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Changes in School Immunization Requirements for School Year 2023-24July 18, 2023
DC Health has updated the definition of compliance with the school immunization requirement for the 2023-24 school year. This change is meant to simplify and streamline enforcement of this requirement.
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Learn About Our New Strategic VisionJuly 12, 2023
MSDC just approved a new strategic plan and vision. What does this mean for you and your practice?
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DHCF Ends X-Waiver Requirement to Prescribe SUD MedicationsJuly 5, 2023
The emergency regs aligns DC policy with federal policy to make it easier to prescribe SUD treatment like buprenorphine and naloxone.
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MSDC Board Approves New Strategic Plan, Diversity Statement, and Member Model
June 27, 2023
The MSDC Board made key strategic decisions to ensure the Society's sustainability for years to come.
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MSDC Submits Comments on Pharmacist Prescribing Proposed RegsJune 25, 2023
MSDC responded to proposed regulations with questions on scope of practice and other avenues to meet the common goals of more widely available birth control.
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DC Health Announces Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is Open in DC
June 23, 2023
The Department announces who is eligible for a DC license through IMLC and how to apply.
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It is Medicaid Renewal Time!
June 20, 2023
Medicaid eligibility renewals were on pause during the public health emergency to ensure continued access to care, including COVID vaccines, testing, and treatment.
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MSDC and Many Many Others: Reform Prior AuthMay 25, 2023
The highly anticipated hearing on the MSDC supported prior auth bill brought out numerous people and organizations agreeing that we need to #FixDCPriorAuth
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MSDC Welcomes New Dialysis Unit Located in Ward 8May 23, 2023
Facility will help address a disparity in care in the District.
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DC healthcare community comes together to celebrate service, leadership and public healthMay 11, 2023
The Capital Healthcare Honors honored four award recipients and the physician community.
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