
Advocacy
The Medical Society of DC advocates every day for the right and ability of District physicians to practice medicine. We want you to help your patients and their families using your medical knowledge with minimal government interference.
MSDC advocacy happens at many different levels:
- We work with the Council of DC, especially the Committee on Health, to shape legislation to benefit the practice of medicine
- We work with our partners in the District executive branch to ensure health regulations are proactive on public health, protective of physician right to practice, and reasonable on who can practice health care.
- With the American Medical Association and national specialty societies, we lobby Congress and the Administration to ensure national health policy does not negatively impact physicians.
- Partnering with the AMA Litigation Center, we file amicus briefs and legal suits to protect physicians and reasonable health care practices.
Learn more about our work and successes below or using the links in the menu.

Resources for MSDC Advocacy
On December 9, 2024, the MSDC Board approved its advocacy priorities for the 26th Council period. You can see them here.
MSDC has different levels of support for legislation. Learn more about the MSDC Advocacy Rankings.
Learn more about MSDC's Advocacy Curriculum and how you can prepare to advocate for your profession and patients here.
Follow issues along with MSDC on our legislation tracking page seen here.
Learn more about MSDC's advocacy successes in the 25th Council period.
Advocacy Events
-
DC Council Visit Prep Session
November 2, 2023 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
VirtualJoin us for a conversation on how physicians can best advocate for themselves and their patients. Plan on walking away with practical tips and to-dos. -
2023 MSDC Annual Meeting
October 27, 2023 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of fun, mingling, and celebrating DC medicine -
MSDC March Advocacy Committee Meeting
March 29, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The committee will discuss updates on the MSDC legislative and regulatory agenda, as well as get feedback from members.
Advocacy News
-
The Healthy Physician Foundation Announces Inaugural Winner of the Dr. Cesar A. Caceres Innovation in Healthcare Technology Award
January 30, 2025
Caretaker Medical and its VitalStream platform represents a new way to use technology to enhance patient care and physician wellness.
Continue Reading -
Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt and Dr. Michael Weinstein announced as 2025 award winners
January 14, 2025
The former DC Health Director and longtime physician practice leader join Dr. Lisa Boyle and Dr. Ketih Egan as 2025 Capital Healthcare Honors award winners.
Continue Reading -
MSDC announces Drs. Boyle, Egan as 2025 Award Recipients
January 7, 2025
These DC physicians are two of the five honorees at the 2025 Capital Healthcare Honors, occurring March 26.
Continue Reading -
Annual Report Details a Busy and Successful 2024
January 6, 2025
The report details the Society's successes and activities in calendar year 2024, highlighting a busy 12 months of working for the physician community.
Continue Reading