PHP and Addiction Resources
The MSDC Physician Health Program is a private, confidential, non-disciplinary program that works to advocate for the health and well-being of all physicians in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area and to safeguard the public.
The Program
is HIPAA compliant and protects the confidentiality of participant records as set forth under DC and Federal law. The program is administered by the Medical Society of DC and is separate from the DC Board of Medicine.
Learn more about this program at our Healthy Physician Foundation page
Support Your Colleagues
Do you want to help support your fellow physicians going through their own struggles? The Healthy Physician Foundation supports the PHP and our efforts to supports physicians in need. Your generous gift allows MSDC to continue this important program and extend our reach to all physicians.
MSDC Recommends to Mayor Bowser Health Improvements for Re-Open Plan
Today, MSDC President J. Desiree Pineda, MD, FACP, sent a letter to the Mayor's office with recommendations to improve the health system of the District during the re-open plan.
With the District entering phase one of its re-opening plan, it is imperative that the District's healthcare network can react to any COVID-19 spikes as well as address underlying health concerns that the public health emergency has made clear. While MSDC applauds elements of the plan proposed by the Mayor's Re-Open DC Advisory Committee, we also feel there are elements the mayor needs to consider in order to fully protect the District.
The letter, seen here, outlines areas for the Mayor to consider as she considers the Advisory Group's recommendations:
- Making permanent telemdicine coverage expansions and requiring equitable reimbursement
- Recognizing that state borders are not as important when treating patients post-pandemic
- Creating a health system for underserved residents especially in Wards 7 and 8
- Protecting physicians from physical and civil threats they may face during the pandemic
- Supporting the behavioral and emotional needs front line healthcare workers are facing during and after the emergency
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