Hot Topics in Public Health
Public Health News
-
Senate Passes Legislation to Halt Medicare Physician Payment CutsDecember 10, 2021
Potential economically devastating payments cuts are delayed for many physicians for the upcoming year.
Continue Reading -
Report: Digital Medical Experience For Patients a Major Determinant in Booking an AppointmentDecember 8, 2021
According to a new Press Ganey report, healthcare providers who ignore their digital presence are in danger of losing patients.
Continue Reading -
New AMA Podcast on Strategies for Managing Suicidal IdeationDecember 6, 2021
A new podcast from the AMA features speakers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Continue Reading -
Study: Pre-Vaccine Pandemic Expanded Moral Injury to All Healthcare WorkersDecember 3, 2021
The study shows that moral injury came in different ways over time in 2020 and needs to be addressed by healthcare employers.
Continue Reading -
MSDC Asks SHPDA to Clarify Certificate of Need ProcessDecember 2, 2021
MSDC seeks clarification on when a certificate of need is required for a change in a practice.
Continue Reading -
Partake in the Season of Giving with MSDC Wellness ProgramsDecember 1, 2021
Your money, time, and advocacy help us build programs to support physicians in their greatest time of need.
Continue Reading -
Studies: Childcare Concerns Driving Burnout in Female PhysiciansNovember 17, 2021
Two new studies confirm that childcare responsibilities during the pandemic have driven burnout among physicians, especially women physicians.
Continue Reading -
MSDC Members Show Leadership at AMA Special MeetingNovember 17, 2021
MSDC members gained new leadership positions and saw a report long advocated for by the delegation.
Continue Reading -
Mayor Announces End of Indoor Mask MandateNovember 16, 2021
DC will no longer require masks to be worn in all indoor settings beginning Monday.
Continue Reading -
MSDC Launches Healthy Physician AppNovember 1, 2021
The new app brings wellbeing resources directly to physicians to use at their own schedule and without going through their employer.
Continue Reading