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MSDC, Healthcare Community Push Passage of Temporary License Waiver ExtensionAugust 12, 2021
If signed, the law allows temporarily licensed healthcare workers until the end of this year to apply for a permanent license.
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COVID CME Requirement and MSDC StatementAugust 11, 2021
MSDC continues to oppose content specific CME and objects to the short time frame given by the emergency order.
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MSDC Executive Committee Endorses Statement on Vaccine Requirements at Medical Facilities
August 11, 2021
MSDC believes medical facilities should be permitted to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
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MSDC Joins AMA, AAP DC on Amicus Supporting Minor Consent for Vaccines LawAugust 9, 2021
The brief argues the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act is based on good public health and policy, and should be upheld.
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JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy ComplicationsAugust 2, 2021
The new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.
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DC Ends Public Health Emergency - Now What?July 27, 2021
Licensure waivers will be ending soon as the Mayor transitions some governance back to regular order.
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DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare ReportJuly 26, 2021
The report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.
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Mayor Bowser Signs Ban on Flavored Tobacco ProductsJuly 22, 2021
The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.
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CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (Updated)July 14, 2021
CMS's fee schedule shows a reduced conversion factor due to the expiration of last year's increase.
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MSDC Board Member Matthew Lecuyer Named Chair of AMA YPSJuly 6, 2021
Dr. Lecuyer's election adds his name to the list of MSDC members who have taken leadership positions within the AMA.
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