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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and Brilliance
March 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 patients
December 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 Plata
October 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. Stone
September 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 History
August 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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March 11 UPDATE on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Issue
March 6, 2024
Share your feedback with the key players in the cybersecurity incident,
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MSDC to DHCF: Fund Prior Authorization
February 9, 2024
MSDC urged the Council to address the disparity between private and Medicaid insureds in regards to the District's prior auth law.
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DHCF: Notification of Policy Change-Physician Administered Drug Reimbursement Rates
January 26, 2024
The purpose of this transmittal is to notify DC Medicaid Providers of a policy change regarding reimbursement rates for physician-administered drugs under the "Buy & Bill" policy.
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Fed's Prior Auth Reforms Mirror DC Law
January 18, 2024
New rules bring Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans nationwide to similar standards to what DC private insurers need to comply with beginning this year.
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DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority Makes it Easier to Get Heart Disease Care
January 11, 2024
Executive Board votes to remove copays and deductibles to improve affordability and reduce health disparities
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2024 MSDC Capital Healthcare Honors
January 11, 2024
Medical Society of DC announces honorees who are serving their patients and the District
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MSDC Statement on Post Story on Immoral Stealing of Human Remains
December 14, 2023
MSDC's president mourns the mistakes medicine made in the past and explains how MSDC is working to rectify past mistakes by the profession.
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MSDC Board and DC Health Director Meet
December 12, 2023
MSDC's leadership met with DC Health's leadership to discuss areas of collaboration.
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Physician Community Speaks Loudly on Scope Bill
December 11, 2023
Many physicians testified on December 7 with concerns about a bill to change DC's scope of practice law.
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MSDC Commended for Lung Health Work by DC Council
November 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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