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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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What to Know About the DC Scope of Practice Expansion BillApril 9, 2024
Physicians need to act now to stop scope expansion in DC. We tell you how.
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Meet the MSDC Physician Health Committee's New Clinical Case Manager
March 27, 2024
The PHP is one of MSDC's most important services to the DC physician community and advocates for physicians in recovery.
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MSDC Announces New Partnership with ACLMMarch 26, 2024
MSDC members can support their Foundation and education at the same time, while learning more about lifestyle medicine.
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MSDC President Dr. Ashesh Patel's Statement on Markup of B25-545
March 21, 2024
MSDC remains concerned about the bill's scope of practice expansions but thanks the committee members and staff for their work on the bill.
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MSDC’s 2024 Capital Healthcare Honors Breaks Records and Recognizes ExcellenceMarch 20, 2024
The medical community came together to celebrate the awardees and show the best of DC medicine.
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March 11 UPDATE on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity IssueMarch 6, 2024
Share your feedback with the key players in the cybersecurity incident,
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MSDC to DHCF: Fund Prior AuthorizationFebruary 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 RatesJanuary 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 LawJanuary 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 CareJanuary 11, 2024
Executive Board votes to remove copays and deductibles to improve affordability and reduce health disparities
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