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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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Dr. Jill Finkelstein Took the Path Less Traveled to Arrive in Medicine
May 30, 2022
Meet Membership Committee member Dr. Jill Finkelstein
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Dr. Laurie Duncan Sets Sail and Pursues Her Dreams
May 13, 2022
Learn more about MSDC Board member and Physician Health Committee member Dr. Laurie Duncan
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From Pets to People, Dr. Cashell Knew Medicine Was For Him
May 4, 2022
Learn more about Membership Committee member and veteran Dr. Alan Cashell.
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Dr. James Cobey Sails Calmer Waters These Days
April 12, 2022
MSDC member Dr. James Cobey has led a storied career spanning more than five decades.
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Living in China as a High School Student established Laura Sander’s Healthcare Career Track
March 28, 2022
Learn more about MSDC member and Sibley Hopkins physician Dr. Laura Sander.
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Public Health News
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MSDC Joins the DC Veterinary Medical Association and Other Health Groups Celebrating One Health Day
November 3, 2023
Every year, the world celebrates One Health Day on November 3rd. This year, the DC Veterinary Medical Association and the Medical Society of DC are collaborating to highlight the value of One Health coordination at the local level, here in Washington, DC.
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Alert from DHCF on Lead Screening and Reporting Requirements
November 1, 2023
Learn more about requirements for patients with lead exposure or potential exposure.
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Issues on 719A Form (Prior Authorization) for DC Medicaid patients
October 23, 2023
Dr. Arrel Olano talks about how he and MSDC worked together to solve a prior authorization "requirement".
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MSDC Seeks Infection Control Experts for Video Series
October 19, 2023
The videos will be part of MSDC's work for Project Firstline.
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth Reform
October 19, 2023
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered by burnout and epidemics.
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DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine Speakers
October 16, 2023
Help your local community by sharing your medical knowledge at meetings.
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task Force
October 11, 2023
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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Prior Auth Bill Takes Big Step Towards Becoming Law
October 5, 2023
The Council voted to pass the bill - see what's next for the bill to become law.
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MSDC Board Member Testifies For Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
September 28, 2023
Dr. Winston shows how a physician can influence a healthcare issue for the better by testifying before a Council committee.
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Committee on Health Passes Prior Auth Reform Bill
September 26, 2023
Today marks a major step in passing DC's first bill to completely regulate the prior auth process within the District.
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