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
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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 Board Approves New Business Plans for Society
At its Monday meeting, the MSDC Board of Directors made some major decisions that will advance the Society's mission to make the District the best place to practice medicine.
The Board met via Zoom for the third consecutive meeting, due to the District's Phase Two restrictions. Joining the Board meeting with Dr. John Reilly, longtime MSC member and member of the MSDC Physician Healthy Committee.
The Board debated a number of items tied to its strategic plan and voted on a few motions of interest:
- A motion was approved to create a new Foundation focused on physician wellness
- The 2021 budget was approved unanimously
- A set of metrics to guide the strategic plan's implementation was approved unanimously
- A clean audit from MSDC's audit firm was accepted by the Board.
In addition, the Board heard presentations on:
- DC Medicaid transition from fee-for-service to managed care, as well as behavioral health transitions
- Multiple advocacy victories over the summer including passage of the Access to Biosimilars Amendment Act, MSDC's top legislative priority
- The state of the Society's financial reserves and investments
The next MSDC Board meeting will be December 7. MSDC members in good standing may request an invitation to attend from Robert Hay via email at hay [at] msdc.org.
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