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DC Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

October 20, 2020

DC now has a privacy-protecting contact tracing system run through your smartphone

Rising National COVID Numbers Means Eight New States on Quarantine List

October 19, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by making eight additions and no subtractions.

DC Health Updates PPE Requirements for Healthcare Facilities

October 16, 2020

DC Health released guidance on the appropriate PPE for situations within a healthcare facility.

The DC Board of Medicine Has Opened the 2020 Physician License Renewal Portal

October 13, 2020

2020 physician license renewal is underway in the District.

MSDC Hosts International Healthcare Forum on Healthcare Models

October 12, 2020

Healthcare forum featuring the architect of the Swiss healthcare system, reveals a possible model for US healthcare. With a global pandemic underway and the United States healthcare model up for debate and facing yet another Supreme Court challenge, the topic couldn’t be more timely.

Committee on Health Advances Vaccination Bill

October 8, 2020

MSDC saw three bills it supported pass the Committee on Health yesterday, including a bill allowing easier access to vaccines.

DHCF Launches New Medicaid Provider Hotline

October 8, 2020

In response to numerous questions and concerns, DHCF launches a new telephone hotline to help Medicaid providers with questions.

DHCF Announcement on Continuity of Care and Reimbursement During MCO Transition

October 6, 2020

DC Medicaid outlines what providers can expect in terms of coverage, reimbursement, and prior authorizations during the transition from FFS to managed care.

Only Two Changes to DC Quarantine List This Week

October 5, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by making only two changes.

DHCF Press Release on Implementation of New Managed Care Plans

October 2, 2020

The DC Department of Health Care Finance announces its implementation of new Medicaid managed care health plans.

MSDC Represents Physicians At DC Board of Medicine Meeting

October 1, 2020

MSDC represented physician concerns on a host of issues at the most recent DC Board of Medicine meeting.

MSDC Has A New Mailing Address

October 1, 2020

MSDC's offices have moved near where the Society was founded 200+ years ago.

MSDC, 14 Medical Practices and Orgs Suggest Telemedicine Allowances Remain

September 29, 2020

MSDC and 14 other medical entities sent a letter to the Mayor asking for permanent telemedicine, licensure waivers

MSDC Examines Healthcare Models With International Healthcare Experts

September 29, 2020

Amid the US presidential election, MSDC will host a healthcare forum on Thursday, October 8, 2020, featuring the architect of the Swiss healthcare system.

MSDC Joins AMA Letter Opposing Redefining "Physician"

September 23, 2020

MSDC joined an AMA letter asking Congress not to include psychologists in the Medicare definition of physician.

MSDC Board Approves New Business Plans for Society

September 22, 2020

The MSDC Board voted on some major changes to the Society's strategies, including approving new entities to meet strategic goals.

Delaware and West Virginia Added, California Subtracted From Quarantine List

September 21, 2020

DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states with some big name destination going on and off.

DC Health Publishes Antigen Testing Guidance

September 18, 2020

DC Health outlines how antigen testing should be used and considered with patients.

DC Health Releases New Guidance on Healthcare Workplace and Patients

September 16, 2020

DC Health guidance encourages healthcare facilities to shift from testing-based strategies to symptom-based strategies for COVID-19.

MSDC Board Chair Dr. Bathgate Testifies In Favor of Dr. Montague Cobb Way

September 16, 2020

Dr. Bathgate testified in favor of a bill sponsored by MedChi DC to rename a street after DC medical legend Dr. Montague Cobb.