Welcome!The Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (“MDCSCO”) is committed to improving the quality and delivery of care in medical oncology in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. We promote appropriate standards of care in oncology and cooperate with investigators conducting cancer research. In addition, we assist in the continuing education of oncologists and educate the public, the government, insurance carriers, and other health care providers about appropriate prevention of cancer and other therapeutic options for patients with cancer. We encourage you to join more than 400 current members in providing the leadership in our progressive future. Click here to find out more about our membership.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ONCOLOGISTS
NO MORE DUES!
The Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology now offers FREE professional memberships to physician oncologists. Click here for the flyer. As a member, you get the following benefits:
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MDCSCO October 24, 2018
Membership and Awards Dinner
Award Recipient Sheila Ross
UPCOMING MEETINGS
2020 - SAVE THE DATES!
(See the event calendar for more info!)
All dates are tentative, subject to change. Locations will be announced when finalized.
January 22 - Wednesday - ASH Update
Hotel at Arundel Preserve
7795 Arundel Mills Blvd.
Hanover, MD 21076
6:15 pm Reception and Exhibits
7:15 pm Dinner and Program
Click here to register.
February 25 - San Antonio Breast Cancer Update
in Collaboration with the Maryland Breast Cancer Coalition
Four Seasons, Baltimore
200 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
6:15 pm - Reception with Exhibits
7:15 pm - Dinner
Free for MDCSCO and MBCC members and their guests
Click here to register.
March 25 - Wednesday Public Affairs Dinner
April 29 - Wednesday - Allied Professionals Dinner
June 17 - Wednesday - ASCO Update
September 30 - Wednesday - Hot Topics
December 2 - Wednesday - Industry Spotlight
Current news
- Jan. 8, 2020 - US Cancer Death Rate Drops by Most on Record, Find out more
- Dec. 10, 2019 - FDA can regulate e-cigarettes just like conventional cigarettes, appeals court says, Find out more
- Nov. 26, 2019 - Mandatory CMS Radiation Oncology Model Goes on the Back Burner, Find out more
- Nov. 21, 2019 - Blue Cross Association Launching National Provider Network, Find out more
- Nov. 18, 2019 - ASCO Policy Brief on CAR-T Therapy, Find out more
NEW! Directive and order of the MD Secretary of Health!
There is a new requirement for Maryland physicians and health care providers to report suspected vaping illnesses to the local health departments, as well as for physicians and health care providers to take additional steps.
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Letter from Senator Bill Ferguson to MD Senators on Assignments
Click here to read the letter
The Maryland Insurance Administration has developed a new webpage for health care providers with information and complaint processes related to:
1) prompt pay/clean claims;
2) retroactive denial of claims/recoupment;
3) credentialing; and
4) when you are not on a carriers HMO or provider panel.
Click here for more.
Corporate Members
Affiliates
News
Congress Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age, Increases Federal Investment in Cancer Research
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Medical Oncology: Learning & Assessment Now Open for Registration
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Patient-Centered Standards for Medically Integrated Dispensing
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ASCO to Launch Association for Clinical Oncology in January 2020
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ASCO Policy Brief Explains How Co-Pay Accumulators and Co-pay Maximizers Increase Cost of Cancer Care for Patients
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