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What DC Physicians Need to Know About J&J Vaccine Pause

April 13, 2021

Below are some details you need to know about the J&J pause, with updates made as they happen.

MSDC Offers Data and Resources for Roundtable Discussion on DC's Opioid Crisis

April 7, 2021

In preparation for MSDC's April 14 roundtable on DC's opioid crisis, MSDC is sharing opioid data and dashboards, research and analysis, and commentary.

AMA: Insurers Imposed Prior Auth Despite Pandemic

April 7, 2021

Despite the world going into triage mode in 2020, an AMA survey found insurance companies still required prior authorization as normal.

DC Opens Up COVID Vaccine Sites and Eligibility

April 6, 2021

To boost local vaccination rates, the District is opening another mass vaccination site and accelerating eligibility timelines.

Auguste, Tamika

April 1, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Charles H. Epps, III Community Service Award winner Tamika Auguste, MD, FACOG.

AMA Policy Paper Shows Hike in Medical Liability Premiums

March 31, 2021

Rate increases could indicate a hard market for medical liability insurance, which is especially troubling post-COVID-19.

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MSDC Advocacy Chair Testifies on Minor Consent Bill

March 29, 2021

Dr. Klint Peebles spoke on legislation allowing minors to consent to HIV/AIDS treatment without parental consent if they meet legal guidelines.

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Advocacy Curriculum: How a Bill Becomes a Law

March 24, 2021

To help your issue become law, you need to understand the unique steps to the District lawmaking process.