On Wednesday, May 7, the Baltimore County Medical Association, and MDAFP are collaborating on a virtual panel, “Physician Compensation: Why is Maryland so Low and What is the Impact?” Join the Baltimore County Medical Association, MDAFP, and the MedChi Council on Economics for the first of three panels exploring factors, impact, and solutions to address low physician compensation in Maryland.

MDAFP’s Vice-President, Dr. Robin Motter-Mast, will serve as moderator and MDAFP President, Dr. Amar Duggirala, will be a panelist.

Discussion topics revolve around why Maryland physicians earn less on average than compared to physicians nationally:

• The limited amount of major insurance carriers in Maryland with several smaller companies.
• Maryland’s Medicare Waiver excluded physicians before MDPCP and EQUIP.
  
• The large disparity of pay between male and female physicians in Maryland.
• Physicians who are employed earn less than those owning their own practice.

This event qualifies for CME. The BCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.5 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.