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MSDC President Asks Congressional Leadership to Support Dr. Lorna Breen Act

May 25, 2021

The legislation would support burnout prevention and wellbeing resources for the physician community nationally.

AMA: Majority of Physicians Now Do Not Work in Private Practice

May 24, 2021

AMA data shows fewer physicians are working in physician owned practices, while practice types diversify.

Dr. Laurie Duncan Testifies to Council on Expedited Physician Licensure

May 21, 2021

Dr. Duncan spoke on the need for expedited licensure for local healthcare practitioners who meet the requirements already.

DC Lifts General Mask Mandate

May 18, 2021

The city still requires unvaccinated to mask, as well as allows businesses and healthcare facilities to require masks.

District Launches Mental Health Emergency Dispatch Program

May 18, 2021

Joining other cities, the District is trialing a program to better serve people in emergencies who need behavioral health attention.

AMA Issues Roadmap for Equity in Medicine

May 12, 2021

The AMA offers a roadmap to rectifying medicine's mistakes towards marginalized communities.

Mayor Bowser, in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Launches the Washington, DC Health Innovation QuickFire Challenge to Spur Innovation Around Health Equity

May 7, 2021

Press release from the Executive Office of the Mayor

MSDC Awardees to Be Recognized May 14

May 6, 2021

MSDC names award winners who symbolize visionary healthcare leadership. Awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Friday evening, May 14, 2021.