Hot Topics in Public Health

MSDC Recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

September 17, 2021

The Medical Society of the District of Columbia is committed to raising awareness of the physician suicide epidemic.

MSDC email to members on the COVID vaccine requirements and CME

September 7, 2021

MSDC has created a guide to help members sift through the changing COVID requirements for healthcare licensees.

Mayor Bowser Issues Emergency Order Addressing MedStar's MCO Status

September 3, 2021

MSDC joins letter with DC Hospital Association, DC Primary Care Association, DC Behavioral Health Association, and DC Health Care Association urging Council and Mayor to create long-term solution.

Dr. Pineda swears in Dr. Emanuel as president

MSDC Announces 2022 Leadership Slate

September 2, 2021

The slate includes five at-large Board members, two AMA delegation members, and the president-elect.

DC Issues New Requirement on Vaccines for Healthcare Workers

August 16, 2021

The new order essentially means you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 if you want to practice medicine in the District.

MSDC, Healthcare Community Push Passage of Temporary License Waiver Extension

August 12, 2021

If signed, the law allows temporarily licensed healthcare workers until the end of this year to apply for a permanent license.

COVID CME Requirement and MSDC Statement

August 11, 2021

MSDC continues to oppose content specific CME and objects to the short time frame given by the emergency order.

MSDC Executive Committee Endorses Statement on Vaccine Requirements at Medical Facilities

August 11, 2021

MSDC believes medical facilities should be permitted to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

MSDC Joins AMA, AAP DC on Amicus Supporting Minor Consent for Vaccines Law

August 9, 2021

The brief argues the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act is based on good public health and policy, and should be upheld.

JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy Complications

August 2, 2021

The new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.

DC Ends Public Health Emergency - Now What?

July 27, 2021

Licensure waivers will be ending soon as the Mayor transitions some governance back to regular order.

DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare Report

July 26, 2021

The report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.

Mayor Bowser Signs Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products

July 22, 2021

The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.

CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (Updated)

July 14, 2021

CMS's fee schedule shows a reduced conversion factor due to the expiration of last year's increase.

MSDC Board Member Matthew Lecuyer Named Chair of AMA YPS

July 6, 2021

Dr. Lecuyer's election adds his name to the list of MSDC members who have taken leadership positions within the AMA.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Associations' Position on Eviction Ban

June 30, 2021

MSDC joined the AMA, AAP, and other healthcare associations in an amicus brief arguing against an abrupt end to the federal moratorium on evictions.

DC Council Votes to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

June 30, 2021

The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.

Council Passes 1st Reading of Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

June 16, 2021

Legislation would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, which have been used to addict youth to cigarettes.

MSDC Calls for Fee Reduction, Wellbeing Resources in District Budget

June 14, 2021

Dr. Emanuel thanked the District for proposed HPLRP funding and suggested ways to support physicians within the budget.

DC Health Opens New Healthcare Loan Reimbursement Application Cycle

June 9, 2021

The Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program is looking for OB/GYNs and psychiatrists to practice in Wards 7 and 8