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JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy Complications
August 2, 2021
The new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.
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DC Ends Public Health Emergency - Now What?
July 27, 2021
Licensure waivers will be ending soon as the Mayor transitions some governance back to regular order.
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DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare Report
July 26, 2021
The report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.
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Mayor Bowser Signs Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
July 22, 2021
The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.
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Hopping, Steven
July 22, 2021
Member Spotlight: Meet Steven Hopping, a plastic and cosmetic surgeon who is dedicated to helping underserved patients around the globe.
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DISB Issues Guidance on Ending Prohibition of Insurance Cancellations
July 21, 2021
The guidance will impact patients who have delayed paying insurance premiums and will now need to create repayment plans.
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CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (Updated)
July 14, 2021
CMS's fee schedule shows a reduced conversion factor due to the expiration of last year's increase.
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MSDC Board Member Matthew Lecuyer Named Chair of AMA YPS
July 6, 2021
Dr. Lecuyer's election adds his name to the list of MSDC members who have taken leadership positions within the AMA.
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