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MSDC Asks AMA To Support DC Federal Funding

April 26, 2020

MSDC's delegation to the AMA House of Delegates sent an email to the AMA asking for support for DC catch-up funding for the CARES Act.

MSDC Launches "Prescription" for Public Health Updates

April 25, 2020

MSDC has launched a new public health newsletter to inform members of pressing issues.

COVID-19 Task Force Tackles Testing, Health Disparities, and Physician Protection

April 24, 2020

In its second meeting, the MSDC COVID-19 Task Force issued recommendations on "re-opening" the District, COVID-19 testing, and PPE.

Congress Passes COVID 3.5 Bill and Pivots to CARES Act Part 4

April 24, 2020

The latest federal stimulus bill contains more funding for public health including new funds for testing.

MSDC Meets with CareFirst to Discuss Changes and Concerns from DC Docs

April 22, 2020

In this letter from MSDC President Desiree Pineda, MD, she shared the outcomes of a meeting with local CareFirst leadership.

MSDC and DC Physician Associations Urge Council to Limit Liability Exposure

April 20, 2020

MSDC and leading DC associations sent a letter to the Council urging them to pass needed clarification on legal liability during the public health emergency.

MSDC COVID-19 Task Force Convenes To Tackle Tough Conversations

April 17, 2020

The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force had its first meeting Thursday and made recommendations on PPE, testing for physicians, and licensing.

MSDC, AMA, 140 Medical Societies Urge Congress to Protect Physicians

April 16, 2020

MSDC joined an industry letter outlining to Congress needed relief for physicians during the next federal stimulus bill.