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MSDC Board and DC Health Director MeetDecember 12, 2023
MSDC's leadership met with DC Health's leadership to discuss areas of collaboration.
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Physician Community Speaks Loudly on Scope BillDecember 11, 2023
Many physicians testified on December 7 with concerns about a bill to change DC's scope of practice law.
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How Physicians Should Approach the End of 2023 FinanciallyNovember 30, 2023
Download a resource from MSDC and ASC to help with your year-end financial planning.
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National Philanthropy Day and the Science and Joy of PhilanthropyNovember 15, 2023
National Philanthropy Day (November 15) reminds Washingtonians that there is a science and joy to giving back.
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Nominations Open for 2024 MSDC AwardsNovember 9, 2023
You are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations for the annual MSDC awards, to be given spring 2024.
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MSDC Commended for Lung Health Work by DC CouncilNovember 8, 2023
Councilmember Brooke Pinto's resolution recognized the need for better lung health care and smoking cessation while praising MSDC's work on these issues.
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You're Not Dreaming - Prior Auth Reform Passes the DC CouncilNovember 7, 2023
The Council passed MSDC-supported comprehensive prior authorization reform legislation for the first time ever.
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MSDC Joins the DC Veterinary Medical Association and Other Health Groups Celebrating One Health DayNovember 3, 2023
Every year, the world celebrates One Health Day on November 3rd. This year, the DC Veterinary Medical Association and the Medical Society of DC are collaborating to highlight the value of One Health coordination at the local level, here in Washington, DC.
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Private Practice Physicians Asked to Testify at AMA I-23November 2, 2023
AMA members are asked to testify in favor of MSDC's request for a study on payer rates.
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MSDC Testifies in Favor of Closing Child Abuse Loophole in LawNovember 2, 2023
The LOVE Act would align DC with numerous other states in striking a religious exemption for denying pediatric medical treatment.
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Alert from DHCF on Lead Screening and Reporting RequirementsNovember 1, 2023
Learn more about requirements for patients with lead exposure or potential exposure.
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Help Recognize The Exemplary: Join the Awards CommitteeOctober 31, 2023
MSDC is seeking a few volunteers to help select our 2024 awardees.
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MSDC Inaugurates New President with Physician, Government VIPs at 2023 Annual Meeting
October 28, 2023
MSDC members and guests welcomed a new president and Board members, while mixing and mingling with VIPs, sponsors, and friends.
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Issues on 719A Form (Prior Authorization) for DC Medicaid patients
October 23, 2023
Dr. Arrel Olano talks about how he and MSDC worked together to solve a prior authorization "requirement".
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MSDC Seeks Infection Control Experts for Video SeriesOctober 19, 2023
The videos will be part of MSDC's work for Project Firstline.
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth ReformOctober 19, 2023
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered by burnout and epidemics.
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DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine SpeakersOctober 16, 2023
Help your local community by sharing your medical knowledge at meetings.
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task ForceOctober 11, 2023
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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MSDC Creates Subscription PlanOctober 6, 2023
This non-membership option allows people to hear what's going on without additional obligations or benefits.
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Prior Auth Bill Takes Big Step Towards Becoming LawOctober 5, 2023
The Council voted to pass the bill - see what's next for the bill to become law.
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