News
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Alert: Recent Cybersecurity Threats Impacting HealthcareJune 20, 2023
Just because it is summer, now is no time to relax cybersecurity. See this update on recent ransomware threats and other scams.
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It is Medicaid Renewal Time!June 20, 2023
Medicaid eligibility renewals were on pause during the public health emergency to ensure continued access to care, including COVID vaccines, testing, and treatment.
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MSDC Leads AMA Charge on Private Practice ReimbursementJune 15, 2023
Our resolution instructs the AMA to take action on private payer payments.
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Is Physician Pay Keeping Up With Inflation?June 8, 2023
Survey finds that physician compensation is increasing, especially among PCPs, but not at the rate of inflation.
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MSDC and Many Many Others: Reform Prior AuthMay 25, 2023
The highly anticipated hearing on the MSDC supported prior auth bill brought out numerous people and organizations agreeing that we need to #FixDCPriorAuth
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MSDC Welcomes New Dialysis Unit Located in Ward 8May 23, 2023
Facility will help address a disparity in care in the District.
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AMA: One in Three Physicians Previously Sued in Their CareerMay 15, 2023
Nearly half of physicians age 55 and over have been sued in an inefficient system where most claims are dropped or decided in favor of physicians
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DC healthcare community comes together to celebrate service, leadership and public healthMay 11, 2023
The Capital Healthcare Honors honored four award recipients and the physician community.
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Join the MSDC Prior Auth Sign-On LetterMay 9, 2023
Thank the Committee on Health for holding a hearing and encourage them to have a quick mark-up.
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MSDC President Gives Advice to Council on Post-Pandemic Health IssuesMay 5, 2023
Dr. Bathgate listed for the Committee on Health a number of issues to take note of as the public health emergency winds down.
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Copay Accumulator Bill Passes DC CouncilMay 2, 2023
The bill is one of the physician community's top priorities.
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Survey: Nurse Shortage Shows No Signs of EasingMay 2, 2023
Even "post-pandemic", the nation's nurses say they want change. This will impact your medical practice.
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Americans Aren't Prepared for Retirement - MSDC Can Help Your PracticeMay 1, 2023
Physicians need to plan now for retirement no matter where they are in their professional life. MSDC can help.
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MSDC Needs A Few Good Board MembersApril 26, 2023
MSDC's Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers for the next slate of Board members.
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Five easy ways in May to reduce prior auths in DC
April 26, 2023
Take one or more of these five steps in May to reduce the prior auth burden you and your patients are facing.
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AMA Letter Endorses DC Prior Auth BillApril 20, 2023
AMA sent a outlining why B25-124 is important to pass this year.
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"PEP" Talk: MSDC Board Approves Creation of New Practice Benefit
April 18, 2023
The MSDC Board approved a new, exciting financial wellness benefit to medical practices, healthcare facilities, and their partners.
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MSDC To Welcome AMA President-elect at the 2023 Capital Healthcare HonorsApril 18, 2023
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH will join our DC VIPs at the can't-miss event of 2023.
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Novitas Smart Edits - Coming SoonApril 10, 2023
Announced from CMS contractor Novitas
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Prior Auth Reforms for Medicare Advantage, Work to Be Done With Private InsurersApril 6, 2023
CMS rule changes for Medicare Advantage will help physicians and patients with more manageable prior auth requirements.
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