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DC Health Waives Public Health CME Requirement

August 27, 2020

DC Health is waiving the requirement of 5 CME hours from a topic on the public health list for the 2020 renewal period.

DC Issues RFI on Behavioral Health Within Medicaid Reform

August 26, 2020

MSDC is reposting a notice from the District government seeking information on integrating behavioral health services into the Medicaid program offerings.

Mayor Orders Payers to Cover More COVID-19 Testing

August 25, 2020

Mayor Bowser expands the categories of people who are eligible for covered COVID-19 testing.

DC Health Adds Delaware to Travel Quarantine List

August 24, 2020

Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, DC Health again adds Delaware to the list of states where travel from requires a 14 day quarantine.

Survey: 8% of Physician Practices Nationwide Closed Due to COVID-19

August 20, 2020

The Physicians Foundation biennial survey shows clearly the COVID-19 pandemic is wrecking independent physician practices.

Federal Government: Pharmacists Can Now Vaccinate Children

August 20, 2020

HHS now permits pharmacists to vaccinate school-age children, a move drawing immediate condemnation from a major medical association.

DC Health Updates Travel Quarantine List for Residents

August 11, 2020

The District removed Delaware from its quarantine list and added five more states.

CMS Issues 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

August 5, 2020

CMS released its proposed Medicare PFS for 2021 on Monday.