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Join MCMS Alliance for Their Seasonal Gatherings
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

MCMS Alliance enjoyed their first Fall gathering at NCR Country Club on Thursday, October 26, celebrating “Muffins, Mimosas and Monsters.” See photos below. You don’t want to miss the next event, a special after-hours private, unique holiday shopping event at The Little Exchange (45 Park Avenue, Oakwood Ohio) where all proceeds will benefit Dayton Children’s […]

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DEA Takeback Day in Montgomery County Saturday, October 29
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

The opioid epidemic continues in Montgomery County with almost 250 overdose deaths so far this year.  Providers have an important role to play in preventing medication misuse and addiction before it begins by promoting the safe use and disposal of medications. The Montgomery County Prevention Coalition, the Community Overdose Action Team, Public Health, local police […]

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Join National Effort to “Fix Medicare Now”
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

“According to an AMA analysis of Medicare Trustees data, Medicare physician payment has been reduced 26% adjusted for inflation from 2001-2023.  The Medicare physician payment system lacks an adequate annual physician payment update, unlike those that apply to other Medicare provider payments.  A continuing statutory freeze in annual Medicare physician payments is scheduled to last […]

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“The Disposables” Exhibit Highlights the Tragedy of Physician Suicide
Montgomery County Medical Society Provided by MCMS Administration

Disappearing Doctors partnered with the Ohio State Medical Association to present a special gallery exhibit program that is open to the public through October 20, 2023. The following summary was provided by Lisa Egbert, MD, who, along with John Lyman, MD, attended the Opening Session on behalf of MCMS. Please read below Dr. Egbert’s poignant […]

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