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House COVID Package Includes DC Catch-Up Funds

February 11, 2021

DC is in line to receive money not included in last year's CARES Act

CDC - Vaccinated People Can Avoid Quarantine After COVID Exposure

February 11, 2021

CDC's new guidance allows healthcare facilities to ease staff burdens and reflects vaccine effectiveness.

CDC - Double Masking and Tight Masks Dramatically Reduces COVID Spread

February 10, 2021

New CDC research seems to encourage people to be more conscientious in how they wear masks, not just if they do.

Malik, Anjali

February 4, 2021

Meet MSDC member and Women In Medicine Co-Chair Anjali Malik, MD, a breast imaging radiologist at Washington Radiology.

How to Testify Before the District Council

January 28, 2021

MSDC EVP Robert Hay gives the basics of testifying before the Council in this special advocacy post.

Vaccine Rollout, Budget Hearings Offer Opportunities for Physician Advocacy

January 27, 2021

Newly announced hearings offer physicians the opportunity to use their advocacy skills on important issues.

Health Care Finance Introduces New Support to Medicaid Providers

January 25, 2021

ICTA program offers even more complimentary business support for physicians who see Medicaid patients.

MSDC Joins ACOG In Seeking NIPT Coverage From DC Medicaid

January 22, 2021

MSDC again partners with ACOG (national and local) to promote health equity.

President Emanuel Asks for Physician Help with COVID Vaccine

January 20, 2021

MSDC President calls for physician help with vaccine confidence and volunteer opportunities.

MSDC Hosts Councilmember and First Advocacy Forum

January 15, 2021

MSDC welcome Councilmember Henderson and had a robust discussion on important health policy issues.

Metro Announces Service Changes During Inauguration

January 14, 2021

Metro will dramatically limit bus and train service as part of securing the capital for the inauguration.

MSDC Statement on Violent Protests in DC

January 10, 2021

MSDC condemns violence and urges all who encourage it to step away from their public roles.

MSDC Statement on Passing of Dr. John Larsen

January 8, 2021

Dr. Larsen was president of the Medical Society from 2014-2015.

DC Expands List of Providers Who Can Give COVID Vaccine

January 8, 2021

The order paves the way for more vaccines to be administered and for closer tracking.

MSDC Announces Advocacy "Curriculum" for DC Physicians

January 6, 2021

MSDC will have new ways for physicians to build their advocacy skills and advocate for their top issues in 2021 (and beyond).

MSDC Announces 23rd Council Period Report Card

December 29, 2020

MSDC's increased member advocacy led to major wins for physicians and patients

Phase 1a Eligible Medical Professionals May Now Book COVID Vaccine Appointment

December 29, 2020

Phase 1a eligible persons can sign up to receive the vaccine through vaccinate.dc.gov.

MSDC Announces 24th Council Period Advocacy Agenda

December 16, 2020

MSDC launches 24th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.

MSDC Board Votes to Take the Lead on COVID Vaccine Information

December 8, 2020

MSDC"s Board approved three strategies to position the Society as a leader in the DC COVID vaccine discussion.

DC Health Announces COVID Vaccine "Office Hours"

December 7, 2020

DC Health releases details for a vaccine training program