The Medical Society represents the physicians and patients of the District in discussions with the City Council, DC's Department of Health and Board of Medicine and other members of the medical community. The Medical Society has been reviewing numerous healthcare bills and is working with key stakeholders on multiple fronts.
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MSDC works closely with the American Medical Association (AMA), and state and specialty medical societies to educate Congress and federal agencies on issues important to physicians and their patients. READ MORE
As health system reform evolves, MSDC ensures it is implemented at the local and regional levels in ways that support the patient-physician relationship and promotes public health in our Nation's Capital. READ MORE
| CURBING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder *FREE* live course August 25, 2018, 8 AM - 5:30 PM, Howard University Study: 10% DROP IN OPIOID PRESCRIPTIONS LAST YEAR "Why You Should Register with the PDMP", by the AMA Opioid task Force Chair and President-elect Register with District of Columbia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. |
OPIOID USE IN THE DISTRICT This Council Period, there are a series of bills related to the opioid epidemic under consideration by the City Council, and the Medical Society is addressing their impact on physicians and patient care. Contact MSDC with questions. According to a report by the American Enterprise Institute, DC ranked 2nd behind West Virginia in terms of the economic burden caused by the epidemic, and just ahead of third-place Maryland when measured by the per-capita cost. The CDC found that opioid overdose deaths are increasing in nearly all parts of the population. Washington, DC had the highest increase in fatalities. |
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Physician Burnout and Resilience From AMA President David O. Barbe, MD, MHA Whereas past efforts to address burnout have focused on bolstering individuals’ resilience skills, there’s a growing recognition that organizations also need to redesign the way that clinical care is delivered. • Burnout rates are twice as high in medicine as in other fields • For every hour of patient time, physicians spend 1-2 hours on electronic health records and clerical tasks. Information and Resources Beyond Burnout--Redesigning Care to Restore Meaning for Physicians, New. England Journal of Medicine, Jan. 25, 2018. A Conspiracy of Silence on Physician Suicide - George Lundberg: At Large at Medscape, March 23, 2018 4 Lessons Mayo Clinic Learned from Group Meetings to Cut Burnout See the AMA's STEPS Forward program. |
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Did You Know That An MSDC Leader Designed the Original US Capitol?In 1792, Dr. William Thornton, who 200 Years of Medicine in the Nation's Capital |
| DC Public Health and Finance Budget The DC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) and DC public health leadership presented their budget priorities at a briefing in April. See the presentations Deputy Mayor of Health & Human Services DC Health Department of Behavioral Health Department of Health Care Finance |
Save the Date: Friday, October 19, 2018! MSDC's 2018 Annual Meeting and Reception MSDC's annual member meeting will take place on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM in Dupont Circle. The event offers ample opportunity to socialize with physician members from across the Metropolitan Washington area. For further information, contact Pia Duryea (duryea@msdc.org) MSDC Annual Meeting and Reception Friday, October 19, 2018 6:00 - 9:30 PM 2121 Massachusetts Ave NW Dupont Circle Washington, DC 20008 |
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later served as MSDC Vice President, submitted the winning design for the original United States Capitol Building. Although he had