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MSDC President Dr. Ashesh Patel's Statement on Markup of B25-545

March 21, 2024

MSDC remains concerned about the bill's scope of practice expansions but thanks the committee members and staff for their work on the bill.

MSDC’s 2024 Capital Healthcare Honors Breaks Records and Recognizes Excellence

March 20, 2024

The medical community came together to celebrate the awardees and show the best of DC medicine.

MSDC Recognizes Gender Pay Gap In Medicine on Equal Pay Day

March 12, 2024

We recognize March 12 as a day to highlight nationally the gap in women physician compensation.

March 11 UPDATE on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Issue

March 6, 2024

Share your feedback with the key players in the cybersecurity incident,

ACT NOW: Tell the Council to Remove Scope Changes

February 14, 2024

Sign on to the physician letter asking the Committee on Health to remove scope of practice changes to B25-545.

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MSDC to DHCF: Fund Prior Authorization

February 9, 2024

MSDC urged the Council to address the disparity between private and Medicaid insureds in regards to the District's prior auth law.

MSDC Remembers Dianne Bricker

January 29, 2024

MSDC remembers and celebrates the life of a former (beloved) staff member.

DHCF: Notification of Policy Change-Physician Administered Drug Reimbursement Rates

January 26, 2024

The purpose of this transmittal is to notify DC Medicaid Providers of a policy change regarding reimbursement rates for physician-administered drugs under the "Buy & Bill" policy.

MSDC Seeking Clinical Case Manager

January 19, 2024

Take a look at our position description and share with your network.

Fed's Prior Auth Reforms Mirror DC Law

January 18, 2024

New rules bring Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans nationwide to similar standards to what DC private insurers need to comply with beginning this year.

MSDC Looking For Focus Group Participants

January 12, 2024

Participants would be compensated for helping MSDC determine if the potential supporter would be a good fit for MSDC.

DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority Makes it Easier to Get Heart Disease Care

January 11, 2024

Executive Board votes to remove copays and deductibles to improve affordability and reduce health disparities

2024 MSDC Capital Healthcare Honors

January 11, 2024

Medical Society of DC announces honorees who are serving their patients and the District

Early Career Physician Leader Avery Ford Inspires As He Leads

January 5, 2024

Meet Early Career Physicians Section Medical Student Co-chair Avery Ford, a fourth-year medical student.

MSDC Statement on Post Story on Immoral Stealing of Human Remains

December 14, 2023

MSDC's president mourns the mistakes medicine made in the past and explains how MSDC is working to rectify past mistakes by the profession.

MSDC Board and DC Health Director Meet

December 12, 2023

MSDC's leadership met with DC Health's leadership to discuss areas of collaboration.

Physician Community Speaks Loudly on Scope Bill

December 11, 2023

Many physicians testified on December 7 with concerns about a bill to change DC's scope of practice law.

How Physicians Should Approach the End of 2023 Financially

November 30, 2023

Download a resource from MSDC and ASC to help with your year-end financial planning.

National Philanthropy Day and the Science and Joy of Philanthropy

November 15, 2023

National Philanthropy Day (November 15) reminds Washingtonians that there is a science and joy to giving back.

Nominations Open for 2024 MSDC Awards

November 9, 2023

You are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations for the annual MSDC awards, to be given spring 2024.