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Board of Medicine January Meeting Provides Regional Licensure UpdateJanuary 26, 2022
The Board provided updates, including on the licensed medical professional census.
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MSDC Launches The Healthy Physician FoundationJanuary 20, 2022
The new charitable organization will allow the Society to grow its Wellbeing Program and Physician Health Program.
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Mayor Declares New Public Health Emergency
January 12, 2022
The new declaration is limited in scope to dealing with the medical needs of the District population. This story will be updated as information becomes available.
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NEW! January 5th DC Health Updates for HCP Monitoring and Return to Work
January 5, 2022
DC Health released January 5 updates to its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the potential impact on medical staffing.
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2022 Looks to Be A Very Busy Year in Physician AdvocacyJanuary 4, 2022
Physicians will need to be strong advocates for and against the major issues MSDC expects the DC Council to debate this calendar year.
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DC Health Updates HCP Quarantine Guidance Based on CDC Updates
December 29, 2021
DC Health updates its healthcare personnel guidance to reflect the surge in positive COVID cases in the District and its potential impact on medical staffing.
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Dr. Lecuyer: Balances The Weight of Policy Advocacy with LevityDecember 29, 2021
Check out our newest member profile and learn a little more about Executive Committee member Dr. Matthew Lecuyer
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MSDC’s 2021 Annual Report Showcases DC Physician AchievementsDecember 28, 2021
MSDC’s 2021 accomplishments include increased physician wellbeing resources, major advocacy wins, and a growing and active physician membership. See the brief 2021 Annual Report video and 2021 highlights.
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DC to Require Vaccinations for Most Indoor Congregate SettingsDecember 22, 2021
Patrons of most DC businesses will now have to show proof of vaccination to enter.
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Advocacy Curriculum: Looking Back on 2021 Year in Advocacy
December 21, 2021
This year saw some major wins in the physician agenda as well as the introduction of new tools to help with advocacy.
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