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MSDC Sends Letter to Senate on Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids ActDecember 9, 2022
The letter asked the Senate to consider adding updated dietary guidelines to federal rules as part of annual government funding.
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MSDC Announces 25th Council Period Advocacy AgendaDecember 7, 2022
MSDC launches 25th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.
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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Help Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid BenefitsDecember 1, 2022
Learn how UnitedHealthcare’s integrated care coordination of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans support complex medical and social needs and what changes are coming in 2023.
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Invitation from Dr. Edwin Chapman to Apply for Master of Science in Addiction PolicyDecember 1, 2022
Learn more about Georgetown's Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice.
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DC Health Seeks Project Firstline VolunteersDecember 1, 2022
DC is looking for a few good healthcare practitioners to train on infection prevention and control.
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The Physicians Foundation: Practice Issues Impacting HealthcareNovember 15, 2022
If you think your practice is the only one at capacity, you're wrong. Most practices are facing major capacity issues, according to this new survey.
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DC Health Issues New Guidance on RSV, Return to Work, and PPE
November 11, 2022
DC physicians should be aware of new DC Health information on respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 updates
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November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
November 2, 2022
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the UnitedHealthcare Dual Choice Plan offers a wide range of benefits to eligible enrollees who reside in the District.
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Making it work with Dr. Arrel OlanoOctober 31, 2022
Meet MSDC member, MedStar physician, and Advocacy Committee participant Dr. Arrel Olano.
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DC Health Issues Notice for Ebola SurveillanceOctober 25, 2022
While no Ebola cases are suspected in the U.S., DC Health asks healthcare professionals to watch for symptoms that could indicate the virus entering the U.S. This is common with disease outbreaks around the world.
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