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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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EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping product use-Associated Lung Injury)February 1, 2020
The latest information on E-cigarette or Vaping product use-Associated Lung Injury.
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