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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and BrillianceMarch 30, 2023
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our patients.
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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick uses her adventurous spirit to engage with patientsDecember 27, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dedicated public health advocate Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick.
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Creating Space for What’s Important with Dr. Giselle PlataOctober 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. StoneSeptember 26, 2022
Meet MSDC Board member and noted wellness physician Dr. Terri Stone
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Dr. Tareen Comes Full Circle with Her Family’s HistoryAugust 29, 2022
Meet MSDC member Dr. Marwah Tareen and learn how the Healthy Physician Foundation is helping her career.
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Public Health News
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MSDC Commended for Lung Health Work by DC CouncilNovember 8, 2023
Councilmember Brooke Pinto's resolution recognized the need for better lung health care and smoking cessation while praising MSDC's work on these issues.
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You're Not Dreaming - Prior Auth Reform Passes the DC CouncilNovember 7, 2023
The Council passed MSDC-supported comprehensive prior authorization reform legislation for the first time ever.
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MSDC Joins the DC Veterinary Medical Association and Other Health Groups Celebrating One Health DayNovember 3, 2023
Every year, the world celebrates One Health Day on November 3rd. This year, the DC Veterinary Medical Association and the Medical Society of DC are collaborating to highlight the value of One Health coordination at the local level, here in Washington, DC.
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Alert from DHCF on Lead Screening and Reporting RequirementsNovember 1, 2023
Learn more about requirements for patients with lead exposure or potential exposure.
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Issues on 719A Form (Prior Authorization) for DC Medicaid patients
October 23, 2023
Dr. Arrel Olano talks about how he and MSDC worked together to solve a prior authorization "requirement".
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MSDC Seeks Infection Control Experts for Video SeriesOctober 19, 2023
The videos will be part of MSDC's work for Project Firstline.
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth ReformOctober 19, 2023
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered by burnout and epidemics.
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DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine SpeakersOctober 16, 2023
Help your local community by sharing your medical knowledge at meetings.
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task ForceOctober 11, 2023
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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Prior Auth Bill Takes Big Step Towards Becoming LawOctober 5, 2023
The Council voted to pass the bill - see what's next for the bill to become law.
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