Physician Resource Center: Thought Leadership
Physician Thought Leadership Resource Center
Part of our role as a professional medical society is to be a resource provider for our members. We are fortunate to have created partnerships and alliances with organizations that seek to provide educational and support materials that can be support of our member’s efforts to provide the best in care to their clients. We encourage our members to engage with the content presented here and reach out to the providers should they wish more information and support.
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Evolve is an insurance eligible, results driven program available virtually or in person. Each participant receives an initial assessment, personalized attention, and group socialization throughout the 12-week program. VIDA’s board-certified registered dietitians lead each session and participants have unlimited access to our exercise facilities and group fitness classes. Click here for a full program overview. Most CareFirst members pay nothing out-of-pocket. Non-CareFirst members may use Health Savings or Flex Spending Account (HSA/FSA) funds for the program.
For more information, visit vidafitness.com or contact:
Aaron Moore
Director of Operations
Office: (202) 939-2566
aaron@vidafitness.com
DACS provides support to primary care and specialty prescribers in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
All services are free and include:
- Phone consultation for clinical questions provided by expert addiction medicine specialists
- Education and training opportunities related to substance use disorders and chronic pain management
- Assistance in the identification of substance use and behavioral health resources and referrals that meet the needs of the patients in your community.
Funding for DACS is provided by The District of Columbia Government, DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA), Pharmaceutical Control Division (PCD). DACS is administered by the University of Maryland School of Medicine staff and faculty.>
Unity Insurance is an independent insurance agency that exists to work for physicians and practitioners, giving medical professionals the power of choice.
Their insurance agents become personal consultants and advocates, taking the time to listen and understand individual needs. As an independent insurance agency, they can meet all insurance needs, providing personal and business solutions.
For more information on the benefits of Unity Insurance, visit https://unityinsurance.co/about/we-are-independent/.
Perla is a one-stop site to help you find trusted legal, accounting and other advisors with healthcare experience for your practice. Perla offers:
* vetted, trusted advisors only
* a variety of areas of expertise (legal,
finance and banking, accounting, practice management, and more) in one place
* simple design that is free to use (for MSDC members)
* NEW: guide to physician employment agreements
The MSDC portal is open! Visit https://members.msdc.org/page/Perla (Login required)
MSDC is pleased to offer an association-sponsored 401k Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). This Group 401k/Profit Sharing Plan is a great way to potentially save money and time and minimize risk on your plan by reducing administrative costs, administrative duties and fiduciary responsibilities. Generally, 401k / Profit Sharing plans are priced on the size of a plan, but with this MEP, MSDC was able to negotiate pricing of a $15 Million plan for smaller $1-3 Million plans. Should you wish to learn more about how this plan can lower costs and streamline the administration of your practice’s 401k/Profit Sharing Plan, please contact our plan representative Chris Burgos at 302.366.0366 or Christopher.Burgos@dsfg.com.
UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Special Needs Plans (SNP) offer benefits for people with both Medicare and Medicaid. These SNP plans provide benefits beyond
Original Medicare, such as transportation to medical appointments and routine vision exams. Members must have Medicaid to enroll.
Rx4Miracles can help relieve the “sticker shock” your patients feel each time they pay for a prescription. The Rx4Miracles Prescription Savings Card provides savings for both brand and generic medications, requires no enrollment, no income requirements and is open to everyone. Rx4Miracles also generates funds which go back to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to support their efforts to improve and change pediatric healthcare and its impact on kids, families, and communities. Funds granted through our partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals help deliver specialized care, critical research, equipment, and resources necessary for hospital teams to provide life-saving care to the children in our community.
Rx4Miracles helps uninsured and underinsured individuals afford their prescription medications. However, Rx4Miracles can also be used by individuals who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, which is common in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high deductible health plans. Additionally, individuals who have prescription coverage can use Rx4Miracles for non-covered medications.
In collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals we are working to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.
Savings for you. Funds for them.
Click here to view a flyer with information.
Our Medical Specialty Group provides a dedicated team with tailored solutions to meet the unique financial needs of physicians and their practices. For insights and solutions, visit the sites below or contact us directly.
Medical | Wealth | Truist
Money and Mindset Podcast | Truist
Contact: Michelle Hughes, Senior Vice President – Medical Wealth Advisor, 202.879.6302 michelle.hughes@truist.com
Our main goal is to is to deliver the right health information to the right place at the right time —providing safer, timelier, efficient, effective, equitable, and more patient-centered care. We are committed to ensuring that District providers are securely sharing data to facilitate better patient care, reduce costs, and improve overall health outcomes.
For more information on CRISP DC log onto dc.crisphealth.org
Babyscripts’
three-tiered approach to virtual maternity care allows providers to deliver risk-specific care to pregnant mothers at any time, in any place. The first tier consists of a digital education layer delivered via a mobile app, with daily
gestational-age and practice-specific, customizable content extending through one year postpartum. The second tier enables remote management of pregnant patients dependent on risk, including low-risk, hypertension, postpartum hypertension,
gestational diabetes, mental health, and social determinants of health, alerting the provider through a trigger system to enable risk management and intervention. The third tier brings the insurer into the equation in a collaboration
between care team and payer, solving some of the structural issues of care coordination and access to care, improving outcomes while reducing cost. For more information on the Babyscripts Virtual Maternity Care and to schedule a demo,
click here. To access additional resources on best practices from Babyscripts, subscribe to our Virtual Care Resource Center and explore our webinar library.

Backline is quick to set up and easy to use by both physicians and patients. Initiate a video session without requiring a patient to download an app, complete a cumbersome registration process, or pay upfront before speaking with their physician. Physicians can use their PC or smartphone to engage with patients. Plus, Backline’s HIPAA security and extensive use cases make it a must-have even after the coronavirus crisis ends.
Compassion & Choices believes the goal of good end-of-life
care is to prevent as much physical and emotional suffering as possible. Not aimed at curing illness, the focus is on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. For many, it is reassuring just to know that options exist. There is no one
right answer or choice; preferences vary from person to person. Candid conversations are crucial to ensuring patients get the care they want at the end of life, so it’s important to discuss these priorities not just with patients,
but with their families and other loved ones and put those priorities in writing whenever possible.
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is the first and most experienced Center in the region to offer proton therapy-a highly advanced and precise form of radiation-to treat cancer. MPTC has trained more than 200 medical professionals on the use of proton therapy and has treated more than 3,500 patients.
*Clinical trials for your patients
*Meet our medical team
Point of Contact:
Barbara Grimm
Senior Physician Liaison
Maryland Proton Treatment Center
410-218-3267- cell
barbara@mptcproton.com
For information on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, see this Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (May 20, 2021)

We are Janssen, the Pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson. We are focused on treating and preventing some of the most complex and devastating diseases of our time in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases & vaccines, cardiovascular & metabolism, and pulmonary hypertension. We pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found. Learn more at www.janssen.com.

For information about the program please contact Jeff or Cindy at 800-741-2044 or info@atlantichealthpartners.com
www.atlantichealthpartners.com
Thought leadership articles
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Cyber Security and Insurance Update 2023
March 6, 2023
In this timely, informative video, MSDC has partnered with Unity Insurance to discuss cybersecurity and how you can improve your security and better protect your practice.
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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Help Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid Benefits
December 1, 2022
Learn how UnitedHealthcare’s integrated care coordination of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans support complex medical and social needs and what changes are coming in 2023.
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November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
November 2, 2022
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the UnitedHealthcare Dual Choice Plan offers a wide range of benefits to eligible enrollees who reside in the District.
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Annual Enrollment Period Opens October 15, But Certain Residents May Enroll Now
October 1, 2022
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is approaching and this year the District Dual Choice Program is an option for individuals who reside in the district and who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Suicide Prevention Resources for At-Risk Patients
September 21, 2022
It is Suicide Prevention Month and UnitedHealthcare offers mental health resources for certain enrollees.
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10 Common Insurance Myths Debunked
September 21, 2022
Debunk some common insurance myths with information from Unity Insurance.
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Physician Reimbursement and Resources Under the UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® Plan
September 8, 2022
Learn reimbursement dos and don’ts and what provider resources are available through UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete.
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Everything You Need To Know About Cyber Insurance For Business Owners
September 7, 2022
The potential consequences and risks associated with data breaches are not worth the reputational damages and financial losses.
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Primary Care Providers Are Uniquely Positioned To Care For Patients Living With Addiction
August 25, 2022
DACS shares how primary care physicians can be valuable sources of all types of care.
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How does UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete impact my patients?
August 24, 2022
There are many health benefits for individuals who are dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, spanning dental, food/nutrition, routine vision and hearing, physical fitness, and more.
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DC Residents Will Have Access to UnitedHealthcare’s District Dual Choice Program – Individuals Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
June 29, 2022
Learn about comprehensive, coordinated health benefits available through the District Dual Choice Program to adults aged 21 and over who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
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MSDC Partners With Capsule to Address Pharmacy Deserts and Ease Practice Burdens
June 9, 2022
MSDC announces a new partnership with a new type of pharmacy
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Maintaining Mental Wellness
May 5, 2022
In honor of Mental Health Month this May, VIDA Fitness dives into tips to improve your mental wellness.
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The Benefits of Being Social
April 19, 2022
Learn how support, reinforcement, brain power and memory, learning, self esteem, and physical health can all be boosted by social wellness, in the VIDA Fitness wellness series.
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Sleep Well to Be Well
April 6, 2022
Nearly half of all Americans suffer from occasional sleeplessness. Learn how to sleep well and be well from VIDA Fitness’ latest wellness blog.
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Nutrition for Wellness
March 10, 2022
Hippocrates call to “let food be thy medicine” shows the impact of nutrition on wellness – and illness, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and brain function. This wellness blog from VIDA Fitness shares nutrition tips and a testimonial you can share with patients about someone whose triglyceride levels dropped from 277 to 90 mg/dL.
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Physical Health – Is Your Body Operating at its Optimum Level?
March 9, 2022
In its ongoing blog series on wellness, MSDC’s Health and Wellness Partner VIDA Fitness discusses how to optimize physical health for you and your patients.
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Fitness vs. Wellness – What’s the Difference?
February 23, 2022
MSDC’s Health and Wellness Partner VIDA Fitness breaks down the concepts of wellness in a series of blogs, starting with the difference between fitness and wellness.
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How Telehealth Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Telehealth is a critical component of a physician's practice during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.
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