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DC Opens Up COVID Vaccine Sites and EligibilityApril 6, 2021
To boost local vaccination rates, the District is opening another mass vaccination site and accelerating eligibility timelines.
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AMA Policy Paper Shows Hike in Medical Liability PremiumsMarch 31, 2021
Rate increases could indicate a hard market for medical liability insurance, which is especially troubling post-COVID-19.
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MSDC Advocacy Chair Testifies on Minor Consent BillMarch 29, 2021
Dr. Klint Peebles spoke on legislation allowing minors to consent to HIV/AIDS treatment without parental consent if they meet legal guidelines.
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MSDC President Testifies at DC Health Oversight HearingMarch 19, 2021
Dr. Emanuel emphasized the importance of DMV licensure policies, supporting physician wellbeing programs, and fully funding HPLRP
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CDC: Get Your Vaccine, Hug Your GrandkidsMarch 9, 2021
For the first time, the CDC lays out allowances for fully vaccinated people to resume pre-2020 activities.
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DC Launches New COVID Vaccine Website
March 8, 2021
DC's new system allows pre-registration followed by offering appointments as they become available.
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MSDC to Mayor: Thank You for Gun Violence Public Health Crisis Declaration
March 4, 2021
MSDC thanked the mayor for declaring gun violence a crisis and asked for more physician input in the solutions.
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MSDC President Testifies at DHCF Oversight HearingMarch 4, 2021
Dr. Emanuel advocated for better support and reimbursement for physicians as well as funding postpartum care for 12 months.
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DC Modifies Healthcare Workplace Quarantine RequirementsMarch 3, 2021
The widespread vaccination of healthcare workers means healthcare locations do not necessarily need to isolate staff exposed to COVID.
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DC Racial Equity Office Issues Vaccine Recommendations
March 3, 2021
The report examines why the number of Black and Hispanic residents vaccinated is so low and what can be done to address this.
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