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MSDC Applauds Councilmember Cheh and Colleagues for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform Bill

February 15, 2022

Legislation would allow patients to receive the care they need without undue burden

It’s A Matter Of Time for Dr. Hay

February 14, 2022

Meet MSAF Board Member and MSDC member Dr. Christi Hay

MSDC Partners with Unity Insurance to Provide Direct Access to Insurance Advisors

February 10, 2022

The partnership aims to provide physicians in the District with direct access to insurance professionals who prioritize objective and effective communication and strategy to meet the specific needs for medical practices in Washington D.C.

New DC Health Regs Require Boosters By March 1

February 10, 2022

All licensed healthcare workers must be vaccinated and boosted by the end of the month.

Research Suggests Residency Is a Key Turning Point in Long-term Physician Wellbeing

February 7, 2022

Residency marks a significant step in the physician career path. However, according to a recent research letter, it also comes with a significant negative shift in wellbeing.

An Abundance of Family Support Makes the Difference for Dr. Singh

February 4, 2022

Learn a little more about MSDC member Dr. Nicole Singh

WIM Chair Dr. Kasaraneni Interviewed on WJLA for National Women Physicians Day

February 3, 2022

The interview focused on MSDC's event and the lack in pay equality for female physicians.

New Study: Women Physicians Face Major Hurdles on Pumping at Work

February 1, 2022

Physicians who need to pump breast milk at work face major hurdles to doing so, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

HBR: Why So Many Women Physicians Are Quitting

February 1, 2022

The discussion of the disproportionate burden on women physicians goes mainstream with this HBR article.

Report: Insurers Falling Short on Mental Health Parity

January 31, 2022

Payers are supposed to treat mental health like physical health, but the report shows many still differentiate in coverage.

AMA: Why Systems Leaders Should Be Authentic on Burnout

January 27, 2022

Dr. Nigel Girgrah talks about how his wellness journey influences his wellness policies for Ochsner Health.

Board of Medicine January Meeting Provides Regional Licensure Update

January 26, 2022

The Board provided updates, including on the licensed medical professional census.

Medscape survey: Half of physicians burned out

January 24, 2022

Burnout rates were highest in those dealing with COVID surges, although the reported reasons for burnout were universal in medicine.

MSDC Launches The Healthy Physician Foundation

January 20, 2022

The new charitable organization will allow the Society to grow its Wellbeing Program and Physician Health Program.

Taking Measured Risks with Dr. Angela Wu

January 18, 2022

Enjoy a member profile of MSDC early career section leader Dr. Angela Wu

Mayor Declares New Public Health Emergency

January 12, 2022

The new declaration is limited in scope to dealing with the medical needs of the District population. This story will be updated as information becomes available.

National Academy of Medicine Releases New Wellbeing Resource Compendium

January 11, 2022

The National Academy of Medicine has created a new set of resources to help healthcare facilities and employees battle burnout.

KevinMD: We must start looking for drowning colleagues

January 11, 2022

Dr. Allyson Hart speaks to the need for the entire physician community to be ready to help colleagues in crisis, likening physician suicide to drowning.

NEW! January 5th DC Health Updates for HCP Monitoring and Return to Work

January 5, 2022

DC Health released January 5 updates to its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the potential impact on medical staffing.

AMA: How Physicians, Health Systems Can Cut Stigma on Seeking Help

January 5, 2022

Dr. Mark Greenawald provides some advice on how physicians and health systems can work now to prevent healthcare burnout.