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MSDC and Allies Testify to Pass Copay Accumulator ActJune 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 MeetingJune 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 LegislationJune 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 HearingJune 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 MonkeypoxJune 6, 2022
More information for patients and their doctors on this outbreak
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Dr. Edwin Chapman: Child of Determined PeopleJune 6, 2022
Meet MSDC member Howard University alumnus Dr. Edwin Chapman
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MSDC encourages physicians to join in the effort to promote colorectal cancer screening to save livesJune 1, 2022
MSDC joins ASGE in urging physicians to download resources on colon cancer.
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Dr. Jill Finkelstein Took the Path Less Traveled to Arrive in MedicineMay 30, 2022
Meet Membership Committee member Dr. Jill Finkelstein
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AMA Survey: Payers Failing to Fulfill Prior Auth PromisesMay 26, 2022
Despite promises to reform the prior auth process nationally, survey data shows many insurers still fail to comply with consensus changes meant to improve patient care.
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MSDC and Coalition Request Prior Auth HearingMay 18, 2022
The letter signed by numerous national and local associations requests a hearing on B24-655 before the Council's summer recess.
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