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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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Dr. Lecuyer: Balances The Weight of Policy Advocacy with LevityDecember 29, 2021
Check out our newest member profile and learn a little more about Executive Committee member Dr. Matthew Lecuyer
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From the Hospital to the Kitchen, Dr. Nevin Uses Her TalentDecember 13, 2021
Learn a little more about the new president of the Medical Society in this special profile
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Public Health News
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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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MSDC Seeks Infection Control Experts for Video SeriesOctober 19, 2023
The videos will be part of MSDC's work for Project Firstline.
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth ReformOctober 19, 2023
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered by burnout and epidemics.
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DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine SpeakersOctober 16, 2023
Help your local community by sharing your medical knowledge at meetings.
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task ForceOctober 11, 2023
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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