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DC Health Updates Reporting Process of COVID-19 Infected Personnel

July 16, 2020

DC Health creates a new reporting process for ANY COVID-19 infection and death at a healthcare facility.

Rising COVID-19 Infections Spark Fears of New PPE Shortage

July 8, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise, concerns about PPE supplies are again weighing on health care workers' minds.

MSDC Outlines Telemedicine and Licensures Changes Needed Post-Public Health Emergency

July 2, 2020

MSDC asks DC Health to extend important waivers made during the public health emergency.

Committee on Health Passes Biosimilars, Pregnancy Coverage Expansions

July 1, 2020

The Committee on Health passed one of MSDC's highest legislative priorities plus two bills expanding coverage for pregnancy.

MSDC Past President Julian Craig Testifies on New Ward 8 Hospital

June 30, 2020

Dr. Craig shared a three step plan for preserving the vibrant physician network in Wards 7 and 8.

MSDC Joins the AAMSE Pledge on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 26, 2020

MSDC joins the medical society community in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

MSDC Board Takes Next Steps In Improving Member Experience

June 24, 2020

The MSDC Board has made some important decisions that set the stage for changes designed to engage members and non-members in new ways.

DC to Enter Phase Two As Early as Monday

June 18, 2020

DC may move into phase two of reopening as early as Monday.

Study: Children Less Likely to Be Infected with COVID-19

June 17, 2020

A new study from the UK indicated kids and teens are much less likely to get and show symptoms of COVID-19.

CDC Confirms Underlying Medical Conditions Heighten COVID-19 Risks

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 patients with underlying medical conditions faced vastly higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to the CDC.

MSDC President Testifies at Committee on Health Budget Hearing

June 10, 2020

MSDC President Dr. Pineda told the Council what steps needed to be taken to ensure a robust physician network across the District.

MSDC Joins AMA House of Medicine in Supporting Limited Medical Liability

June 10, 2020

MSDC joined the AMA and numerous other medical associations in asking Congress to protect physicians from frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits.

Payers Pulling Back COVID-19 Coverages

June 10, 2020

Insurance companies are beginning to withdraw COVID-19 benefits despite the need to monitor the population.

Inexplicably Americans Are Using Household Cleaners to Prevent COVID-19 Infections

June 9, 2020

A non-scientific survey shows that a high percentage of respondents used household cleaners to prevent COVID-19 infection.

New Demographic Data Reporting Requirements for Laboratories

June 5, 2020

HHS announces that testing laboratories must provide demographic data to the federal government to ensure more equitable resource distribution.

COVID-19 Task Force Recommends Enforcing Vaccine Schedule

June 5, 2020

The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force strongly recommends all District schools enforce their vaccine schedule to prevent an autumn health care crisis.

Report: Entrenched Health Disparities To Blame for African-American COVID Death Rates

June 4, 2020

A Georgetown study highlights how societal and health inequities severely disadvantage African-Americans in the District

MSDC Statement on Policing, Social Determinants of Health, and Activism

June 1, 2020

MSDC's statement on the death of George Floyd and subsequent activism.

MSDC Announces PPE Bulk Purchase Program for Members

May 31, 2020

MSDC launches new site with Action PPE to give members an opportunity to purchase in bulk PPE for their practices.

MSDC Recommends to Mayor Bowser Health Improvements for Re-Open Plan

May 28, 2020

MSDC made a set of recommendations to the Mayor on how to protect the health of residents during the re-open DC plan.