Hot Topics in Public Health

MSDC Statement on Violent Protests in DC

January 10, 2021

MSDC condemns violence and urges all who encourage it to step away from their public roles.

DC Expands List of Providers Who Can Give COVID Vaccine

January 8, 2021

The order paves the way for more vaccines to be administered and for closer tracking.

MSDC Announces Advocacy "Curriculum" for DC Physicians

January 6, 2021

MSDC will have new ways for physicians to build their advocacy skills and advocate for their top issues in 2021 (and beyond).

MSDC Announces 23rd Council Period Report Card

December 29, 2020

MSDC's increased member advocacy led to major wins for physicians and patients

Phase 1a Eligible Medical Professionals May Now Book COVID Vaccine Appointment

December 29, 2020

Phase 1a eligible persons can sign up to receive the vaccine through vaccinate.dc.gov.

MSDC Announces 24th Council Period Advocacy Agenda

December 16, 2020

MSDC launches 24th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.

MSDC Board Votes to Take the Lead on COVID Vaccine Information

December 8, 2020

MSDC"s Board approved three strategies to position the Society as a leader in the DC COVID vaccine discussion.

DC Health Announces COVID Vaccine "Office Hours"

December 7, 2020

DC Health releases details for a vaccine training program

An Update on DC COVID Vaccination Distribution

December 3, 2020

MSDC has some questions to some FAQs on the COVID vaccine distribution.

MSDC, MedChi DC Ask Mayor to Sign Minor Consent for Vaccine Bill

November 24, 2020

MSDC and MedChi DC both wrote the Mayor to ignore anti-vaxxer rhetoric around legislation to allow minors to be vaccinated.

MSDC Resolution on COVID Vaccine Passes AMA House

November 16, 2020

MSDC's resolution urged AMA to take the lead on educating the public and physicians on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine

AMA Announces New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Vaccines

November 11, 2020

The AMA announces the new codes to help electronic health systems prepare for vaccine distribution.

DC Moves Away From Quarantine List To Aggressive Testing For Travel

November 6, 2020

DC is shifting its travel advisory for people from high-risk states away from quarantines and towards testing.

DC Quarantine List Now Up To 42 States

November 2, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by adding California, Oregon, and New Jersey.

MSDC Annual Meeting Sees New President and Special Guests

October 31, 2020

MSDC's annual meeting featured speeches by AMA President Dr. Sue Bailey and Interim Deputy Mayor Dr. Roger Mitchell

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