine region. For detailed guidance, see the AHA Cybersecurity Advisory of February 23rd.
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DE AG Announces Tentative Settlement in Opioid Crisis |
Original Deal Successfully Appealed, Doubling Delaware's Recovery |
Attorney General Jennings announced today a tentative settlement worth as much as $6 billion with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid epidemic. The agreement adds at least $1 billion to a prior bankruptcy plan worth between $4.325 and $4.5 billion. Because Jennings and eight other AGs negotiated for the addition of over $1 billion, Delaware could receive nearly $50 million total from the settlement, all of which will be used to fund opioid treatment and prevention. The settlement is conditioned upon approval by the bankruptcy court, on the Second Circuit’s reversal of the District Court’s order, and consummation of the bankruptcy plan. The agreement’s payment schedule could deliver up to $12 million to Delaware in the first 18 months followed by annual payments through 2039. All funds received by Delaware pursuant to the settlement must be used for purposes of abating the opioid crisis and will be deposited into the statewide Prescription Opioid Settlement Fund and overseen by the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission, each created by Senate Bill 166 during the 2021 legislative session.
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CMS Redesigns Accountable Care Organization Model |
GPDC Model Transitioning to ACO REACH Model |
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a redesigned Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model that better reflects the agency’s vision of creating a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care. The ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model, a redesign of the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model, addresses stakeholder feedback, participant experience, and Administration priorities, including CMS’ commitment to advancing health equity. In addition to transitioning the GPDC Model to the ACO REACH Model, CMS is canceling the Geographic Direct Contracting Model (also known as the “Geo Model”) effective immediately. The Geographic Direct Contracting Model, which was announced in December 2020, was paused in March 2021 in response to stakeholder concerns.
The ACO REACH Model builds on CMS’ ten years of experience with accountable care initiatives, such as the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the Pioneer ACO Model, and the Next Generation ACO Model. The ACO REACH Model provides novel tools and resources for health care providers to work together more closely to improve the quality of care for people with Traditional Medicare. To help advance health equity, the ACO REACH Model will require all participating ACOs to have a robust plan describing how they will meet the needs of people with Traditional Medicare in underserved communities and make measurable changes to address health disparities. Additionally, under the ACO REACH Model, CMS will use an innovative payment approach to better support care delivery and coordination for people in underserved communities. REACH ACOs will be responsible for helping all different types of health care providers — including primary and specialty care physicians — work together, so people get the care they need when they need it. In addition, people with Traditional Medicare who receive care through a REACH ACO may have greater access to enhanced benefits, such as telehealth visits, home care after leaving the hospital, and help with co-pays. They can expect the support of the REACH ACO to help them navigate an often complex health system.
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AAA Endovascular Aortic Repair Patients Recommended for Lifelong Surveillance |
FDA Issues Letter to Health Care Providers |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to health care providers to emphasize the importance of lifelong surveillance, including imaging, of patients who have undergone abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). The letter highlights input received from the FDA's Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee about the long-term safety and effectiveness of endovascular stent grafts for AAA repair and recommendations regarding strengthening data collection on device performance. The letter includes recommendations, panel conclusions, and the FDA's agreement with the panel's conclusions, as well as instructions for reporting problems with a device to the FDA.
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HHS Distributing $560 Million in Provider Relief Fund Payments |
Nearly $19 Billion Distributed from PRF and the ARP Rural Provider Funding |
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced it is making more than $560 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 General Distribution payments to more than 4,100 providers across the country. Nearly $11.5 billion in PRF Phase 4 payments has now been distributed to more than 78,000 providers in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and five territories. This is in addition to HRSA’s distribution of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments totaling nearly $7.5 billion in funding to more than 44,000 providers since November 2021.
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DPH Accepting Applications for Medical Director Position |
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications for the position of Medical Director. The Medical Director should have the clinical, medical, and scientific expertise to support DPH activities and to represent DPH within the medical and scientific communities. Duties may include: supporting clinical quality assurance within DPH; monitoring activities within DPH Laboratory, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health clinical nursing leadership, and Public Health veterinary medicine; overseeing special projects as assigned; and being lead for agency stakeholder groups such as Human Subjects Review Board, and strategic partnerships with the medical community. View the posting.
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Make a Difference - Join the Voluntary Initiative Program (VIP) |
Urgent Need for OBGYNs in Sussex County |
For over 20 years, the Voluntary Initiative Program (VIP) has remained committed to providing access to quality affordable health care for the uninsured, low-income residents of Delaware who are enrolled in the Health Care Connection (HCC) program thru the Delaware Division of Public Health. There is an urgent need for additional physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology practicing in Sussex County to join our network now.
MSD is grateful for the 410 MSD physicians who participate in this vital statewide program. BUT... we need more physicians to join our network as your colleagues retire, move, or leave the practice of medicine. Please consider joining our distinguished list of physicians. Enrollment is easy - complete a quick online enrollment form to begin your journey to help those patients in need. Click for more information.
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Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health Annual Meeting |
Accelerating Climate Solutions: From Urgency to Impact for Health Equity |
Become a medical advocate for climate and health! As a member of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, MSD encourages you to register and attend the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health virtual 2022 Annual Meeting on March 5-7. This is an important time for aligning ourselves on matters of climate change and health. High profile speakers include White House National Climate Advisor, Regina McCarthy; Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Rachel Levine; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy at the Department of Transportation, Andrew Wishnia; and Victor Dzau, MD, President of the National Academy of Medicine, among others. The Consortium will also be releasing a new report with new messaging guidance. Register now!
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IPCC Report on the Escalating Toll of Climate Change |
Those More Vulnerable Will Suffer the Most From Consequences |
A new United Nations (U.N.) report, compiled by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), details a comprehensive look at the damage of climate change and what the future could be if we fail to curb carbon emissions. The document is part of a series of assessments, with the first report released last August examining how humans have rapidly warmed the planet. The third report will be released in the spring, which will explore strategies to reduce emissions.
Grim projections within the report indicate drought, heat, hunger, and disaster may force millions from their homes. Food-borne, water-borne, and vector-borne disease risks are expected to increase, as are mental health challenges. Deaths from malnutrition, extreme heat, and pollution will surge. Low-income countries that generate only a fraction of global emissions will suffer the most from the consequences, experiencing the vast majority of deaths and displacement. A disparity lies in the fact that these nations have the least capacity to adapt.
However, the report indicates that while some climate impacts are destined to worsen, the amount of global warming is not yet sealed. Averting worst-case scenarios will require transformational change on a global scale by overhauling energy systems, redesigning cities, and transforming how we grow food. Communities must adapt to the changes expected, rather than react. Delaying to act will lead to the rapidly closing window of opportunity to sustain a future for all to be missed.
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Delaware to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation |
Increase Electric Vehicle Availability, Save Drivers Money |
Governor John Carney announced today that Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations, providing drivers looking to purchase an electric vehicle with more choices at Delaware dealerships. Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware. As part of the strategy for advancing Delaware's Climate Action Plan, this action will reduce carbon pollution, improve air quality, and help support fuel savings for the average consumer. Implementation of the ZEV regulations would not take place until model year 2027 (2026) to provide manufacturers time to adjust their inventories and prepare dealerships.
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Create an Environmental Sustainability Program in Your Office |
My Green Doctor: A New Money-Saving MSD Membership Benefit |
My Green Doctor is a new, free money-saving membership benefit from the Medical Society of Delaware. My Green Doctor is about creating a sustainable environmental sustainability program for your office. One practice is saving more than $1,200 per doctor per year with no financial investment. Your office manager will add just five minutes of “My Green Doctor” to each regular office meeting agenda. Everything is scripted in My Green Doctor’s “Meeting-by-Meeting Guide” so there’s nothing to study in advance. With each meeting, you’ll make small changes that over time mean big improvements in your uses of energy, water, chemicals, paper, foods, and other supplies.
Your staff and patients will benefit from My Green Doctor’s library of educational brochures. This is how we can help prepare our patients for the health effects of climate change. Your entire practice and you can use the MSD discount code MGDMSD when registering as Partner Society members, saving $60 instantly and making My Green Doctor free. Ask your colleagues and manager to register: https://www.MyGreenDoctor.org/ or https://www.MyGreenDoctor.es/ (en espanol). Easy!
If you are a partner society member and interested in coaching from My Green Doctor volunteers, please contact Todd Sack, MD, FACP, Executive Director of the My Green Doctor Foundation (tsack8@gmail.com or 904/403-6446).
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Teladoc and Amazon Partner for Virtual Visits |
Voice-Activated Virtual Health Care Service |
Teladoc Health announced a first of its kind experience with Amazon Alexa with the launch of voice-activated general medical virtual care on supported Echo devices, such as an Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. Customers in the U.S. will now be able to connect with a Teladoc care provider 24/7 from supported Echo devices for general medical needs. Teladoc on Alexa will initially launch via audio with video visits coming soon. To get started, customers can say, “Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor,” to their supported Echo device to get connected with the Teladoc call center. Customers will then get a call back on their Echo devices from a Teladoc doctor for virtual visits related to non-emergency health needs, such as experiencing symptoms of a cold, flu, or allergies. The cost per visit can be as low as $0 per visit with insurance or $75 without insurance.
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2021 T-Mobile Data Breach: Protect Personal Information |
Compromised Information Showing Up for Sale on the Dark Web |
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings urged all Delaware residents who believe they were impacted by the data breach announced by T-Mobile in August 2021 to take appropriate steps to protect their information from identity theft.
On August 17, T-Mobile reported a massive data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of millions of current, former, and prospective T-Mobile customers. The breach impacted over 148,000 Delaware residents. Among other categories of impacted information, millions had their names, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and driver’s license information compromised. Recently, a large subset of the information compromised in the breach was for sale on the dark web. Many individuals have since received alerts through various identity theft protection services informing them that their information was found online in connection with the breach, confirming that impacted individuals are at heightened risk for identity theft.
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EDGE Grants Competition Reopens |
To Benefit Promising Early-Stage Delaware Small Businesses |
The Delaware Division of Small Business announced it is accepting EDGE Grant applications from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Young Delaware companies in need of funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grant from the Division of Small Business. Businesses less than five years old and employ no more than 10 employees are eligible to apply for a grant, which are awarded through a competitive selection process. Five STEM-based companies can receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while five Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses can receive up to $50,000. EDGE grant funds can be spent on expenses that help improve the company's long-term chances of success, such as a marketing campaign or purchasing equipment that can increase production capacity. Applications for the competition round will be accepted from March 1 through March 31 at 5:00 p.m. Finalists will pitch their grant proposals to a panel of expert judges with winners announced this summer.
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COVID-19 Information Finder |
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Delaware Public Health Resources |
DE Division of Public Health Offers Resources on COVID-19 Information |
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Highlight On Events And Educational Offerings |
Bayhealth Medical Grand Rounds - For Health Care Professionals |
Bayhealth Hospital invites health care professionals to attend their Medical Grand Rounds. This regularly scheduled series takes place every fourth Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover. You can also join via zoom. Registration is required. Upcoming dates for meetings are March 8, April 5, and May 3, 2022. To join the Zoom by meeting number use Access Code 2435 528 4699 and Password Bayhealth.
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Mastering Your Financial Plan for Retirement |
Don't miss this information-packed evening of retirement planning on Thursday, March 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the MSD Conference Center in Newark. Presentations by Diamond State Financial Group, Medical Society of Delaware Insurance Services (MSDIS), and Cover & Rossiter CPAs will provide an overview on Social Security, Medicare benefits, medical malpractice tail coverage, tax strategies, and more. Free for members of MSD. Registration is required.
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The Physicians Foundation Fellowship Program |
The Physicians Foundation opened a Call for Applicants for its Fellowship Program, which advances physicians’ leadership skills to strengthen the physician-patient relationship, support medical practices’ sustainability, and navigate the changing health care system. The Fellowship Program is open to physicians, who are new or mid-career in their practice, and have experience with or interest in addressing social drivers of health (SDOH), improving physician wellbeing, and lifting physician perspectives in health policy discussions. Applications are due Friday, March 25, 2022. The Fellowship Program will last for 12-months beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and participating fellows will receive a stipend of $24,000 as well as reimbursement for program-related travel and lodging expenses. This fellowship requires approximately 10 to 15 hours monthly for project development and implementation, along with external thought leadership activities. Interested physicians must submit an application with a current resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, one of which is recommended to be from their state or county medical society, and a statement of intent that briefly describes how participation in the Fellowship Program will prepare you to make positive, constructive contributions to the medical profession.
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Night at the Blue Rocks for MSD Young Physicians Section Members |
Night at the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington is an exclusive event for MSD early career physician members. The Wilmington Blue Rocks will take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Friday, May 6, with game time starting at 6:35 p.m. As a member of the MSD Young Physicians Section, enjoy a night of minor league baseball and fireworks show following the game. Tickets are free for you and one guest, with the option to purchase additional tickets. Physician members of the MSD Young Physicians Section are those who are age 45 or younger or have been in practice fewer than five years after completing training. The 2022 MSD membership renewal must be up-to-date to register. Ticket purchase deadline is Friday, April 22nd.
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Start Your Education Journey |
MSD has partnered with the University of Delaware to offer you flexible and affordable degree options through a fully online classroom designed for working adults. Learn more.
Education Benefits for Medical Society of Delaware Members
- A 10% Tuition Reduction
- Free Transfer Evaluations
- A Success Coach to help you navigate your education journey
- 100% online programs offer flexibility and convenience
- Six start dates a year
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Click here to receive these benefits!
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The Beebe Medical Foundation announced a $3 million gift from the Ma-Ran Foundation to establish the R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education. The donation will help fund Beebe's Graduate Medical Education program and renovate the historic building that will host third-year medical students in July 2022 and the first class of family medicine residents in July 2023.
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MSD is spotlighting members throughout the state, highlighting medical students, residents, and your practicing colleagues, whether they are new to membership or have been a member over the years.
This week's spotlight is on Haresh Sampathkumar, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, with a special interest in brain injury and concussion, at Delaware Physiatry, LLC in Dover. Read more.
If you would like to be featured in the Member Spotlight section, please contact Michelle Seymour, Manager of Membership.
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John W. Gillespie III, MD - Gillespie Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. |
MSD's Membership Department is pleased to announce the newest members of the Medical Society of Delaware. Welcome to the third oldest medical society in the country! If you know someone interested in joining MSD, please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org with any questions. You could be eligible for a referral discount!
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Christelle Chedrawy, MD-Vascular & Interventional Radiology, ChristianaCare
Justin R. Connor, MD - Growing Bones Pediatric & Neuromuscular Orth. Inst.
Stephen J. Falcheck, MD - Pediatric Neurology, Nemours Children's Hospital
Arthur H. McTighe, MD-Clinical & Anatomic Pathology & Dermatopathology
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MSD members are afforded a seven-day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding applicants for membership. Please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org with any comments.
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The Latin phrase Rerum Cognoscere translates to learn, examine, or become aware of facts or things. In this section, we highlight measurable items of interest in health care from MSD, Delaware, the US, and the world. |
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22%
Percent of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services positions that are vacant.
DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik to the Joint Finance Committee
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Number of complaints of health care entities allegedly blocking access to patient data since new regulations went into effect April 5, 2021.
Health and Human Services
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195 minutes
Average hospital wait time in Delaware, ranking the state second highest in wait time following Maryland.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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April 21 - SAVE THE DATE! MSD Interim Council Meeting, 6:00-8:00 p.m., virtual event.
May 18 - SAVE THE DATE! 2022 Annual Rural Health Conference, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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The information contained herein is solely informational, planned in accordance for a diverse membership audience. This communication reflects news and announcements that have been made available to MSD and is not intended to exclude other pertinent material. The content published is proposed to represent facts of interest and provide awareness to the members. MSD reserves the right to determine what information is relevant to its membership. |
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