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MSDC and DC ACOG Submit Doula Payment Comments
July 5, 2022
MSDC and DC ACOG asked DHCF for more clarity on how doulas would be reimbursed in medical advice situations.
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DC Board of Medicine Meets, Discusses Issues Where MSDC Is Leading
June 30, 2022
Our report on what we saw at the DC Board of Medicine meeting on June 29, 2022.
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We want your prior auth stories
June 30, 2022
Send MSDC your prior auth stories to help us pass the prior authorization reform bill.
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DC Residents Will Have Access to UnitedHealthcare’s District Dual Choice Program – Individuals Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
June 29, 2022
Learn about comprehensive, coordinated health benefits available through the District Dual Choice Program to adults aged 21 and over who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
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MSDC and Allies Testify to Pass Copay Accumulator Act
June 28, 2022
MSDC physicians joined patient advocates in testifying in favor of legislation near the top of the physician agenda.
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MSDC Board Discussed Empowering Patients at June Meeting
June 28, 2022
MSDC's Board of Directors held its third meeting of the year to discuss major priorities for the organization.
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MSDC and Coalition Partners Send Letter in Support of Copay Accumulator Legislation
June 27, 2022
MSDC and 14 other associations sent a letter of support to Chair Vince Gray for a key bill on MSDC's legislative agenda.
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Over 120 Physicians Sign Letter Asking for Prior Auth Hearing
June 15, 2022
The letter asks the Chair to add the prior auth reform bill to the June 27 hearing agenda.
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What DC Needs to Know About Monkeypox
June 6, 2022
More information for patients and their doctors on this outbreak
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Dr. Edwin Chapman: Child of Determined People
June 6, 2022
Meet MSDC member Howard University alumnus Dr. Edwin Chapman
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