Hot Topics in Public Health
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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.
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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.
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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).
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MSDC Announces 23rd Council Period Report Card
December 29, 2020
MSDC's increased member advocacy led to major wins for physicians and patients
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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.
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MSDC Announces 24th Council Period Advocacy Agenda
December 16, 2020
MSDC launches 24th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.
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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.
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DC Health Announces COVID Vaccine "Office Hours"
December 7, 2020
DC Health releases details for a vaccine training program
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An Update on DC COVID Vaccination Distribution
December 3, 2020
MSDC has some questions to some FAQs on the COVID vaccine distribution.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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DC Quarantine List Now Up To 42 States
November 2, 2020
DC Health updated its quarantine list by adding California, Oregon, and New Jersey.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DC Vaccine Bill Passes First Council Vote
October 21, 2020
Bill helps tighten vaccine loopholes to promote better herd immunity in District
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DC Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool
October 20, 2020
DC now has a privacy-protecting contact tracing system run through your smartphone
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