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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.