Important Issues

As part of the Society's continued collaboration with the District government, the Board of Directors invited Dr. Chimene Liburd, the new Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), to present at our June Directors' meeting.

Dr. Liburd spoke with the Board about DHCF's management structure, her goals for working with healthcare stakeholders, and department goals that will impact the healthcare community. The Board and Dr. Liburd had a robust discussion on shared priorities as well as pain points for the physician community with Medicaid. The conversation continues a great working relationship between DHCF and MSDC.

In addition to this presentation, the Board on Monday:

• Approved a new "fast track to leadership" plan to help medical students and residents prepare for future leadership opportunities in organized medicine.
• Accepted the final report of the Public Health Task Force and thanked it for its work.
• Approved the date (November 1) and location (coming soon) for the 2024 annual meeting of members.
• Agreed to contract with the Rhode Island Medical Society to staff the Physician Health Program.

The next Board of Directors meeting is September 16 at MSDC's offices.