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Nominations Open for 2023 MSDC Awards
November 3, 2022
You are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations for the annual MSDC awards, to be given spring 2023.
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November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
November 2, 2022
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the UnitedHealthcare Dual Choice Plan offers a wide range of benefits to eligible enrollees who reside in the District.
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NEJM Study: Longer Hours Equals Higher Levels of Physician Depression
November 1, 2022
The data shows working 90 hours per week leads to a large jump in chance of depression in early career physicians.
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Making it work with Dr. Arrel Olano
October 31, 2022
Meet MSDC member, MedStar physician, and Advocacy Committee participant Dr. Arrel Olano.
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MSDC Celebrates 205 Years at 2022 Annual Meeting
October 29, 2022
MSDC members and guests welcomed a new president and Board members, while mixing and mingling with VIPs, sponsors, and friends.
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AMA Board of Trustees Chair Discusses Medical Student Burnout
October 27, 2022
Learn some tips on how a medical student can avoid burnout from one of medicine's top leaders.
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DC Health Issues Notice for Ebola Surveillance
October 25, 2022
While no Ebola cases are suspected in the U.S., DC Health asks healthcare professionals to watch for symptoms that could indicate the virus entering the U.S. This is common with disease outbreaks around the world.
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What DC's Ban on Non-Compete Means for DC Physicians
October 18, 2022
What do MSDC members need to know about the DC law banning non-compete clauses?
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MSDC Applauds MedStar Washington Hospital Center for Multiple Care Recognition
October 11, 2022
MedStar Washington Hospital Center received high praise for its work in heart health care.
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Creating Space for What’s Important with Dr. Giselle Plata
October 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Annual Enrollment Period Opens October 15, But Certain Residents May Enroll Now
October 1, 2022
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is approaching and this year the District Dual Choice Program is an option for individuals who reside in the district and who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. Stone
September 26, 2022
Meet MSDC Board member and noted wellness physician Dr. Terri Stone
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Suicide Prevention Resources for At-Risk Patients
September 21, 2022
It is Suicide Prevention Month and UnitedHealthcare offers mental health resources for certain enrollees.
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MSDC and DC Health Recognize a Strong and Enduring Partnership
September 20, 2022
MSDC held its September Board meeting at DC Health to hear from Interim Director Dr. Sharon Lewis on the department's priorities.
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MSDC President Reminds Physicians They Are Not Alone In the Fight Against Physician Suicide
September 17, 2022
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day encourages individual and system action to better support physicians’ mental health and wellbeing
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Physician Foundation Survey: The State of Physician Wellbeing Remains Low
September 15, 2022
With National Physician Suicide Awareness Day just days away, a recent study indicates that physicians are not well, and our nation’s healers need healing.
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Physician Reimbursement and Resources Under the UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® Plan
September 8, 2022
Learn reimbursement dos and don’ts and what provider resources are available through UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete.
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MSDC Congratulates MedStar Georgetown on Cancer Care Recognition
September 8, 2022
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital was nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 cancer programs for 2022-2023.
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September 20 is MSDC Day of Action on Prior Auth and Copay Accumulators
September 7, 2022
Learn how you can make a difference in reforming prior auth in DC
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Gender Equity Task Force Tackles Pay Gap in Medicine
September 2, 2022
MSDC's Gender Equity Task Force drew a roadmap for its activities in the coming months at a meeting August 30
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