White House National Provider Vaccine Town Hall |
Virtual Event This Friday Afternoon - No Registration Required |
MSD members are invited to participate in a virtual town hall, Primary Care Providers, Health Systems, and the Next Phase of the Vaccine Rollout taking place on Friday, June 11 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET). The event will feature five conversations with primary care providers, health system leaders, and state health officials on innovative approaches they are taking for patient outreach and implementing vaccination programs at primary care provider offices. Each conversation will be chaired by a different public health leader from the Biden Administration. Please click the following link during the event to attend -
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AMA Delegates to Convene This Week |
Special Meeting of AMA House of Delegates Being Held Virtually |
The Medical Society of Delaware will be represented by its Delegation at the special meeting convened by the American Medical Association (AMA) taking place virtually from June 11-16, 2021. The purpose of the special meeting is to accomplish leadership transitions that would otherwise be addressed in association with the AMA regular Annual Meeting.
Representing MSD at the meeting are: Janice E. Tildon-Burton, MD, Delegate; Stephanie Guarino, MD, Alternate Delegate; Brintha F. Vasagar, MD, Young Physician Representative; Nancy Fan, MD, Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) Delegate; Matthew J. Burday, DO, MSD President; and Mr. Mark Thompson, MSD Executive Director.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva Announces Blood Emergency |
The long-term impact of the pandemic has resulted in a year of decreased donations. The Blood Bank of Delaware (BBD) currently has a two to three-day supply of blood, well below what is needed. Call (888/825-6638) or click to make an appointment to donate.
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Controlled Substance Registration Renewal Deadline Approaches |
Two-Part Continuing Education Course Required for Renewal |
The Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) biennial renewal deadline is June 30, 2021. As a condition of CSR renewal, completion of the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation mandatory two-part continuing education course every two years is required by those who prescribe controlled substances. This course satisfied the renewal requirement. CSR renewal must be completed through the DELPROS system.
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DelVERS Electronic Death Certification |
Law Mandates Medical Certification of Death Electronically |
Governor Carney signed Senate Bill 69 into law on March 30, 2021, mandating the medical certification of death electronically. Anyone who certifies death certificates must register to use the Delaware Vital Events Registration System (DelVERS), which is utilized to register all vital events. A death certificate can be certified anywhere a certifier has access to a computer. DHSC also offers training for using the system. For more information and to access enrollment forms.
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MSD's Voluntary Initiative Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary |
Coordinates Charitable Medical Services |
June 11, 2021, will mark the 20th consecutive year that MSD has proudly served the community through the Voluntary Initiative Program (VIP). VIP is administered by MSD and supported by the Delaware Foundation for Medical Services, a charitable foundation of MSD. VIP is part of Health Care Connection (HCC), a state-funded program that helps coordinate charitable medical services by physicians and provides additional health service resources for patients. HCC links uninsured Delawareans with a medical home and specialty care. Enrolled HCC participants receive discounted medical services based on their income. If you are interested in becoming a VIP physician, please contact Pam Taylor at (302) 366-1143 or Pam.Taylor@medsocdel.org. Read the news release.
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer's Drug |
Approval Given Despite Contradictory Recommendation |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first Alzheimer's treatment intended to slow cognitive decline. The drug Aducanumab, being marketed as Aduhelm, is a first-of-its-kind treatment based on its ability to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain. However, approval was made despite opposition from the FDA's independent advisory committee and some Alzheimer's experts, citing conflicting results from two main clinical trials. Aduhelm is made by Bioen. Read more.
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Use of CPT Code For Cognitive Impairment |
Medicare-Covered Services To Detect And Diagnose Cognitive Impairment |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is raising awareness and use of CPT coding for the detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment. Medicare covers a separate visit for a cognitive assessment for a more thorough evaluation and help with care planning for patients with cognitive impairment. Effective January 1, 2021, CMS increased payment for these services when provided in an office setting, added these services to the definition of primary care services in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, and permanently covers these services via telehealth. Clinicians who report E/M services can offer and bill Medicare for this service. Read more.
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Governor Appoints Special Assistant to Oversee Stimulus Funding |
Also Nominates Commissioner for DOC |
Delaware Correction Commissioner Claire DeMatteis was appointed by Governor Carney as Special Assistant to the Governor to oversee the management of federal stimulus funding received by the State and assist with crisis management projects. This position does not require Senate confirmation. Deputy Corrections Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson, Jr. was nominated to replace DeMatteis as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. Read more.
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STAR Loan Repayment Program Available |
Those Eligible Can Receive Up to $250k In Loan Repayment |
The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) through the Health Resources and Services Administration can provide up to $250,000 in exchange for six years of full-time service at an approved facility. Behavioral health clinicians, paraprofessionals, clinical support staff, and others trained in substance use disorder are encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted through July 22nd. Click for more information and to apply.
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Arthritis-Appropriate Evidence-Based Intervention Program |
Delaware Was One of Two States Without A Program |
Many adults with arthritis are unaware that community-based programs to manage arthritis are available. Joint-friendly physical activity (evidence-based) and self-management education programs are referred to as "arthritis-appropriate evidence-based interventions" (AAEBI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an article on a national pilot project to implement an electronic health record (EHR) referral intervention for adults having an arthritis condition. MSD member Patt E. Panzer, MD served as the health care consultant. Following the end of the national two-year pilot project, Dr. Panzer and her spouse helped to start an AAEBI program in Delaware, which unfortunately was held up due to the pandemic shutdowns. Thank you, Dr. Panzer, for your work and support in helping to implement a much-needed program in Delaware!
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T he General Surgery Residency Program is the third of Bayhealth's Graduate Medical Education program to launch and has recently earned accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Bradford Mitchell, MD, FACS, ECNU is the General Surgery Program Director. Recruiting is already underway for a July 2022 start. Three general surgery residents will join the program each year for a total of 15 in the program's fifth year when it will be operating at full capacity. Read more.
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ChristianaCare Virtual Health is now available at The Coker Family Resource Center, inside Kingswood Community Center. Patients can connect for a virtual appointment with a primary care provider or member of the care team and also receive access to medical services and in-person exams. Read more.
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MSD is spotlighting physician members throughout the state, highlighting your colleagues, whether they are new to membership or have been a member over the years.
This week's spotlight is on Allyssa M. Abel, MD, MPH, an emergency medicine/family medicine resident at ChristianaCare. Read more.
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Premier Educational Partner Spotlight |
MSD is pleased to highlight another of its 2021 Premier Educational Partners, LabCorp. LabCorp has joined with the Medical Society of Delaware in supporting high-quality professional medical education for Delaware physicians and other health care professionals to advance the health and well-being of Delaware's citizens. LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated with guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development, and technology-enabled solutions for more than 115 million patient encounters per year. LabCorp typically processes tests on more than 2.5 million patient specimens per week and supports clinical trial activity in approximately 100 countries through its industry-leading central laboratory business, generating more safety and efficacy data to support drug approvals than any other company. For more information please visit: https://www.labcorp.com/
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Linda F. Korley, MD, Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Services, PA
Briana D. Krewson, Medical Student, ChristianaCare, PCOM Class of 2023
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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 the Medical Society of Delaware, please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org.
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Christian Kasianko, MD, Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Caroline Lawless, MD, Medical Student, ChristianaCare, PCOM Class of 2023
Maria Lopez, Medical Student, Bayhealth, PCOM Class of 2023
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MSD members are afforded a seven-day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding an applicant applying for membership. Please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org with any questions or concerns.
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COVID-19 Resources At A Glance |
Where To Go For Information For You and Your Patients |
MSD has culled information for you to access to get the latest statistics, weekly updates, or information on vaccine administration and testing sites for you and your patients.
Delaware COVID-19 Statistics
Testing Sites
Where Can I Get My Vaccine?
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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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47%
Percent reduction in cost for hospital at home model for cancer care compared to patients recently discharged from hospital.
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$56,000
Biogen's approximate annual wholesale cost of Aduhelm for Alzheimer's treatment.
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95%
Percent accuracy in investigational, touch-base test for predicting blood glucose levels before and after meals.
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June 29-30 - DE Division of Public Health "Cultural Competency Training," 2-day course training for safety-net providers (must register for both days), virtual event. To register (separate registrations): June 29 from 2:30-4:15 p.m.; and June 30 from 10-11:45 a.m.
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