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November is Long-Term Care Awareness MonthNovember 2, 2022
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the UnitedHealthcare Dual Choice Plan offers a wide range of benefits to eligible enrollees who reside in the District.
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Making it work with Dr. Arrel OlanoOctober 31, 2022
Meet MSDC member, MedStar physician, and Advocacy Committee participant Dr. Arrel Olano.
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DC Health Issues Notice for Ebola SurveillanceOctober 25, 2022
While no Ebola cases are suspected in the U.S., DC Health asks healthcare professionals to watch for symptoms that could indicate the virus entering the U.S. This is common with disease outbreaks around the world.
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MSDC Applauds MedStar Washington Hospital Center for Multiple Care RecognitionOctober 11, 2022
MedStar Washington Hospital Center received high praise for its work in heart health care.
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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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Annual Enrollment Period Opens October 15, But Certain Residents May Enroll Now
October 1, 2022
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is approaching and this year the District Dual Choice Program is an option for individuals who reside in the district and who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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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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MSDC and DC Health Recognize a Strong and Enduring PartnershipSeptember 20, 2022
MSDC held its September Board meeting at DC Health to hear from Interim Director Dr. Sharon Lewis on the department's priorities.
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Physician Foundation Survey: The State of Physician Wellbeing Remains LowSeptember 15, 2022
With National Physician Suicide Awareness Day just days away, a recent study indicates that physicians are not well, and our nation’s healers need healing.
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September 20 is MSDC Day of Action on Prior Auth and Copay AccumulatorsSeptember 7, 2022
Learn how you can make a difference in reforming prior auth in DC
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