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DC Health Issues Temporary Healthcare License Declaration

October 7, 2021

The declaration creates a new application for a temporary license while healthcare providers await the outcome of their full license application.

Council Debates Healthcare Licenses, MCOs, and Vaccine Mandates

October 5, 2021

The DC Council discussed a number of pandemic and health issues in its first meeting after summer recess.

AMA Study Shows Lack of Health Insurance Competition in U.S.

September 29, 2021

DC actually has one of the most competitive state-level marketplaces, which speaks to the lack of competition at every level.

DC Health Issues Temporary License Extensions Until Oct. 31 for Some Licensees

September 22, 2021

DC Health extends temporary license provisions for practitioners based on their type of facility.

AMA Report: Sharp Decreases in Opioid Prescribing and Increases in Drug-Related Overdose and Death

September 21, 2021

MSDC and the AMA lay out a series of recommendations to combat the epidemic of drug-related overdoses and deaths.

MSDC Recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

September 17, 2021

The Medical Society of the District of Columbia is committed to raising awareness of the physician suicide epidemic.

MSDC Welcomes Kimberly Pittmon to Staff

September 15, 2021

MSDC adds an association membership veteran to the team in anticipation of a new membership model in 2022.

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MSDC Reflects on September 11, 2001

September 10, 2021

MSDC leaders share their perspectives on September 11, 2001.

MSDC email to members on the COVID vaccine requirements and CME

September 7, 2021

MSDC has created a guide to help members sift through the changing COVID requirements for healthcare licensees.

Mayor Bowser Issues Emergency Order Addressing MedStar's MCO Status

September 3, 2021

MSDC joins letter with DC Hospital Association, DC Primary Care Association, DC Behavioral Health Association, and DC Health Care Association urging Council and Mayor to create long-term solution.

Dr. Pineda swears in Dr. Emanuel as president

MSDC Announces 2022 Leadership Slate

September 2, 2021

The slate includes five at-large Board members, two AMA delegation members, and the president-elect.

Member Spotlight - Jaya Kasaraneni

September 2, 2021

Our new Chair of the Women in Medicine Section (WIM) is the latest MSDC member spotlight.

Advocacy curriculum: How MSDC prioritizes bills in the Council

August 27, 2021

How does MSDC decide which bills in the Council to spend the most time on, and which to just watch?

MSDC Partners with Perla to Enhance Member Access to Trusted Healthcare Advisors

August 26, 2021

Partnership with local, physician-founded B2B platform aims to help busy DC physicians

DC Issues New Requirement on Vaccines for Healthcare Workers

August 16, 2021

The new order essentially means you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 if you want to practice medicine in the District.

MSDC, Healthcare Community Push Passage of Temporary License Waiver Extension

August 12, 2021

If signed, the law allows temporarily licensed healthcare workers until the end of this year to apply for a permanent license.

COVID CME Requirement and MSDC Statement

August 11, 2021

MSDC continues to oppose content specific CME and objects to the short time frame given by the emergency order.

MSDC Executive Committee Endorses Statement on Vaccine Requirements at Medical Facilities

August 11, 2021

MSDC believes medical facilities should be permitted to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Joint Commission Study: Female Physicians Suffering Higher Burnout Rates

August 10, 2021

Work and environmental factors drove higher burnout among female faculty in this site study.

MSDC Joins AMA, AAP DC on Amicus Supporting Minor Consent for Vaccines Law

August 9, 2021

The brief argues the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act is based on good public health and policy, and should be upheld.