Law and Advocacy Division

The Law and Advocacy Division serves as an information and advocacy conduit to and from members on matters of legal, legislative, and regulatory concern to Maryland physicians and analyzes public policy issues affecting physicians and health care. The Division ensures that members are kept informed of legal and regulatory changes affecting the practice of medicine and spearheads advocacy efforts directed at government agencies and business entities regarding developments in these areas. In addition, the attorneys assigned to the Division provide general legal services to MedChi.

Information Center 

The Information Center serves as a telephone-based resource for member questions regarding all facets of the practice of medicine. Staff of the Law and Advocacy Division provide information to member callers regarding topics such as medical records release and security, physician licensure, and managed care hassles. Reach the Information Center at jallers@medchi.org or at 410-539-0872, ext. 309.

Legislative Office

The Legislative Office, located close to the State House in downtown Annapolis, coordinates MedChi's legislative activities, working closely with MedChi's lobbyist and physician activists to ensure that the voice of MedChi and Maryland physicians is heard in the General Assembly. The Legislative Office produces the Legislative Update weekly while the legislature is in session, arranges for physician testimony on bills, and staffs the meetings of the MedChi Legislative Committee.  Reach the legislative office by e-mail at legislative.medchi@erols.com, or by phone at  410-974-8384 or 301-858-5230.

Law and Advocacy Division Links

Information Center - ask Law & Advocacy  

NEW MedChi-MHA Physician Workforce Study (Members Only)

Ethical Opinions

Compendium (Members Only)

HIPAA Update

HIPAA FAQ - Gain insight with Q&A's

Legislative Office

Clean Claims Rules

Uniform Credentialing Form

HMO Waiver

State and Federal Agencies

Maryland Health Care Commission

Maryland Insurance Commission

Maryland Physician Licensing

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

HealthChoice

Medicare


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