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Coverage of Routine Costs in Clinical Trials by Medicare Advantage Organizations

The Council of the New Hampshire Medical Society has introduced a resolution to the AMA focusing on harmful policies of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) that affect patients who enroll on clinical trials, policies covering the entire gamut of all clinical medicine. In the past months New... Continue Reading

Where we stand with COVID-19 now

As we come to the end of the Public Health Emergency on May 11th, I thought that it might be time to summarize where things stand with COVID-19 as of May 1, 2023. Continue Reading

Meet Dr. Eric Loo, NHMS President 2023! 

Dr. Eric Loo, President of NHMS Council Specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology and Hematopathology, Dr. Loo is an Associate Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Dartmouth Heath, the Pathology Residency’s associate program director, and the lab medical director for Mt.... Continue Reading

Update on House Bill 2 – Governor Sununu’s Budget

In early March, Governor Sununu unveiled his version of the budget (known as House Bill 2). While there’s a lot in there – I’m going to focus on the pieces related to the licensing boards. The House Finance Committee has tasked the House Executive Departments and Administration... Continue Reading

Unhealthy Alcohol Use Awareness

With alcohol related harm growing across the country, the NH Medical Society is launching a new online alcohol resource and awareness campaign through a grant from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Its goals are to increase recognition of alcohol’s potential... Continue Reading

February 28th is Rare Disease Day

February 28th is Rare Disease Day. This is an international initiative to spread awareness and make sure that those affected by rare diseases have a voice. For the last several years, advocates in NH have joined the global effort. Governor Sununu has long supported the cause and has once again... Continue Reading

Attending the President’s State of the Union Address to support a new bill to reduce barriers to MAT

I had the distinct honor of accompanying Senator Maggie Hassan to the President’s State of the Union address on February 7th to promote the importance of a new bill that she sponsored to reduce barriers to Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. The Mainstreaming... Continue Reading

Update from NHMS President

Dear NHMS members: I write to share the news of leadership changes at the NH Medical Society (NHMS). James Potter, who served as our Executive Vice President since 2015, has moved on from NHMS to pursue other opportunities. We are all grateful to James for his advocacy for our organization,... Continue Reading

2022 Election Wrap Up and Look Ahead

As we look forward to the 2023 New Hampshire Legislative Session – physicians will continue to have a strong presence in the legislature. This year’s election saw our largest ever field of physicians (8) and spouses of physicians (8) running for office. Of those 16 total candidates,... Continue Reading

NH Physicians Needed for Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC)

Have you ever felt frustrated that Medicare doesn’t cover a particular service or item, but was unsure about how to go about making it better? If so, please read on… The Medicare program requires their administrative contractors to have an advisory committee composed of subject... Continue Reading

Dr. Eric Loo Inaugurated as the 191th President of the New Hampshire Medical Society

Eric Y. Loo, MD was inaugurated as the 191th president of the New Hampshire Medical Society during its 2022 Annual Scientific Conference held at the Marriott Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle, NH succeeding Dr. Eric Kropp from Bow. Dr. Loo practices hematopathology and molecular genetic... Continue Reading

Upgrades to the NHMS Website & Updated CME Reporting System

On November 1, 2022, the New Hampshire Medical Society (NHMS) upgraded our website, online management system, and CME credential system. These upgrades will benefit both you and our staff team. Below is some information about the change and what you can expect. If you need immediate attention... Continue Reading