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MSDC Partners with Perla to Enhance Member Access to Trusted Healthcare Advisors

August 26, 2021

Partnership with local, physician-founded B2B platform aims to help busy DC physicians

DC Issues New Requirement on Vaccines for Healthcare Workers

August 16, 2021

The new order essentially means you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 if you want to practice medicine in the District.

MSDC, Healthcare Community Push Passage of Temporary License Waiver Extension

August 12, 2021

If signed, the law allows temporarily licensed healthcare workers until the end of this year to apply for a permanent license.

COVID CME Requirement and MSDC Statement

August 11, 2021

MSDC continues to oppose content specific CME and objects to the short time frame given by the emergency order.

MSDC Executive Committee Endorses Statement on Vaccine Requirements at Medical Facilities

August 11, 2021

MSDC believes medical facilities should be permitted to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Joint Commission Study: Female Physicians Suffering Higher Burnout Rates

August 10, 2021

Work and environmental factors drove higher burnout among female faculty in this site study.

MSDC Joins AMA, AAP DC on Amicus Supporting Minor Consent for Vaccines Law

August 9, 2021

The brief argues the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act is based on good public health and policy, and should be upheld.

Member Spotlight: Reginald Robinson

August 5, 2021

Our member spotlight is the newest President of the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association.

55% of Physicians Know a Colleague Who Considered, Attempted, or Died by Suicide

August 5, 2021

The Physicians Foundation research provides clear evidence the pandemic accelerated physician burnout and decrease in mental health.

JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy Complications

August 2, 2021

The new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.

DC Ends Public Health Emergency - Now What?

July 27, 2021

Licensure waivers will be ending soon as the Mayor transitions some governance back to regular order.

DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare Report

July 26, 2021

The report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.

Mayor Bowser Signs Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products

July 22, 2021

The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.

Hopping, Steven

July 22, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet Steven Hopping, a plastic and cosmetic surgeon who is dedicated to helping underserved patients around the globe.

DISB Issues Guidance on Ending Prohibition of Insurance Cancellations

July 21, 2021

The guidance will impact patients who have delayed paying insurance premiums and will now need to create repayment plans.

CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (Updated)

July 14, 2021

CMS's fee schedule shows a reduced conversion factor due to the expiration of last year's increase.

MSDC Board Member Matthew Lecuyer Named Chair of AMA YPS

July 6, 2021

Dr. Lecuyer's election adds his name to the list of MSDC members who have taken leadership positions within the AMA.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Associations' Position on Eviction Ban

June 30, 2021

MSDC joined the AMA, AAP, and other healthcare associations in an amicus brief arguing against an abrupt end to the federal moratorium on evictions.

DC Council Votes to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

June 30, 2021

The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.

PAI: Only 30% of Physicians Nationwide Practice Independently

June 29, 2021

The COVID pandemic accelerated the trend of physicians and physician practices being acquired by hospitals and corporate entities.