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Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing at Benning Road

May 6, 2020

Howard University is offering a new COVID testing and treatment option for residents in Wards 7 and 8.

Bowser Administration Announces New Howard, St. E Hospitals

April 30, 2020

Today the Mayor will announce two news hospital deals that will help address some health disparities in the District.

MSDC, Local Health Associations Push Council on Liability Protections

April 29, 2020

MSDC joined DC healthcare associations in urging the Council to pass additional liability protections for healthcare workers.

DISB Guidance Offers Relief to Insurance Policyholders

April 27, 2020

On Monday, DISB issued an emergency order to provide support to District insurance policyholders during the public health emergency.

MSDC and Mid-Atlantic Medical Societies Release Physician Protection Statement

April 27, 2020

The Mid-Atlantic State Medical Societies issued a joint statement advocating for protecting physician speech and physical health during COVID-19.

MSDC Asks AMA To Support DC Federal Funding

April 26, 2020

MSDC's delegation to the AMA House of Delegates sent an email to the AMA asking for support for DC catch-up funding for the CARES Act.

MSDC Launches "Prescription" for Public Health Updates

April 25, 2020

MSDC has launched a new public health newsletter to inform members of pressing issues.

COVID-19 Task Force Tackles Testing, Health Disparities, and Physician Protection

April 24, 2020

In its second meeting, the MSDC COVID-19 Task Force issued recommendations on "re-opening" the District, COVID-19 testing, and PPE.

Congress Passes COVID 3.5 Bill and Pivots to CARES Act Part 4

April 24, 2020

The latest federal stimulus bill contains more funding for public health including new funds for testing.

MSDC Meets with CareFirst to Discuss Changes and Concerns from DC Docs

April 22, 2020

In this letter from MSDC President Desiree Pineda, MD, she shared the outcomes of a meeting with local CareFirst leadership.

MSDC and DC Physician Associations Urge Council to Limit Liability Exposure

April 20, 2020

MSDC and leading DC associations sent a letter to the Council urging them to pass needed clarification on legal liability during the public health emergency.

MSDC COVID-19 Task Force Convenes To Tackle Tough Conversations

April 17, 2020

The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force had its first meeting Thursday and made recommendations on PPE, testing for physicians, and licensing.

MSDC, AMA, 140 Medical Societies Urge Congress to Protect Physicians

April 16, 2020

MSDC joined an industry letter outlining to Congress needed relief for physicians during the next federal stimulus bill.

CareFirst Announces Accelerated Payments for Providers

April 11, 2020

CareFirst has created an advanced payment request form for certain physician practices to help them remain viable during COVID-19.

MSDC Issues Physician Protection Statement During COVID-19

April 9, 2020

MSDC has issued a new statement standing by physicians' right to be protected and to speak out during COVID-19

Council Passes Stimulus Bill With Some Relief for Physicians

April 8, 2020

The Council passed a new stimulus bill that included some positives for physicians but did not include a physician practice loan or grant program.

MSDC Asks Mayor to Include Lifestyle Changes in COVID19 Messaging

April 7, 2020

MSDC sent a letter to the Bowser Administration encouraging them to include specific lifestyle changes in their public health announcements.

MSDC Board Takes Action to Protect Physicians During COVID-19

April 7, 2020

The MSDC Board approved multiple new initiatives to protect physicians during COVID-19, including a COVID-19 Task Force.

Eight DC Medical Groups Urge Council to Help Physician Practices

April 6, 2020

MSDC and seven other medical associations sent a letter to the Council urging financial support for physician practices.

MSDC Calls on Council to Help Physician Practices

April 3, 2020

MSDC president Desiree Pineda wrote a letter to the Council encouraging them to support physician practices in the next emergency bill.