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New Research: Americans Fear Cost of CareFebruary 19, 2020
The Physicians Foundation annual patient survey found that Americans are worried about health care costs and issues, but trust their physicians.
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MSDC Announces Unconscious Bias Task ForceFebruary 18, 2020
MSDC has created a task force on unconscious bias in medicine and welcomes your involvement.
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Seasonal Flu Kills At Least 12,000 in U.S. This WinterFebruary 17, 2020
Seasonal flu continues to be a major public health concern, including in the District.
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WHO: "COVID-19" is New Name for Coronavirus OutbreakFebruary 11, 2020
The World Health organization has officially designated the coronavirus outbreak disease as COVID-19
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U.S. Birth Weights Dropping Due to Earlier DeliveryFebruary 11, 2020
Across the U.S. the average birth rate is dropping due to earlier deliveries, but not significantly enough to indicate more unhealthy pregnancies.
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2019 Novel Coronavirus (Updated Feb. 2020)
February 9, 2020
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. See Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on evaluation for patients who may be ill with or exposed to 2019-nCoV. and DC, Maryland and Virginia guidance on testing and reporting.
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You're Not High - DC May Vote on PsychedelicsFebruary 7, 2020
DC voters could soon vote to lessen penalties on possession of psychedelic plants and fungi.
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Council Advances Protections for Sunscreen, Physicians Practicing Reproductive MedicineFebruary 4, 2020
MSDC welcomed positive developments at the Wilson Building, as the Council passed legislation permitting sunscreen application in schools plus advanced a bill to protect reproductive health practitioners.
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DC Opioid Deaths Increased in 2019February 1, 2020
DC likely will see a dramatic increase in opioid-related deaths in 2019, according to the CDC.
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MSDC + 50 States + Specialty Orgs = Protect Patients Under MedicaidFebruary 1, 2020
MSDC joined all 50 state medical societies and 12 specialty societies in opposing a CMS rule that would alter Medicaid funding.
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