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MSDC Submits Comments on Pharmacist Prescribing Proposed RegsJune 25, 2023
MSDC responded to proposed regulations with questions on scope of practice and other avenues to meet the common goals of more widely available birth control.
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DC Health Announces Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is Open in DCJune 23, 2023
The Department announces who is eligible for a DC license through IMLC and how to apply.
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It is Medicaid Renewal Time!June 20, 2023
Medicaid eligibility renewals were on pause during the public health emergency to ensure continued access to care, including COVID vaccines, testing, and treatment.
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MSDC and Many Many Others: Reform Prior AuthMay 25, 2023
The highly anticipated hearing on the MSDC supported prior auth bill brought out numerous people and organizations agreeing that we need to #FixDCPriorAuth
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MSDC Welcomes New Dialysis Unit Located in Ward 8May 23, 2023
Facility will help address a disparity in care in the District.
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DC healthcare community comes together to celebrate service, leadership and public healthMay 11, 2023
The Capital Healthcare Honors honored four award recipients and the physician community.
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Join the MSDC Prior Auth Sign-On LetterMay 9, 2023
Thank the Committee on Health for holding a hearing and encourage them to have a quick mark-up.
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MSDC President Gives Advice to Council on Post-Pandemic Health IssuesMay 5, 2023
Dr. Bathgate listed for the Committee on Health a number of issues to take note of as the public health emergency winds down.
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Copay Accumulator Bill Passes DC CouncilMay 2, 2023
The bill is one of the physician community's top priorities.
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Survey: Nurse Shortage Shows No Signs of EasingMay 2, 2023
Even "post-pandemic", the nation's nurses say they want change. This will impact your medical practice.
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