Healthy Physicians News
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August 2, 2021
JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy ComplicationsThe new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.
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July 26, 2021
DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare ReportThe report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.
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June 29, 2021
MSDC Board Approves Proceeding With New Membership ModelThe MSDC Board approved the beginning of a years-long process to modernize MSDC's membership structure.
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June 14, 2021
MSDC Calls for Fee Reduction, Wellbeing Resources in District BudgetDr. Emanuel thanked the District for proposed HPLRP funding and suggested ways to support physicians within the budget.
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May 25, 2021
MSDC President Asks Congressional Leadership to Support Dr. Lorna Breen ActThe legislation would support burnout prevention and wellbeing resources for the physician community nationally.
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April 20, 2021
MSDC Board Approves Medical Record Education InitiativeImpact of the CURES Act and pandemic creates in-depth discussion on Medical Society's role in informing members of medical records best practices.
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April 7, 2021
AMA: Insurers Imposed Prior Auth Despite PandemicDespite the world going into triage mode in 2020, an AMA survey found insurance companies still required prior authorization as normal.
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March 19, 2021
MSDC President Testifies at DC Health Oversight HearingDr. Emanuel emphasized the importance of DMV licensure policies, supporting physician wellbeing programs, and fully funding HPLRP
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February 23, 2021
MSDC Board of Directors Discusses Equitable Pay in Medicine, Unconscious BiasThe Board reviewed recommendations and reports on key initiatives including health equity in the medical profession.
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January 27, 2021
Vaccine Rollout, Budget Hearings Offer Opportunities for Physician AdvocacyNewly announced hearings offer physicians the opportunity to use their advocacy skills on important issues.