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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.

CareFirst Announces Accelerated Payments for Providers

April 11, 2020

CareFirst has created an advanced payment request form for certain physician practices to help them remain viable during COVID-19.

MSDC Issues Physician Protection Statement During COVID-19

April 9, 2020

MSDC has issued a new statement standing by physicians' right to be protected and to speak out during COVID-19

Council Passes Stimulus Bill With Some Relief for Physicians

April 8, 2020

The Council passed a new stimulus bill that included some positives for physicians but did not include a physician practice loan or grant program.