Communication Disruptions May Occur With the Transition |
As you have seen in previous eNews and Views, the Medical Society of Delaware has sold its building located at 900 Prides Crossing in Newark. After considerable due diligence by an ad hoc committee chaired by Brian Galinat, MD, MBA, Treasurer and comprised of MSD physician and staff leadership, a new smaller office space has been identified for us to lease for the next three years located at 651 N. Broad Street, Suite 304, Middletown, DE. This new location will accommodate flexible hybrid office space for the MSD staff and also provide for meeting and event space for when members want to meet in-person, as well as for educational events for physicians, office staff, and the community.
Our official move-out and last day at 900 Prides Crossing is Monday, August 15; however, in the days prior MSD will be relocating furniture and supplies and transitioning services to the new space starting on Thursday, August 11. MSD is working to minimize any disruptions and we ask for your patience as our vendors and team work diligently to relocate computers and telephones.
In the coming days and months ahead, you will receive more updates and information including an invitation for an open-house for all to visit the new office, as well as about strategic planning sessions for MSD to include a deeper dive about the future of our new “home.” Thank you for all that you do, as well as for your support of MSD as we continue to advance our Mission!
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Do You Have an Idea for Change? |
Submit Your Idea as a Resolution and Make a Difference |
Turn your idea into a resolution. MSD is accepting resolutions for health care-related issues to be considered by the Council at the MSD Annual Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st. Resolutions must be submitted in writing by Friday, October 7th. This is an excellent opportunity to share your concerns with your peers and make a difference. Not sure where to start? MSD has created a Resolution Writing Guide to help! Please contact Mary LaJudice, Senior Director of Corporate Services, with any questions or to submit your resolution (Mary.LaJudice@medsocdel.org or 302/593-8589).
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2023 Group Dues Discount: Enrollment Is Now Underway! |
Save on Your Yearly MSD Membership Renewal |
Hospitals, physician practice groups, and affinity groups can take advantage of MSD's group membership renewal discount program and save money on the 2023 regular membership dues! Discounts are applied to those membership categories which are not already discounted. Solo practitioners - get creative and form your own network of physicians to qualify (such as your call group). All physicians within the group must be members of MSD to qualify. Eligibility for the group discount is contingent upon membership application approval for those who are not currently members. Groups must be enrolled in the program by October 14, 2022. Groups who participated in the program in previous years must re-enroll annually. If your group is interested, contact Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org or (302) 224-4905 for details and to start the enrollment process. Download the enrollment form for the 2023 membership cycle.
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US Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act |
House Expected to Pass the Bill At the End of the Week |
After a vote this past weekend, the Senate passed a new spending package, the Inflation Reduction Act, that invests more towards clean energy, lowers health care costs, and raises taxes on large corporations. The substance of the health care provisions within the bill appear to be the most substantial changes to health policy since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. The House plans to take up the bill at the end of this week. Below are key takeaways from the bill.
Health Care
The bill takes some major steps in helping make health care more affordable and is effectively an effort to use the health care system to reduce economic inequality, similar to the ACA. The benefits of the bill pass overwhelmingly to poor, working- and middle-class families. Costs will be supported by increases in corporate taxes and reductions in the profits of pharmaceutical companies.
- For the first time ever, Medicare officials would be able to directly negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over drug costs each year, giving those companies less freedom to set high prices, mostly reducing Medicare spending rather than families' out-of-pocket costs, leading to a reduction in the federal budget deficit.
- The bill sets a $2,000 annual cap on the amount of money that Americans 65 and older pay for drugs. When that cap is reached, a combination of the federal government, private insurers, and drug companies will pay the remaining bills. The new provision will take effect in 2025.
- Out-of-pocket insulin expenses would be capped at $35 a month for Medicare beneficiaries (Part D). A provision was blocked that would have capped insulin prices at $35 a month for those covered under private health care plans. The bill also makes adult vaccines free for both seniors and those enrolled in Medicaid, starting in 2023.
- There’s also a three-year extension on subsidies for those who purchase individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), first implemented during the pandemic for the vast majority of those covered. A typical person in this situation now pays about $80 a month in premiums and with the price set to nearly double next year, it will now remain roughly the same.
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The bill puts $370 billion toward energy and climate reform, which marks the largest federal investment in U.S. history aimed at combating global warming. The investment would help cut U.S. carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Though this falls just short of President Biden’s 50 percent reduction goal over the next decade, environmental experts say it will help get the U.S. back on track as a global leader when it comes to fighting climate change. But, as part of concessions to West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, the bill does boost the production of fossil fuels by mandating that the federal government can auction off more public lands and waters for oil drilling.
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CDC Streamlines COVID-19 Guidance |
Helps Public Better Protect Themselves and Understand Their Risk |
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available for reducing COVID-19 severity, there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic. This is a strategic shift that puts more of the onus on individuals, rather than on schools, businesses and other institutions, to limit viral spread. The agency’s focus now is on highly vulnerable populations, and how to protect them — not on the vast majority of people who at this point have some immunity against the virus and are unlikely to become severely ill. The new recommendations signal that the Biden administration and its medical advisers have decided that the lower fatality rate from covid-19 in a heavily vaccinated population permits a less demanding set of guidelines. Actions to take will continue to be informed by the COVID-19 Community Levels, launched in February. CDC will continue to focus efforts on preventing severe illness and post-COVID conditions, while ensuring everyone has the information and tools they need to lower their risk. This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update. The CDC is not a regulatory body. Its guidelines do not have the force of law. But many government jurisdictions, businesses, schools and millions of people have tried to adhere to the agency’s guidelines during the pandemic.
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At Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests: Reduce Risk of False Negatives |
FDA Issues Safety Communication |
Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication advising people to perform repeat, or serial, testing following a negative result on any at-home COVID-19 antigen test. If repeat testing is not performed after a negative result, an infection may be missed and people may unknowingly spread the SARS-CoV-2 virus to others, especially if they are not experiencing symptoms. The FDA recommends repeat testing following a negative result whether or not someone has COVID-19 symptoms. These recommendations are based on sound scientific evidence and a result of the FDA’s collaboration with government and academic partners to assess at-home COVID-19 antigen test performance and ensure public health remains a top priority, particularly as the school season approaches. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to learn about COVID-19 and the impact of variants on the performance of diagnostic tests designed to detect the virus.
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FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of JYNNEOS Vaccine for Monkeypox |
Current Vaccine Supply Will Not Meet Current Demand |
On Tuesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the JYNNEOS vaccine to allow physicians and other health care professionals to use the vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are determined to be at high risk for monkeypox infection. This will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold. The EUA also allows for use of the vaccine in individuals younger than 18 years of age determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection; in these individuals JYNNEOS is administered by subcutaneous injection. The FDA may issue an EUA to allow emergency use of unapproved vaccines or unapproved uses of approved vaccines. JYNNEOS was approved in 2019 for prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease in adults 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk for smallpox or monkeypox infection.
JYNNEOS is administered beneath the skin (subcutaneously) as two doses, four weeks (28 days) apart. For individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection, the EUA now allows for a fraction of the JYNNEOS dose to be administered between the layers of the skin (intradermally). Two doses of the vaccine given four weeks (28 days) apart will still be needed. There are no data available to indicate that one dose of JYNNEOS will provide long-lasting protection, which will be needed to control the current monkeypox outbreak.
JYNNEOS has been tested in individuals with immunocompromising conditions and has been found to be safe and effective in the trials that were performed to support approval. It was initially developed specifically as an alternative for use in immunocompromised individuals in the event of a smallpox outbreak.
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FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer |
First Approved Therapy Targeted to Patients with HER2-Low Breast Cancer |
Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV infusion for the treatment of patients with unresectable (unable to be removed) or metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) HER2-low breast cancer. This is the first approved therapy targeted to patients with the HER2-low breast cancer subtype, which is a newly defined subset of HER2-negative breast cancer. It is estimated that 287,850 new cases of female breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2022 in the U.S. Approximately 80-85% of those new cases were previously considered to be HER2-negative subtype (including hormone receptor positive and triple negative breast cancer), which means the tumors do not overexpress, or make too many copies of the HER2 protein. Of that proportion of breast cancer diagnoses, about 60% of patients previously classified as having HER2-negative subtype can now be considered as HER2-low. Prior to today’s approval, HER2-low patients received endocrine therapy or chemotherapy. Patients with HER2-low breast cancer are eligible for Enhertu if they have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting, or their cancer returned during, or within 6 months of completing, adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Pfizer, Valneva Initiate Phase 3 Study of Lyme Disease Vaccine |
6k Participants 5 Years and Older Will Be Enrolled in Europe and US |
On Monday, Pfizer and partner Valneva announced the initiation of a Phase 3 clinical study, Vaccine Against Lyme for Outdoor Recreationists (VALOR), to investigate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of their investigational Lyme disease vaccine candidate, VLA15. The Phase 3 VALOR study is planned to enroll approximately 6,000 participants 5 years of age and older and is being conducted at up to 50 sites located in areas where Lyme disease is highly endemic, including the US. VLA15 is delivered in three primary doses followed by a booster. The vaccine targets the outer surface protein of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Blocking this protein apparently inhibits the bacteria's ability to jump from tick to person. The vaccine protects against six forms of the protein expressed by the bacterial species present in North American and Europe. Assuming this Phase 3 trial goes well, the companies would likely submit a request for approval from the Food and Drug Administration in 2025.
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Attorney General Unveils Delaware Abortion Legal Helpline |
Public-Private-Nonprofit Initiative Provides Free Legal Advice & Information |
Abortion is legal in Delaware and abortion rights have been codified under Delaware law since 2017. Recently, Delaware’s General Assembly passed additional legislation expanding abortion access for Delawareans and visitors to our state, including laws protecting providers of abortions and out of state residents seeking or receiving pregnancy termination in Delaware by limiting extradition; protecting medical records; shielding patients from civil actions in other states; and expanding the State’s capacity to provide access to abortion and abortion medication.
Joined by reproductive health advocates, Attorney General Jennings announced on Wednesday the launch of the Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline, a collaborative initiative led by the Department of Justice with support from nearly a dozen partner law firms, and several nonprofit and advocacy groups. The Helpline will provide free legal advice to anyone in need of guidance after the Supreme Court’s June Dobbs decision, including: “know your rights” guidance and referrals to Delawareans seeking abortions; patients seeking to travel to Delaware to obtain an abortion; people and organizations providing support to these patients; and health care professionals. The Abortion Legal Helpline is 100% free, completely confidential, and ready to help Delaware residents, visitors, or health care professionals. The AG’s Abortion Legal Helpline can be reached at (302) 992-8096 or toll-free at (877) 312-2366. In order to ensure anonymity, callers will be asked to leave a message with their question, a callback number, and any instructions on when or how they prefer to be contacted. Those who prefer not to call may also submit written questions online at de.gov/abortionhelpline. The Helpline’s cost-free team of lawyers is managed through the Department of Justice, and intake for questions and referrals will be jointly administered by the Department of Justice and the ACLU of Delaware. Legal questions will be answered on a pro bono basis by attorneys in partner law firms, while service and support referrals will be referred to partner nonprofits including Planned Parenthood of Delaware and the First State Abortion Fund. The Helpline will also develop legal resources for patients, providers, and supporters; provide guidance on organizational policies to support access to reproductive health care; research and advise on organizational policies in order to support access to reproductive health care; and participate in litigation and other efforts to protect and improve access to reproductive health care.
More information on the AG’s Abortion Legal Helpline, Delawareans’ reproductive rights, and abortion resources is available at de.gov/abortionhelpline. Delawareans seeking financial support for reproductive care may contact the First State Abortion Fund at (302) 491-9429 or visit www.firststateabortionfund.org. Information on obtaining abortion medication is available at www.plancpills.org.
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Advancements in Addressing Social Drivers of Health |
First-Ever SDOH Measures Enacted by CMS |
On Tuesday, The Physicians Foundation announced three key advancements as part of its comprehensive recommendations to address social drivers of health (SDOH). Released earlier this year, the Physicians Foundation’s Part One of Three: 2022 Survey of America's Physicians emphasized the importance of SDOH and demonstrated the barriers physicians face in their efforts to address them. In fact, while nine in 10 physicians want to address patients’ SDOH, six in 10 lack the time and ability to do so. In response to these findings, the Physicians Foundation announces the following milestones that will advance how we pay for and deliver care to improve health:
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The first-ever SDOH measure set, submitted by the Physicians Foundation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), was adopted to be included in federal payment programs.
- A new grant program for medical associations was launched to develop state level capacity, resources and data-collection to support physicians in integrating SDOH screenings and SDOH-related resource navigation into their medical practices.
- A new fellow, Ryan Lowery, MD, was appointed to advance research on SDOH and their impact on all aspects of the health care environment.
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A Recovery Plan for America's Physicians |
Embracing the AMA's "Recovery Plan for America's Physicians" |
Physicians will always put the needs of their patients first, even when that means placing themselves at great risk as was the case during the darkest days of COVID-19. In return, our nation needs to reaffirm its commitment to physicians by embracing the American Medical Association’s (AMA's) Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, which seeks fundamental changes to create a health system that better supports patients and physicians today and over the long run.
The Medical Society of Delaware supports this plan, and continues to work at the state and federal levels to support telehealth services, stop scope creep, reduce the burden of prior authorization, and address physician burnout. Our latest success has been the passage of SB 300, signed by the Governor last month. This legislation updates the mandatory reporting requirements for Delaware physicians who have anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges to ensure they are able to seek treatment without undue stigma or fear of loss of medical licensure.
The AMA’s Recovery Plan outlines a five-point strategy to strengthen the physician workforce, recover from the trauma of this pandemic, and improve health care delivery. The AMA’s comprehensive approach includes:
Each of these objectives is within our grasp, and achieving them will streamline health care delivery, improve patient care, and support innovation while simultaneously allowing us to respond more effectively to future public health emergencies. Join MSD in the fight to improve health care in our state and our nation.
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Request to Complete TelehealthLocator Practice Update Form |
Maps Telehealth Practice Information and Gaps in Access to Care |
Through a communication from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), it was indicated that the MidAtlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) is reaching out again for support for their Telehealth Locator project. TelehealthLocator is a collaborative project between the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, South Central, Pacific Basin and Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Centers. TelehealthLocator is a mapping application which aims to provide a single point of access to view and overlay broadband, telehealth provider information, and gaps in access to care. To ensure that the health care services you provide are correctly represented in this tool, please complete the Practice Update Form. If your services are not offered virtually, please complete the form identifying in-person services. The link will take you to a Practice Update Form to add your practice information. The goal moving forward is to have a better idea of who in each state is currently providing telehealth. This information will be publicly available and will enable grant writers, researchers, etc. identify regional telehealth service availability and gaps. It may also be used in the future to potentially identify funding opportunities.
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Lt. Governor Applauded for Support in Advancing Female Leaders |
Collaboration Among Government, Finance, and Technology |
The Chicago Network and Investor Cash Management (ICM) hosted a Chicago event focusing on the collaboration of women leaders in government, finance, and technology. The event, held at The Chicago Club, recognized both Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton for their support of female leaders in these fields. The Chicago Network is an organization of Chicagoland’s prominent and most influential female leaders whose purpose is to empower women to lead. Investor Cash Management (ICM) is a financial technology (FinTech) company transforming individuals into investors with a simple, inclusive approach to finance, with headquarters in Wilmington, DE and offices in Chicago, IL. The group met to discuss best practices and ideas to advance more women into leadership roles to benefit the economy in their states.
Lt. Governor Stratton was also honored as incoming Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). Lt. Governor Hall-Long is a past NLGA chair. Both leaders plan to use their respective platforms to help advance women in business.
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DPH Seeks Applicants for Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Grants |
Mini-Grant Applications Due No Later Than August 17 |
The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Program (PANO) is seeking mini-grant applications as part of the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) initiative to improve community health and reduce chronic health conditions.
PANO expects to award five to eight mini-grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in September. All applications are due no later than August 17. The project period will run from October 2022 to May 2023. PANO will award the mini-grants based on several criteria, including the project’s alignment with AHL outcomes and whether the applicant uses an equity-based approach. Mathematica, the technical assistance contractor on the AHL Initiative, will manage the mini-grant program and contracts on PANO’s behalf. Read more about eligibility and requirements.
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Saint Francis FM Residency Program Seeks PT Preceptor |
Opportunity for Those Nearing Retirement or Transitioning to Part-Time |
The Saint Francis Family Medicine Residency Program is looking for part-time preceptors to work with their residents in the outpatient office. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge one to three half days per week, they would love to have you join them! This opportunity is perfect for a board-certified family medicine physician who is moving toward a part-time practice or retirement, or is just interested in teaching the next generation and can spare a half day or two or three. The office suite is under renovation, so you will be working in a beautiful new facility that is now in the final phases of completion! Excellent compensation, flexible days. If interested, please email Louise at louise.digenova@che-east.org.
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Update Your MSD Membership Profile |
Developing a Diverse Membership; Mitigating Health Disparities |
Through the mission of the MSD Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, MSD is taking an inward look at our organization and all the internal and external ways we can drive meaningful change to our goal of building a culture of belonging, mitigating health disparities, and ensuring a diverse membership and leadership team. Because we have not collected this information in the past, no one knows how many particular racial or ethnic identities are among our members, what the percentages are, and how they correspond with the communities we serve. Our desire is to advance health equity and to help ensure the state of Delaware has representative care and is culturally responsive. A diverse workforce and an inclusive culture are important first steps toward improving the equity
in care delivery.
To this end, MSD is asking its members to help by updating their demographic data regarding their race and ethnicity. Providing this information is completely voluntary and confidential; however, the more who participate, the better understanding we will have of our membership. This information will not be made public. Those wishing to participate can navigate to the MSD website log in, input your Username (the preferred email address we have on file for you, i.e., the email address to which you received this message) and Password that you have created (or click "forgot password" if you have not yet set up login credentials). Once logged in: Click on the “Demographic Information” tab on your profile page. Click on the pencil icon in the top right corner of the box to edit your information. Choose from the options provided for race. Select "Y" for yes or "N" for no regarding whether you are of Hispanic or Latinx ethnicity. If you need assistance, MSD staff is here to assist. Please contact Michelle Seymour, Manager of Membership (302/279-6412) to take your information and update your profile for you.
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Health Care Heroes Event at Delaware Turf |
Free Event for Physicians and Their Families |
Each year, the DE Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, DE honors champions for the facility who exemplify dedication, passion, and commitment to its success and the success of the community. Honorees have their name retired on a jersey, which is displayed prominently at DE Turf. This year, Healthcare Heroes at Bayhealth and across central Delaware are being recognized. Save the date for a night that’s all about celebrating you and your families on Saturday, August 27th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the DE Turf Sports Complex. Enjoy games for all ages, entertainment, DJ, giveaways, and food. A fireworks display will light up the sky in the evening. This is a free event, however, registration is preferred. Please register via email to Bonnie@DETurf.com. Download the flyer.
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Combating the Cost of Rising Health Insurance Premiums |
Find the Right Financial Fit for Your Benefits Program |
With the costs of medical insurance continuing on their upward spiral, many employers are looking for creative and more aggressive cost control solutions. My Benefit Advisor has seen more and more of their clients turn to alternative funding to reduce costs and provide quality benefits to their employees. There are a variety of cost saving alternatives in the market. The experts at My Benefit Advisor can help you navigate your situation as well as help you understand and implement any of these options. Because alternative funding solutions are often geared towards specific group sizes, My Benefit Advisor will be hosting two separate webinars to discuss the options available in more detail. MSD encourages you to sign up for the session specific to your number of employees or contact My Benefit Advisor directly to schedule a one-on-one conversation.
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UNDER 25 EMPLOYES
Monday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m. ET
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OVER 25 EMPLOYEES
Wednesday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET
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MSD Announces Its Next Pubs and Politics Event |
Your Opportunity to Discuss Health Care Issues with Delaware Legislators |
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to participate in this MSD event, featuring one-on-one discussions with state legislators, complimentary food and drink, and a chance to meet and connect with colleagues at a Delaware landmark! This Pubs and Politics event will take place on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the University & Whist Club (805 N. Broom St., Wilmington). Feel free to drop by when you can! Registration deadline is October 3rd. Register here. |
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Upcoming MSD Events You Won't Want to Miss! |
October 11 - MSD's Pubs and Politics, University & Whist Club, 805 N. Broom St., Wilmington, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Registration deadline October 3.
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Become a Winning Political Strategist |
The 2022 Campaign School returns in-person at the AMA offices in Washington, DC from September 29 to October 2. This comprehensive, bi-partisan program molds participants into winning political strategists with an understanding of strategy, message, and campaign plans. Physicians, spouses of physicians, residents and medical students are all welcome to participate. Space is limited and the deadline to register is Sept. 4, so reserve your spot now.
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Beebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a virtual town hall for a discussion on Monkeypox virus in Sussex County at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. David A. Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE, President & CEO, and Bill Chasanov, DO, Beebe’s Chief Population Health Officer, will share updates on Monkeypox as a public health concern. The overall risk to the public remains low at this time, however, awareness and education about the virus is the best way to reduce possible spread. To watch, join Beebe’s Facebook or YouTube page for the live presentation. Recordings will be published for viewing after the town hall ends. Live ASL interpretation will be available on screen.
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Monkeypox Information Finder |
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COVID-19 County Level Check |
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Know Your COVID-19 Community Level |
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COVID-19 Community Levels are a tool provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in your area.
Information as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th:
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New Castle County
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COVID-19 Information Finder |
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Muhammad D. Altaf, DO - TY/Diagnostic Radiology Resident, ChristianaCare
Katrina Chuah, DO - TY/Diagnostic Radiology Resident, ChristianaCare
Alexandra T. Ford, MD - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Catherine M. Goodwin, DO - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Alexandra J. Haraczy, MD - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Rahil Kheirkhah, DO - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Jennifer R. Liberato, MD - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Jyoti Nair, DO - Psychiatry Resident, ChristianaCare
Andrew T. Nguyen, DO - Interventional Radiology, ChristianaCare
Casey K. O’Neil, DO - TY/Diagnostic Radiology Resident, ChristianaCare
Nirav N. Patel, DO - TY/Diagnostic Radiology Resident, ChristianaCare
Benjamin L. Russell, MD - General Surgery Resident, ChristianaCare
Emily Ann Smith, MD - Psychiatry Resident, ChristianaCare
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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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Dannielle L. Allen, DO - Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Taimur Bayar-Masood - Internal Medicine Resident, Bayhealth
Andrew C. Blake, MD - Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Alexander B. Blau, DO - Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Alexandra Rose Toben Cohn, MD - Family Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Deanna M. Gorgei, DO - Family Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Usama Khan, MD - Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Pierce E. Knox, DO - Family Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Peter L. Lorenz, MD - EM/FM Resident, ChristianaCare
Adarsh V. Rao, MD - Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Robert A. Ries, MD - Family Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Kristina L. Ruff, DO - EM/FM Resident, ChristianaCare
Brian P. Thedy, MD - EM/FM Resident, ChristianaCare
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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 on the current pending member(s) listed above.
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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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4.3%
Rise in Medicare payments for hospital inpatient services for fiscal 2023 under a final rule published by CMS.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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910
Estimate of the number of people in Delaware who will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022.
American Lung Association
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Estimate of the number of people in Delaware who will die from lung cancer in 2022.
American Lung Association
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August 25 - Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Climate and Health First Annual 2022 Climate and Health Conference, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., virtual. Registration is open and free to the public. For those looking for CME credit, the fee is $20.
August 27 - DE Turf Sport Complex Health Care Heroes Recognition, 6:00-9:00 p.m., register by email to Bonnie@DETurf.com.
September 15 - SAVE THE DATE! DSOMS Fall CME Dinner
September 17 - DNREC Public Beach Cleanup, Herring Point, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration is limited.
October 5 & 6 - Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association and Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association Joint virtual 2022 Fall Conference.
October 11 - MSD's Pubs and Politics, University & Whist Club, 805 N. Broom St., Wilmington, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Registration deadline October 3.
October 22 - 2022 John Scholz Stroke Education Conference, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration will open on August 22nd.
November 1, 2, 3 - SAVE THE DATES! MSD Annual Meeting (Council Meeting, Holding Company Board of Directors Meeting, Educational program), all beginning at 6:00 p.m., virtual.
November 5 - MSD "It's OBVIOUS" Campaign for Kids 5k Run/Walk, & Community Health Fair, Rockford Park, 9:00 a.m., 9th St and Tower Rd, Wilmington.
November 5 - SAVE THE DATE! MSD Inaugural Gala, Smyrna Opera House
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Was the information in this newsletter useful? If so, forward to a friend to let them know the value of your Medical Society of Delaware membership. |
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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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