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2022 Looks to Be A Very Busy Year in Physician Advocacy

January 4, 2022

Physicians will need to be strong advocates for and against the major issues MSDC expects the DC Council to debate this calendar year.

DC Health Updates HCP Quarantine Guidance Based on CDC Updates

December 29, 2021

DC Health updates its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the surge in positive COVID cases in the District and its potential impact on medical staffing.

Dr. Lecuyer: Balances The Weight of Policy Advocacy with Levity

December 29, 2021

Check out our newest member profile and learn a little more about Executive Committee member Dr. Matthew Lecuyer

MSDC’s 2021 Annual Report Showcases DC Physician Achievements

December 28, 2021

MSDC’s 2021 accomplishments include increased physician wellbeing resources, major advocacy wins, and a growing and active physician membership. See the brief 2021 Annual Report video and 2021 highlights.

DC to Require Vaccinations for Most Indoor Congregate Settings

December 22, 2021

Patrons of most DC businesses will now have to show proof of vaccination to enter.

Advocacy Curriculum: Looking Back on 2021 Year in Advocacy

December 21, 2021

This year saw some major wins in the physician agenda as well as the introduction of new tools to help with advocacy.

DC Reinstitutes Mask Mandate and Declares Public Emergency

December 20, 2021

DC residents will be required to wear a mask indoors and the District will be ramping up its COVID testing capabilities.

Study: Healthcare Practitioners Leaving Medicine Due to COVID

December 16, 2021

Not surprisingly, COVID is driving burnout and a healthcare worker shortage.

Councilmember Mary Cheh introduces Copay Accumulator Bill

December 15, 2021

The bill is a top advocacy priority for MSDC because it will help patients more easily afford prescription drugs.

DC Board of Medicine Takes Next Step For Regional Reciprocity

December 15, 2021

The Board voted to take the next step in helping DC reach a physician license reciprocity agreement with Maryland and Virginia.

MSDC Board Looks Back on Productive Past and Ahead to Bright Future

December 14, 2021

The MSDC Board met for the last time in 2021 to meet with special guests and plan for the upcoming year.

From the Hospital to the Kitchen, Dr. Nevin Uses Her Talent

December 13, 2021

Learn a little more about the new president of the Medical Society in this special profile

Senate Passes Legislation to Halt Medicare Physician Payment Cuts

December 10, 2021

Potential economically devastating payments cuts are delayed for many physicians for the upcoming year.

Report: Digital Medical Experience For Patients a Major Determinant in Booking an Appointment

December 8, 2021

According to a new Press Ganey report, healthcare providers who ignore their digital presence are in danger of losing patients.

AMA: Three Ways Doctors Can Find Courage to Tell Their Burnout Stories

December 8, 2021

Dr. Jillian Horton provides three tips for helping physicians break the burnout cycle by learning to talk about their experiences.

Study: Female Physicians Earn $2m Less Over Career

December 7, 2021

A self-reported study shows male physicians start earning more money than female physicians early in their careers and keep earning more throughout.

New AMA Podcast on Strategies for Managing Suicidal Ideation

December 6, 2021

A new podcast from the AMA features speakers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Study: Pre-Vaccine Pandemic Expanded Moral Injury to All Healthcare Workers

December 3, 2021

The study shows that moral injury came in different ways over time in 2020 and needs to be addressed by healthcare employers.

MSDC Asks SHPDA to Clarify Certificate of Need Process

December 2, 2021

MSDC seeks clarification on when a certificate of need is required for a change in a practice.

Partake in the Season of Giving with MSDC Wellness Programs

December 1, 2021

Your money, time, and advocacy help us build programs to support physicians in their greatest time of need.