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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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MSDC Member Dr. Zelivianskaia: From Moscow to NebraskaMarch 15, 2022
A relocation from Moscow, Russia to Bellevue, Nebraska sparked a passion in anthropology for Dr. Anna Zelivianskaia
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Elizabeth Ghandakly Aims High, and Hits Her MarkMarch 1, 2022
Meet GW medical student and MSDC volunteer Liz Ghandakly
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It’s A Matter Of Time for Dr. HayFebruary 14, 2022
Meet MSAF Board Member and MSDC member Dr. Christi Hay
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An Abundance of Family Support Makes the Difference for Dr. SinghFebruary 4, 2022
Learn a little more about MSDC member Dr. Nicole Singh
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Taking Measured Risks with Dr. Angela WuJanuary 18, 2022
Enjoy a member profile of MSDC early career section leader Dr. Angela Wu
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Public Health News
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DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority Makes it Easier to Get Heart Disease CareJanuary 11, 2024
Executive Board votes to remove copays and deductibles to improve affordability and reduce health disparities
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2024 MSDC Capital Healthcare HonorsJanuary 11, 2024
Medical Society of DC announces honorees who are serving their patients and the District
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MSDC Statement on Post Story on Immoral Stealing of Human Remains
December 14, 2023
MSDC's president mourns the mistakes medicine made in the past and explains how MSDC is working to rectify past mistakes by the profession.
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MSDC Board and DC Health Director MeetDecember 12, 2023
MSDC's leadership met with DC Health's leadership to discuss areas of collaboration.
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Physician Community Speaks Loudly on Scope BillDecember 11, 2023
Many physicians testified on December 7 with concerns about a bill to change DC's scope of practice law.
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MSDC Commended for Lung Health Work by DC CouncilNovember 8, 2023
Councilmember Brooke Pinto's resolution recognized the need for better lung health care and smoking cessation while praising MSDC's work on these issues.
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You're Not Dreaming - Prior Auth Reform Passes the DC CouncilNovember 7, 2023
The Council passed MSDC-supported comprehensive prior authorization reform legislation for the first time ever.
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MSDC Joins the DC Veterinary Medical Association and Other Health Groups Celebrating One Health DayNovember 3, 2023
Every year, the world celebrates One Health Day on November 3rd. This year, the DC Veterinary Medical Association and the Medical Society of DC are collaborating to highlight the value of One Health coordination at the local level, here in Washington, DC.
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Alert from DHCF on Lead Screening and Reporting RequirementsNovember 1, 2023
Learn more about requirements for patients with lead exposure or potential exposure.
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Issues on 719A Form (Prior Authorization) for DC Medicaid patients
October 23, 2023
Dr. Arrel Olano talks about how he and MSDC worked together to solve a prior authorization "requirement".
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