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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Announces End of Indoor Mask MandateNovember 16, 2021
DC will no longer require masks to be worn in all indoor settings beginning Monday.
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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.
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Study: Expanded Patient Record Access Leads to More EHR Inbox MessagesOctober 26, 2021
Implementing the CURES Act patient records requirement saw a sharp increase in messaging at one medical system, according to a new study.
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CDC Study Shows 1 in 5 Adults Sought Mental Health Treatment in 2020October 21, 2021
There was a slight increase in adults seeking mental health treatment from 2019-2020, with women much more likely to seek treatment.
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