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2004


Letter from 2004 President (Peter E. Lavine, MD)

Played Key Role in Introduction of Mayor's Liabiltiy Reform Bill

Advocacy Efforts in 2004 Extended Beyond Medical Liability Reform

Secured Increase in Medicare Payments:  Worked on Long-term Solution

Collaborated with AMA on Pro-physician/Pro-patient Initiatives

Joined CIGNA and Aetna Settlements so Members would Enjoy Benefits

Continued to Hold Health Plans Accountable to Physicians and Patients

Developed Reimbursement Tools and Practice Management Resources

Represented DC Physicians in Emergency Preparedness Planning

Upheld Professional Standards

Looked after the Health and Welfare of DC Residents

Showcased Physician-Patient Relationship with Mini-internship Program

Helped Advance Cyber Medicine and Encouraged Physicians to

Embrace It

Helped Physicians Overcome Addictions and Other Impairments

Discontinued CME Program; Redirected Resources to Advocacy Efforts

Letter from 2005 President (Victor G. Freeman, MD, MPP)

Local and National Events Impacting DC Physicians and Patiens in 2004

Mission Statement

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Keep Your Doctor in D.C.

MSDC is working with its allies and the City Council to protect the health of District residents by passing medical liability reform.

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