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MSDC President to Council = Get License Reciprocity Done

February 28, 2023

Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with ideas for the Board of Medicine and DC Health.

MSDC Board Approves Gender Equity Compensation Survey, Policy

February 28, 2023

MSDC's leadership approved resources and commitment to explore how to make medicine in DC more equitable.

MSDC Partners with CRISP DC to Spotlight DC Advance Care Planning Initiative

February 21, 2023

DC providers and patients will benefit from this user-friendly care path solution

Dr. Neal Barnard Hits the High Notes on the Topic of Diabetes

February 21, 2023

Meet MSDC Board member and alternate AMA delegate Neal Barnard, MD.

Prior auth bill introduced but work left to be done

February 16, 2023

DC physicians need to be aware that prior authorization legislation can move quickly, and their voice can be decisive.

MSDC Joins House of Medicine Letter on Medicare Prior Auth Reform

February 13, 2023

MSDC and numerous other medical societies joined in a sign-on letter urging CMS to adopt prior authorization changes.

MSDC Mourns the Passing of Past Treasurer Dr. Richard Schwartz

February 13, 2023

Dr. Schwartz served DC area patients for decades.

MSDC Announces 2023 Capital Healthcare Honorees

February 9, 2023

MSDC looks forward to recognizing the contributions of Drs. Constance Bohon, John Larsen, Peter Lavine, and James Taylor to the District and medicine.

The Prior Authorization Reform Amendment Act of 2023 Introduced by DC Council

February 8, 2023

This is the second year prior auth supported by MSDC has been introduced, and the legislation has even more momentum this year after last year's work by the physician community.

MSDC Joins DC Health Associations in MCO Reporting Letter

February 8, 2023

The letter seeks more transparency in how the MCOs are implementing key contract metrics to better serve providers and DC residents.

Former MSDC President, Reagan physician Dr. Dennis O'Leary passes away

February 6, 2023

Dennis O'Leary was a major figure in U.S. and DC medical history.

Join the physician letter asking for a prior auth hearing

February 2, 2023

Urge the Council to hold a hearing this year on prior authorization legislation.

Ending the Groundhog’s Day Dynamic for Gender Equity in Medicine

February 2, 2023

When it comes to gender equity in the workplace, there is a Groundhog’s Day dynamic for many women physicians. Here is what MSDC is doing and how you can join.

ROL Mistakes and Stressors to Avoid

January 30, 2023

MS4s, before you hit send on your Match rank-order lists by the March 1 deadline, here are missteps and stressors to avoid.

DC Health Alert on Varicella Cluster

January 24, 2023

DC Health wants healthcare providers to know information on a recent chickenpox outbreak.

FTC Proposes Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses

January 19, 2023

The new rule has a comment period open through March before a final rule would be considered.

Update Your MSDC Profile Today to Maximize Your Benefits

January 19, 2023

As MSDC introduces more specific member benefits, your profile allows us to make sure you get the information you need in DC.

Annual Report Details a Busy and Successful 2022

January 4, 2023

The report details the Society's successes and activities in calendar year 2022, highlighting a busy 12 months of working for the physician community.

MSDC Concludes Another Successful Council Session

December 30, 2022

Summary of action in 2021-2022 showed MSDC was active on a variety of priorities.

Two MSDC Members Win John J. Lynch MD Moral Courage Award

December 28, 2022

Drs. Alena Lira and Benjamin Kenigsberg, as well as social worker Yolanda King, were recognized for their courage in challenging circumstances.