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Why You Should Stop Everything and Donate to the Healthy Physician Foundation

July 16, 2024

The Healthy Physician Foundation is your tax-deductible option for supporting your local community's wellbeing.

When Your Next Physician License Will Expire

July 2, 2024

Some clarification on how medical license renewal will work in DC after this fall.

How ACEs Impact You, Your Patients, and the Health System

July 2, 2024

A macro-and micro-level overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resources to support all physicians.

The Staggering State of Physician Wellbeing, Compensation, and Practice Realities

June 26, 2024

The intersection of physician wellbeing, compensation, and practice realities directly impacts society.

MSDC Board Meets with DHCF Chief Medical Officer

June 26, 2024

Dr. Liburd had a conversation with the MSDC Board about the two organizations' shared priorities.

UPDATED: Your DC Physician License Won't Expire Sooner Than Expected

June 18, 2024

DC Health announced that your medical license will now renew on your birth month, not December 31 every other year.

MSDC Members Visit the Wilson Building for Advocacy Event

June 18, 2024

DC physicians participated in our annual event to meet Councilmembers and staff to discuss important healthcare issues.

MSDC Gender Equity Task Force Launches DC Physician Compensation Survey

June 10, 2024

MSDC’s physician-led Gender Equity Task Force has launched a comprehensive, widespread study of physician compensation as it relates to gender pay parity in the District of Columbia.

Your Co-Chairs Invite You to Council Visit Day

June 9, 2024

Council Visit Day is a great opportunity to meet Council members in-person AND virtually to discuss the physician community's policy issues.

MSDC Launches Compensation Survey for DC Physicians

June 6, 2024

The survey, for physicians of any gender identity, comes as yet another national survey shows a gap between male and female physician compensation

Tech savvy and future focused? MSDC is looking for you

May 22, 2024

MSDC is seeking help from physicians to plan a future focused, technology based project to fund via a grant.

Big Prior Auth Win in Health Budget: What's Next

May 15, 2024

A budget addition will ensure all insureds will benefit from the District's prior auth bill.

What Wins The Physician Community Got in the HORA Revision Bill

May 8, 2024

Working together across specialties, the bill to update DC health licensing and regulation had some major improvements amidst some concerning changes

Report Finds Physician Pay Rise in 2023 Offset By Medicare Cuts and Inflation; Pay Inequities Linger

May 7, 2024

Modest physician pay increases are offset by economic factors and are not experienced by all. MSDC to launch a gender pay equity survey.

MSDC Launches Advocacy Discussion Groups

May 6, 2024

The subcommittees of the Advocacy Committee focus on health equity, private practice, and scope of practice.

MSDC Sends Sign-On Letter Opposing Scope Changes

May 2, 2024

The letter, signed by numerous DC physicians, reiterates the physician community's concern with legislation updating the HORA.

MSDC Raises Scope Creep and More with DC Board of Medicine

April 24, 2024

MSDC staff visited the Board's meeting to discuss further collaboration and share opinions on important health issues.

ACT NOW: Join MSDC letter opposing scope changes

April 18, 2024

Sign on to the physician letter asking the Council to remove scope of practice changes to B25-545.

MSDC Seeking Nominees for 2025 Board Slate

April 11, 2024

MSDC's Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for the next slate of Board members.

What to Know About the DC Scope of Practice Expansion Bill

April 9, 2024

Physicians need to act now to stop scope expansion in DC. We tell you how.