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U.S. Vaccines Safe, Say 20 Years of Data
July 28, 2020

Vaccines are one of the safest medical treatments in the U.S., according to new research.
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Council Passes New Hospital Bill, Biosimilars, Other MSDC Priorities
July 22, 2020

The healthcare community won yesterday as the Council passed legislation for a new hospital and MSDC endorsed biosimilar legislation.
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MSDC, Health Groups Publish Return to Health Visits Guide
July 20, 2020

MSDC joined the Black Coalition Against COVID and other health partners to create "return to medical care" guidance.
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DC Announces Three Proposed Managed Care Organizations for DC Medicaid
July 17, 2020

DC selects AmeriHealth Caritas, MedStar, and CareFirst as its three MCOs for the Medicaid program.
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MSDC Launches Unconscious Bias in DC Medicine Survey
July 16, 2020

MSDC today launched a new survey to discern how unconscious bias impacts medicine in the District.
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DC Health Updates Reporting Process of COVID-19 Infected Personnel
July 16, 2020

DC Health creates a new reporting process for ANY COVID-19 infection and death at a healthcare facility.
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Rising COVID-19 Infections Spark Fears of New PPE Shortage
July 8, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise, concerns about PPE supplies are again weighing on health care workers' minds.
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MSDC Outlines Telemedicine and Licensures Changes Needed Post-Public Health Emergency
July 2, 2020

MSDC asks DC Health to extend important waivers made during the public health emergency.
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Committee on Health Passes Biosimilars, Pregnancy Coverage Expansions
July 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 Hospital
June 30, 2020

Dr. Craig shared a three step plan for preserving the vibrant physician network in Wards 7 and 8.
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