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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.

Information on Free Telehealth Laptops and Licenses for Medicaid Providers

September 14, 2020

If you are a Medicaid provider, you could be eligible to receive a loaner laptop and telehealth license for one year.

Update: Ohio Added, Arizona Removed from Quarantine List

September 8, 2020

DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states.

AMA Releases 2021 CPT Code Set

September 3, 2020

The AMA released new CPT codes to reflect changes in modern medical care, including COVID-19 needs.

MSDC Announces Leadership Slate

September 2, 2020

MSDC announces its Board class for next year, including the new incoming president-elect.

Update: DC Removes Delaware from Quarantine List

August 28, 2020

After days of media discussion, Delaware has been removed from the DC travel quarantine list.

DC Health Waives Public Health CME Requirement

August 27, 2020

DC Health is waiving the requirement of 5 CME hours from a topic on the public health list for the 2020 renewal period.

DC Issues RFI on Behavioral Health Within Medicaid Reform

August 26, 2020

MSDC is reposting a notice from the District government seeking information on integrating behavioral health services into the Medicaid program offerings.

Mayor Orders Payers to Cover More COVID-19 Testing

August 25, 2020

Mayor Bowser expands the categories of people who are eligible for covered COVID-19 testing.

DC Health Adds Delaware to Travel Quarantine List

August 24, 2020

Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, DC Health again adds Delaware to the list of states where travel from requires a 14 day quarantine.

Survey: 8% of Physician Practices Nationwide Closed Due to COVID-19

August 20, 2020

The Physicians Foundation biennial survey shows clearly the COVID-19 pandemic is wrecking independent physician practices.

Federal Government: Pharmacists Can Now Vaccinate Children

August 20, 2020

HHS now permits pharmacists to vaccinate school-age children, a move drawing immediate condemnation from a major medical association.

DC Health Updates Travel Quarantine List for Residents

August 11, 2020

The District removed Delaware from its quarantine list and added five more states.

CMS Issues 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

August 5, 2020

CMS released its proposed Medicare PFS for 2021 on Monday.

MSDC Launches the Healthy Physician Program

August 5, 2020

MSDC today launches its Healthy Physician Program with a new offering for MSDC members - free wellness sessions with diverse wellbeing professionals.

MSDC Leaders Testify Before Board of Medicine and Council

July 30, 2020

Three MSDC leaders testified on numerous important health topics yesterday, furthering the Society's mission to make DC the best place to practice medicine,

DC Council Passes Audio Telemedicine and Loan Repayment Provisions

July 29, 2020

DC physicians saw two big wins in yesterday's Budget Support Act debates

U.S. Vaccines Safe, Say 20 Years of Data

July 28, 2020

Vaccines are one of the safest medical treatments in the U.S., according to new research.