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Leaders in Healthcare Reform and Health Equity to be Honored on May 5

March 21, 2023

Meet Dr. Peter Lavine and Dr. James Taylor, leaders in healthcare reform and health equity, who will be recognized for their achievements at the 2023 Capital Healthcare Honors.

A $7 Trillion Problem - The Higher That Women Climb, the Further Behind They Fall

March 20, 2023

There is a gender pay gap between male and female physicians which negatively impacts society and the economy.

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.