Hot Topics in Public Health

MSDC Members Testify on COVID Response and Insulin Bill

October 28, 2020

Drs. Barnard, Fuisz, and Angelo represented MSDC before the Committee on Health to present medical viewpoints on public health issues.

DC Health Care Finance Announces EHR Incentive Program Now Open

October 28, 2020

DC Medicaid providers may be eligible for financial and technical assistance from eHealthDC.

MSDC To Host Online Healthcare Forum On Supreme Court Challenge To The ACA

October 26, 2020

Join national public health leaders to discuss the Supreme Court challenge to the ACA and the potential impact of disruption to care for millions of Americans, in the midst of a global pandemic.

DC Vaccine Bill Passes First Council Vote

October 21, 2020

Bill helps tighten vaccine loopholes to promote better herd immunity in District

DC Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

October 20, 2020

DC now has a privacy-protecting contact tracing system run through your smartphone

Rising National COVID Numbers Means Eight New States on Quarantine List

October 19, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by making eight additions and no subtractions.

DC Health Updates PPE Requirements for Healthcare Facilities

October 16, 2020

DC Health released guidance on the appropriate PPE for situations within a healthcare facility.

Committee on Health Advances Vaccination Bill

October 8, 2020

MSDC saw three bills it supported pass the Committee on Health yesterday, including a bill allowing easier access to vaccines.

Only Two Changes to DC Quarantine List This Week

October 5, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by making only two changes.

DHCF Press Release on Implementation of New Managed Care Plans

October 2, 2020

The DC Department of Health Care Finance announces its implementation of new Medicaid managed care health plans.

MSDC, 14 Medical Practices and Orgs Suggest Telemedicine Allowances Remain

September 29, 2020

MSDC and 14 other medical entities sent a letter to the Mayor asking for permanent telemedicine, licensure waivers

MSDC Board Approves New Business Plans for Society

September 22, 2020

The MSDC Board voted on some major changes to the Society's strategies, including approving new entities to meet strategic goals.

Delaware and West Virginia Added, California Subtracted From Quarantine List

September 21, 2020

DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states with some big name destination going on and off.

DC Health Publishes Antigen Testing Guidance

September 18, 2020

DC Health outlines how antigen testing should be used and considered with patients.

DC Health Releases New Guidance on Healthcare Workplace and Patients

September 16, 2020

DC Health guidance encourages healthcare facilities to shift from testing-based strategies to symptom-based strategies for COVID-19.

Update: Ohio Added, Arizona Removed from Quarantine List

September 8, 2020

DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states.

AMA Releases 2021 CPT Code Set

September 3, 2020

The AMA released new CPT codes to reflect changes in modern medical care, including COVID-19 needs.

Update: DC Removes Delaware from Quarantine List

August 28, 2020

After days of media discussion, Delaware has been removed from the DC travel quarantine list.

Mayor Orders Payers to Cover More COVID-19 Testing

August 25, 2020

Mayor Bowser expands the categories of people who are eligible for covered COVID-19 testing.

DC Health Adds Delaware to Travel Quarantine List

August 24, 2020

Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, DC Health again adds Delaware to the list of states where travel from requires a 14 day quarantine.