Annapolis, MD (June 27, 2024) – Schwartz, Metz, Wise, and Kauffman, P.A. (SMWK), a leading law and lobbying firm in Annapolis, MD has named Andrew G. “Drew” Vetter, Esq. as a Partner and Danna L. Kauffman, Esq. as Managing Partner.Drew joined SMWK in September 2022 and advises numerous firm clients across a diverse range of [...]
Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – Tobacco use — and the harmful effects of vaping on young people in particular — was a critical issue in several substantial pieces of legislation faced by the General Assembly this year. Senate Bill 1056 – the Tobacco Retail Modernization Act of 2024 was [...]
Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – After three long years of unwavering work, legislation which reforms the Maryland Physician Assistant (PA) law (House Bill 806/Senate Bill 167: Physician Assistants – Revisions – Physician Assistant Modernization Act of 2024) was finally adopted. Discussions between MedChi and the PAs initially began during [...]
Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – In the fall of 2023, MedChi adopted a resolution that supports the elimination of non-compete clauses in physician contracts and limits their scope; this was the result of many years’ work by MedChi’s Restrictive Covenant Task Force. House Bill 1388 – Labor and Employment [...]
Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – After almost two years of advocacy and negotiations, Senate Bill 791/House Bill 932: Health Insurance – Utilization Review – Revisions passed the General Assembly. Passage of this bill represents a major policy win for MedChi, and the patients cared for by our members. With [...]
