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Committee on Health Passes Biosimilars, Pregnancy Coverage ExpansionsJuly 1, 2020
The Committee on Health passed one of MSDC's highest legislative priorities plus two bills expanding coverage for pregnancy.
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MSDC Past President Julian Craig Testifies on New Ward 8 HospitalJune 30, 2020
Dr. Craig shared a three step plan for preserving the vibrant physician network in Wards 7 and 8.
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DC to Enter Phase Two As Early as MondayJune 18, 2020
DC may move into phase two of reopening as early as Monday.
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Study: Children Less Likely to Be Infected with COVID-19June 17, 2020
A new study from the UK indicated kids and teens are much less likely to get and show symptoms of COVID-19.
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CDC Confirms Underlying Medical Conditions Heighten COVID-19 RisksJune 16, 2020
COVID-19 patients with underlying medical conditions faced vastly higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to the CDC.
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MSDC President Testifies at Committee on Health Budget HearingJune 10, 2020
MSDC President Dr. Pineda told the Council what steps needed to be taken to ensure a robust physician network across the District.
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Payers Pulling Back COVID-19 CoveragesJune 10, 2020
Insurance companies are beginning to withdraw COVID-19 benefits despite the need to monitor the population.
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Inexplicably Americans Are Using Household Cleaners to Prevent COVID-19 InfectionsJune 9, 2020
A non-scientific survey shows that a high percentage of respondents used household cleaners to prevent COVID-19 infection.
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New Demographic Data Reporting Requirements for LaboratoriesJune 5, 2020
HHS announces that testing laboratories must provide demographic data to the federal government to ensure more equitable resource distribution.
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COVID-19 Task Force Recommends Enforcing Vaccine ScheduleJune 5, 2020
The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force strongly recommends all District schools enforce their vaccine schedule to prevent an autumn health care crisis.
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