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Interested in learning more about MSDC's advocacy efforts, or getting more involved in advocating for your profession? Contact our office to learn more or complete the form below!
The Medical Society represents the physicians and patients of the District of Columbia in discussions with the Council of DC, the DC Departments of Health and Behavioral Health, the DC Boards of Medicine and Pharmacy, plus other members of the medical community.
The District has a different process for passing laws than the federal government. See "How a (DC) Bill Becomes a Law" for an overview of DC's policy-making process.
Keep track of upcoming advocacy events and hearing. Bookmark the MSDC calendar (found here) to see upcoming hearings and how you can testify. Or just contact MSDC/fill out the form below!
Keep track of MSDC legislation
Keep track of the bills moving through the Council that MSDC is tracking. View our online tracking sheet here (25th Council information coming soon)
Advocacy Curriculum Articles
MSDC Publishes 25th Council Report Card
Upon the conclusion of this DC Council session, MSDC published a report card of its wins and progress over the last session. DC Council sessions last two years, so the issues covered are from 2023 and 2024.
Highlighting the report is the immense progress physicians have made in improving the care in the District. Most prominently, MSDC members successfully advocated for one of the most patient-focused prior authorization reform laws in the country. Following the initial bill's passage, physicians again successfully advocated for funding the bill to cover Medicaid and the Alliance.
Other issues covered in the report include:
- Passing the MSDC initiated copay accumulated bill
- Initiating a new Physicians Visit the Council Day advocacy opportunity
- Limiting an onerous scope of practice expansion bill
- Preventing new medical license CME requirements
And more. Read the report using the link below, and access MSDC's 26th Council priorities here.
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