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Health Committee Marks-up Copay Accumulator Bill

March 20, 2023

One of MSDC's top legislative priorities got closer to Council passage on Monday.

MSDC President Susanne Bathgate Calls for License Reciprocity “ASAP” – and Gets It

March 15, 2023

The DC Board of Medicine announced today that a regional reciprocity agreement has been reached in the DMV.

DC Physicians Prior Auth Push Gets Response

March 15, 2023

Physician letter asking for a prior authorization reform hearing led to almost immediate results.

Three ways to decrease paperwork and burnout

March 14, 2023

Learn 3 ways to spend less time on documentation and more time on what you enjoy.

Two Ob/GYNs Selected as Capital Healthcare Honorees

March 7, 2023

Drs. Constance Bohon and John Larsen share the specialty of Obstetrics/Gynecology and a dedication to service, but they are unique in their service to the community and the Medical Society. They are both being recognized at the 2023 Capital Healthcare Honors on Friday, May 5.

What MSDC Said at the DC Health Oversight Hearing

March 2, 2023

Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with priorities for DC Health to consider in the coming year.

New Advance Care Planning Solution Available March 8 in CRISP DC Portal

March 1, 2023

Learn about the newest advanced care feature to help your patients indicate their advanced medical directives.

MSDC President to Council = Get License Reciprocity Done

February 28, 2023

Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with ideas for the Board of Medicine and DC Health.

MSDC Board Approves Gender Equity Compensation Survey, Policy

February 28, 2023

MSDC's leadership approved resources and commitment to explore how to make medicine in DC more equitable.

MSDC Partners with CRISP DC to Spotlight DC Advance Care Planning Initiative

February 21, 2023

DC providers and patients will benefit from this user-friendly care path solution

Dr. Neal Barnard Hits the High Notes on the Topic of Diabetes

February 21, 2023

Meet MSDC Board member and alternate AMA delegate Neal Barnard, MD.

Prior auth bill introduced but work left to be done

February 16, 2023

DC physicians need to be aware that prior authorization legislation can move quickly, and their voice can be decisive.

MSDC Joins House of Medicine Letter on Medicare Prior Auth Reform

February 13, 2023

MSDC and numerous other medical societies joined in a sign-on letter urging CMS to adopt prior authorization changes.

MSDC Mourns the Passing of Past Treasurer Dr. Richard Schwartz

February 13, 2023

Dr. Schwartz served DC area patients for decades.

MSDC Announces 2023 Capital Healthcare Honorees

February 9, 2023

MSDC looks forward to recognizing the contributions of Drs. Constance Bohon, John Larsen, Peter Lavine, and James Taylor to the District and medicine.

The Prior Authorization Reform Amendment Act of 2023 Introduced by DC Council

February 8, 2023

This is the second year prior auth supported by MSDC has been introduced, and the legislation has even more momentum this year after last year's work by the physician community.

MSDC Joins DC Health Associations in MCO Reporting Letter

February 8, 2023

The letter seeks more transparency in how the MCOs are implementing key contract metrics to better serve providers and DC residents.

Former MSDC President, Reagan physician Dr. Dennis O'Leary passes away

February 6, 2023

Dennis O'Leary was a major figure in U.S. and DC medical history.

Join the physician letter asking for a prior auth hearing

February 2, 2023

Urge the Council to hold a hearing this year on prior authorization legislation.

Ending the Groundhog’s Day Dynamic for Gender Equity in Medicine

February 2, 2023

When it comes to gender equity in the workplace, there is a Groundhog’s Day dynamic for many women physicians. Here is what MSDC is doing and how you can join.