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AMA: Insurers Imposed Prior Auth Despite Pandemic

April 7, 2021

Despite the world going into triage mode in 2020, an AMA survey found insurance companies still required prior authorization as normal.

DC Opens Up COVID Vaccine Sites and Eligibility

April 6, 2021

To boost local vaccination rates, the District is opening another mass vaccination site and accelerating eligibility timelines.

Auguste, Tamika

April 1, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Charles H. Epps, III Community Service Award winner Tamika Auguste, MD, FACOG.

AMA Policy Paper Shows Hike in Medical Liability Premiums

March 31, 2021

Rate increases could indicate a hard market for medical liability insurance, which is especially troubling post-COVID-19.

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MSDC Advocacy Chair Testifies on Minor Consent Bill

March 29, 2021

Dr. Klint Peebles spoke on legislation allowing minors to consent to HIV/AIDS treatment without parental consent if they meet legal guidelines.

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Advocacy Curriculum: How a Bill Becomes a Law

March 24, 2021

To help your issue become law, you need to understand the unique steps to the District lawmaking process.

Amazon To Offer Healthcare Services in DC Area

March 23, 2021

Amazon looks to change the medical game, but what will it mean for local practices?

MSDC President Testifies at DC Health Oversight Hearing

March 19, 2021

Dr. Emanuel emphasized the importance of DMV licensure policies, supporting physician wellbeing programs, and fully funding HPLRP

Wolf, Muriel

March 17, 2021

National Women's History Month Member Spotlight: Muriel Wolf, MD, was one of five women in a class of 80 when she attended medical school at Yale.

MSDC Names Medical Award Recipients Who Exemplified Excellence and Service Last Year and Beyond

March 9, 2021

MSDC names award winners who symbolize visionary healthcare leadership. Awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Friday evening, May 14, 2021.

CDC: Get Your Vaccine, Hug Your Grandkids

March 9, 2021

For the first time, the CDC lays out allowances for fully vaccinated people to resume pre-2020 activities.

DC Launches New COVID Vaccine Website

March 8, 2021

DC's new system allows pre-registration followed by offering appointments as they become available.

MSDC to Mayor: Thank You for Gun Violence Public Health Crisis Declaration

March 4, 2021

MSDC thanked the mayor for declaring gun violence a crisis and asked for more physician input in the solutions.

MSDC President Testifies at DHCF Oversight Hearing

March 4, 2021

Dr. Emanuel advocated for better support and reimbursement for physicians as well as funding postpartum care for 12 months.

Candilis, Philip

March 4, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet MSDC member Philip Candilis, MD, Director of Medical Affairs at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital.

DC Modifies Healthcare Workplace Quarantine Requirements

March 3, 2021

The widespread vaccination of healthcare workers means healthcare locations do not necessarily need to isolate staff exposed to COVID.

DC Racial Equity Office Issues Vaccine Recommendations

March 3, 2021

The report examines why the number of Black and Hispanic residents vaccinated is so low and what can be done to address this.

PDMP to Physicians: Mandatory Requirements Coming Online

March 3, 2021

Reporting requirements are coming for physicians registered in the PDMP.

Physicians Seeing Increased Cancer False Positives Due to Vaccine Side-Effect

March 2, 2021

Physicians need to be aware patients may have scans that show enlarged lymph nodes that are a natural reaction to the vaccine.

Who Are the Members of the District Council?

February 24, 2021

Learn who makes up the DC Council and how to best reach out to them on advocacy issues.