MDCSCO is dedicated to ensuring you stay informed during the COVID-19 crisis. Click above to find all of the latest resources from ASCO, ASH, COA, HOSS, and important Industry News related to the crisis.

COVID-19 News Specific to MDCSCO Members:

Financial Resources for Maryland Businesses, Find out more

 

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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CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FROM THE CDC
CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PROVIDERS
FROM THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

As of January 1, 2021, there will be significant changes to the office and outpatient Evaluation and Management (E&M) services (CPT ® codes 99202-99215) for both new and established patients.

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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:

  • Free attendance at ALL MDCSCO events.
  • A legislative voice on issues of high priority to the practice of oncology.
  • Being a member of one of the U.S.'s strongest ASCO state affiliates and representation at ASCO.
  • Representation at NCCN.
  • Opportunity to be considered for elected office and other leadership roles within MDCSCO.

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MDCSCO October 24, 2018
Membership and Awards Dinner
Award Recipient Sheila Ross

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All dates are tentative, subject to change. Locations will be announced when finalized.

POSTPONED - April 29 - Wednesday - Allied Professionals Dinner
June 17 - Wednesday - ASCO Update
September 30 - Wednesday - Hot Topics
December 2 - Wednesday - Industry Spotlight

Current news

  • March 20, 2020 - Federal Probe Into China Ties at U.S. Institutions May Affect Blameless Researchers, Find out more
  • March 20, 2020 - Trump’s Plan to Import Canadian Drugs Faces Continuing Opposition, Find out more
  • March 9, 2020 - Juul Labs Sought to Court AGs as Teen Vaping Surged, Find out more
  • March 3, 2020 - Community Oncology Files Amicus Brief with Supreme Court Supporting State Regulation of PBMs, Find out more
  • March 2, 2020 - The Association Between Drug Rebates and List Prices, 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

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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.