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MSDC Leads AMA Charge on Private Practice Reimbursement

June 15, 2023

Our resolution instructs the AMA to take action on private payer payments.

Is Physician Pay Keeping Up With Inflation?

June 8, 2023

Survey finds that physician compensation is increasing, especially among PCPs, but not at the rate of inflation.

MSDC and Many Many Others: Reform Prior Auth

May 25, 2023

The highly anticipated hearing on the MSDC supported prior auth bill brought out numerous people and organizations agreeing that we need to #FixDCPriorAuth

MSDC Welcomes New Dialysis Unit Located in Ward 8

May 23, 2023

Facility will help address a disparity in care in the District.

AMA: One in Three Physicians Previously Sued in Their Career

May 15, 2023

Nearly half of physicians age 55 and over have been sued in an inefficient system where most claims are dropped or decided in favor of physicians

DC healthcare community comes together to celebrate service, leadership and public health

May 11, 2023

The Capital Healthcare Honors honored four award recipients and the physician community.

Join the MSDC Prior Auth Sign-On Letter

May 9, 2023

Thank the Committee on Health for holding a hearing and encourage them to have a quick mark-up.

MSDC President Gives Advice to Council on Post-Pandemic Health Issues

May 5, 2023

Dr. Bathgate listed for the Committee on Health a number of issues to take note of as the public health emergency winds down.

Copay Accumulator Bill Passes DC Council

May 2, 2023

The bill is one of the physician community's top priorities.

Survey: Nurse Shortage Shows No Signs of Easing

May 2, 2023

Even "post-pandemic", the nation's nurses say they want change. This will impact your medical practice.

Americans Aren't Prepared for Retirement - MSDC Can Help Your Practice

May 1, 2023

Physicians need to plan now for retirement no matter where they are in their professional life. MSDC can help.

MSDC Needs A Few Good Board Members

April 26, 2023

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

Five easy ways in May to reduce prior auths in DC

April 26, 2023

Take one or more of these five steps in May to reduce the prior auth burden you and your patients are facing.

AMA Letter Endorses DC Prior Auth Bill

April 20, 2023

AMA sent a outlining why B25-124 is important to pass this year.

"PEP" Talk: MSDC Board Approves Creation of New Practice Benefit

April 18, 2023

The MSDC Board approved a new, exciting financial wellness benefit to medical practices, healthcare facilities, and their partners.

MSDC To Welcome AMA President-elect at the 2023 Capital Healthcare Honors

April 18, 2023

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH will join our DC VIPs at the can't-miss event of 2023.

Novitas Smart Edits - Coming Soon

April 10, 2023

Announced from CMS contractor Novitas

Prior Auth Reforms for Medicare Advantage, Work to Be Done With Private Insurers

April 6, 2023

CMS rule changes for Medicare Advantage will help physicians and patients with more manageable prior auth requirements.

Copay Accumulator Bill Passes First Council Reading

April 4, 2023

Unanimous vote indicates bill will pass Council by early May.

The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and Brilliance

March 30, 2023

MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our patients.