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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 patientsOctober 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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Prior Auth Bill Takes Big Step Towards Becoming LawOctober 5, 2023
The Council voted to pass the bill - see what's next for the bill to become law.
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MSDC Board Member Testifies For Free Prostate Cancer ScreeningsSeptember 28, 2023
Dr. Winston shows how a physician can influence a healthcare issue for the better by testifying before a Council committee.
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Committee on Health Passes Prior Auth Reform Bill
September 26, 2023
Today marks a major step in passing DC's first bill to completely regulate the prior auth process within the District.
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