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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Physician Community Speaks Loudly on Scope Bill
The DC physician community spoke up and spoke loudly on December 7, arguing against expanding scope of practice in DC.
The cause was a hearing in the Committee on Health for B25-545, the HORA Revisions Act. The bill would update the law governing medical licensing and practice in the District. Notably, the bill would dramatically expand the scope of practice for numerous allied health providers as well as change the Board of Medicine to include physician assistants, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, and an acupuncturist.
MSDC President Dr. Ashesh Patel testified early in the hearing on behalf of the Society. In his testimony, he noted the large number of physicians and organizations speaking or submitting testimony concerned with the legislation. He shared that MSDC's testimony would briefly touch on these topics, and leave the details to others, while highlighting larger concerning themes. Other members, like Dr. John Dombrowski, spoke to specific concerns on scope expansion. Even the American Medical Association testified at the hearing to give a national perspective.