The Medical Society of the District of Columbia is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of physicians and their patients in metropolitan Washington. Our goal is to make the District of Columbia the best place to practice medicine.
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Information on Current Outbreaks
The "coronavirus" has stolen the headlines, but flu season has been especially bad this winter. Learn more about the flu and coronavirus responses in the District, both to better practice medicine and to inform your patients.
Curbing the Opioid Epidemic
MSDC is vigorously working to reduce the impact of opioid use disorder, providing access to treatment, and ensuring access to opioids when medically necessary.
Women in Medicine
The number of women in medicine is steadily rising and this year, for the first time ever, more women than men enrolled in medical school. MSDC supports the needs of women physicians, residents, and fellows as well as provides opportunity for leadership development.Hot Topics
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AMA, State Societies Fight Insurers Misusing CPT CodesFebruary 28, 2020
The AMA and State Society Litigation Center have filed a brief arguing Aetna misused CPT codes to charge administrative fees to patients.
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CDC: 42% of U.S. Adults are ObeseFebruary 27, 2020
The CDC released a study showing the rate of obesity in U.S. adults is still high.
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Upcoming Events
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2020 Annual MeetingOctober 30, 2020 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Association of American Medical CollegesMSDC's annual physician event is a popular evening event for physicians, healthcare leaders and political figures to connect, get informed and, most importantly, enjoy themselves.
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5 March
UMC/DHCF/Deputy Mayor Oversight Hearing
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6 March
FIVE DAYS TO FRIDAY: A Play About Physician Suicide, Systems and Stigma
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23 March
DC Health Benefit Exchange Budget Hearing
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