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 President Gives Advice to Council on Post-Pandemic Health Issues
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health Thursday about issues to watch for as COVID emergency measures end.
The roundtable explored what issues the Council needed to be aware of as federal and local public health emergency measures ended. Dr. Bathgate spoke on a panel with representatives of the DC Hospital Association, DC Primary Care Association, and Long Term Care Coalition.
Dr. Bathgate's comments focused on three areas: workforce, telework, and social determinants of health. Among the areas she highlighted to the Council were:
- The need to support small and independent practices as part of the DC healthcare infrastructure.
- Looking at impediments to practice like onerous medical liability and prior authorization requirements.
- How telework and office vacancies impact DC practices.
- The need for a robust social safety network focused on culturally competent care, healthier lifestyles, and whole-person medicine.
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