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Board Approves Interim Policy on Practice by Limited Licensees during the Public Health Emergency 

1/12/2022 Board of Registration in Medicine

The policy allows holders of a limited license to engage in "internal moonlighting" provided that certain conditions are met.

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 1/6/2022  

1/12/2022 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the January 6, 2022 meeting of the Board

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Board Revises Interim Policy on Continuing Medical Education Requirement 

12/21/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Physicians whose licenses are due for renewal between January 1, 2022 and February 28, 2022 and who have not completed all CME required for such renewal may renew their licenses but shall complete any such outstanding CME requirements by March 1, 2022.

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 12/16/21 

12/16/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the December 16, 2021 meeting of the Board

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 12/2/21 

12/02/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Board

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The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine Guidance on Statutory Physician Responsibilities When Making an Initial Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease 

11/18/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

The Board of Registration in Medicine offers this guidance to assist physicians in fulfilling their obligations under GL c112, § 12G½

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 11/18/21 

11/18/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the November 18, 2021 meeting of the Board

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The Massachusetts Board of Registration Adopts Policy Requiring CME on the Topic of Implicit Bias in Healthcare 

11/18/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Policy will go into effect beginning June 1, 2022

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 11/4/21 

11/04/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the November 4, 2021 meeting of the Board

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Emergency Temporary License Application for Out-of-State Physicians - Expiration Date Extended to March 31, 2022 

10/21/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

The Board of Registration in Medicine established an Emergency Temporary License Application for out-of-state physicians to assist in meeting the increased demand for physician services in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 10/21/21 

10/21/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the October 21, 2021 meeting of the Board

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Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action – 10/7/21 

10/07/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

Disciplinary action ordered at the October 7, 2021 meeting of the Board

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Emergency Temporary License Application for Out-of-State Physicians - Expiration Date Extended to December 31, 2021 

9/21/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

The Board of Registration in Medicine established an Emergency Temporary License Application for out-of-state physicians to assist in meeting the increased demand for physician services in Massachusetts.

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The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine Guidance on COVID Exemptions 

9/20/2021 Board of Registration in Medicine

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine is providing this guidance to address physicians issuing vaccination or mask exemptions.