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Leaders in Healthcare Reform and Health Equity to be Honored on May 5March 21, 2023
Meet Dr. Peter Lavine and Dr. James Taylor, leaders in healthcare reform and health equity, who will be recognized for their achievements at the 2023 Capital Healthcare Honors.
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A $7 Trillion Problem - The Higher That Women Climb, the Further Behind They FallMarch 20, 2023
There is a gender pay gap between male and female physicians which negatively impacts society and the economy.
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Health Committee Marks-up Copay Accumulator BillMarch 20, 2023
One of MSDC's top legislative priorities got closer to Council passage on Monday.
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MSDC President Susanne Bathgate Calls for License Reciprocity “ASAP” – and Gets ItMarch 15, 2023
The DC Board of Medicine announced today that a regional reciprocity agreement has been reached in the DMV.
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DC Physicians Prior Auth Push Gets ResponseMarch 15, 2023
Physician letter asking for a prior authorization reform hearing led to almost immediate results.
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Two Ob/GYNs Selected as Capital Healthcare HonoreesMarch 7, 2023
Drs. Constance Bohon and John Larsen share the specialty of Obstetrics/Gynecology and a dedication to service, but they are unique in their service to the community and the Medical Society. They are both being recognized at the 2023 Capital Healthcare Honors on Friday, May 5.
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What MSDC Said at the DC Health Oversight HearingMarch 2, 2023
Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with priorities for DC Health to consider in the coming year.
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New Advance Care Planning Solution Available March 8 in CRISP DC PortalMarch 1, 2023
Learn about the newest advanced care feature to help your patients indicate their advanced medical directives.
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MSDC President to Council = Get License Reciprocity Done
February 28, 2023
Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with ideas for the Board of Medicine and DC Health.
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MSDC Board Approves Gender Equity Compensation Survey, Policy
February 28, 2023
MSDC's leadership approved resources and commitment to explore how to make medicine in DC more equitable.
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