Hot Topics in Public Health

DC Health Updates Travel Quarantine List for Residents

August 11, 2020

The District removed Delaware from its quarantine list and added five more states.

CMS Issues 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

August 5, 2020

CMS released its proposed Medicare PFS for 2021 on Monday.

MSDC Leaders Testify Before Board of Medicine and Council

July 30, 2020

Three MSDC leaders testified on numerous important health topics yesterday, furthering the Society's mission to make DC the best place to practice medicine,

DC Council Passes Audio Telemedicine and Loan Repayment Provisions

July 29, 2020

DC physicians saw two big wins in yesterday's Budget Support Act debates

U.S. Vaccines Safe, Say 20 Years of Data

July 28, 2020

Vaccines are one of the safest medical treatments in the U.S., according to new research.

Council Passes New Hospital Bill, Biosimilars, Other MSDC Priorities

July 22, 2020

The healthcare community won yesterday as the Council passed legislation for a new hospital and MSDC endorsed biosimilar legislation.

MSDC, Health Groups Publish Return to Health Visits Guide

July 20, 2020

MSDC joined the Black Coalition Against COVID and other health partners to create "return to medical care" guidance.

DC Announces Three Proposed Managed Care Organizations for DC Medicaid

July 17, 2020

DC selects AmeriHealth Caritas, MedStar, and CareFirst as its three MCOs for the Medicaid program.

MSDC Launches Unconscious Bias in DC Medicine Survey

July 16, 2020

MSDC today launched a new survey to discern how unconscious bias impacts medicine in the District.

DC Health Updates Reporting Process of COVID-19 Infected Personnel

July 16, 2020

DC Health creates a new reporting process for ANY COVID-19 infection and death at a healthcare facility.

Rising COVID-19 Infections Spark Fears of New PPE Shortage

July 8, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise, concerns about PPE supplies are again weighing on health care workers' minds.

MSDC Outlines Telemedicine and Licensures Changes Needed Post-Public Health Emergency

July 2, 2020

MSDC asks DC Health to extend important waivers made during the public health emergency.

Committee on Health Passes Biosimilars, Pregnancy Coverage Expansions

July 1, 2020

The Committee on Health passed one of MSDC's highest legislative priorities plus two bills expanding coverage for pregnancy.

MSDC Past President Julian Craig Testifies on New Ward 8 Hospital

June 30, 2020

Dr. Craig shared a three step plan for preserving the vibrant physician network in Wards 7 and 8.

DC to Enter Phase Two As Early as Monday

June 18, 2020

DC may move into phase two of reopening as early as Monday.

Study: Children Less Likely to Be Infected with COVID-19

June 17, 2020

A new study from the UK indicated kids and teens are much less likely to get and show symptoms of COVID-19.

CDC Confirms Underlying Medical Conditions Heighten COVID-19 Risks

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 patients with underlying medical conditions faced vastly higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to the CDC.

MSDC President Testifies at Committee on Health Budget Hearing

June 10, 2020

MSDC President Dr. Pineda told the Council what steps needed to be taken to ensure a robust physician network across the District.

Payers Pulling Back COVID-19 Coverages

June 10, 2020

Insurance companies are beginning to withdraw COVID-19 benefits despite the need to monitor the population.

Inexplicably Americans Are Using Household Cleaners to Prevent COVID-19 Infections

June 9, 2020

A non-scientific survey shows that a high percentage of respondents used household cleaners to prevent COVID-19 infection.