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MSDC, Local Health Associations Push Council on Liability Protections
April 29, 2020
MSDC joined DC healthcare associations in urging the Council to pass additional liability protections for healthcare workers.
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DISB Guidance Offers Relief to Insurance Policyholders
April 27, 2020
On Monday, DISB issued an emergency order to provide support to District insurance policyholders during the public health emergency.
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MSDC and Mid-Atlantic Medical Societies Release Physician Protection Statement
April 27, 2020
The Mid-Atlantic State Medical Societies issued a joint statement advocating for protecting physician speech and physical health during COVID-19.
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MSDC Asks AMA To Support DC Federal Funding
April 26, 2020
MSDC's delegation to the AMA House of Delegates sent an email to the AMA asking for support for DC catch-up funding for the CARES Act.
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MSDC Launches "Prescription" for Public Health Updates
April 25, 2020
MSDC has launched a new public health newsletter to inform members of pressing issues.
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COVID-19 Task Force Tackles Testing, Health Disparities, and Physician Protection
April 24, 2020
In its second meeting, the MSDC COVID-19 Task Force issued recommendations on "re-opening" the District, COVID-19 testing, and PPE.
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Congress Passes COVID 3.5 Bill and Pivots to CARES Act Part 4
April 24, 2020
The latest federal stimulus bill contains more funding for public health including new funds for testing.
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MSDC Meets with CareFirst to Discuss Changes and Concerns from DC Docs
April 22, 2020
In this letter from MSDC President Desiree Pineda, MD, she shared the outcomes of a meeting with local CareFirst leadership.
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