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Still Time to Reach Out to Congress to Take Action on Medicare Physician Payment – Act Now!
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

As you all likely know, Congress plans to cut Medicare physician payments by 2% starting Jan 1, 2023.  Due to advocacy from our AMA and others, that is an improvement from the planned 4.5% cuts for most physicians, and as much as 9% cuts for Emergency Room visits.  However, to be clear, any cuts to […]

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PHDMC Offers Measles Update – Encourages Vaccination
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

The current measles outbreak going on in Columbus, Ohio is now up to 50 confirmed cases, with a 40% hospitalization rate.  All of the cases are unvaccinated. MCMS has shared a report from Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County with member physicians containing comprehensive information on measles identification, diagnostic testing, case reporting requirements, and prevention […]

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