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MSDC Commends Outgoing DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt
July 7, 2022

As it has for 205 years, MSDC looks forward to working with the District government to help make DC the best place to practice medicine.
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Dr. Schott Uses Her Superpower to Help Others
July 5, 2022

Meet MSDC member and volunteer Dr. Meghan Schott
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MSDC and DC ACOG Submit Doula Payment Comments
July 5, 2022

MSDC and DC ACOG asked DHCF for more clarity on how doulas would be reimbursed in medical advice situations.
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DC Board of Medicine Meets, Discusses Issues Where MSDC Is Leading
June 30, 2022

Our report on what we saw at the DC Board of Medicine meeting on June 29, 2022.
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We want your prior auth stories
June 30, 2022

Send MSDC your prior auth stories to help us pass the prior authorization reform bill.
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DC Residents Will Have Access to UnitedHealthcare’s District Dual Choice Program – Individuals Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
June 29, 2022

Learn about comprehensive, coordinated health benefits available through the District Dual Choice Program to adults aged 21 and over who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
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MSDC and Allies Testify to Pass Copay Accumulator Act
June 28, 2022

MSDC physicians joined patient advocates in testifying in favor of legislation near the top of the physician agenda.
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MSDC Board Discussed Empowering Patients at June Meeting
June 28, 2022

MSDC's Board of Directors held its third meeting of the year to discuss major priorities for the organization.
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MSDC and Coalition Partners Send Letter in Support of Copay Accumulator Legislation
June 27, 2022

MSDC and 14 other associations sent a letter of support to Chair Vince Gray for a key bill on MSDC's legislative agenda.
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Over 120 Physicians Sign Letter Asking for Prior Auth Hearing
June 15, 2022

The letter asks the Chair to add the prior auth reform bill to the June 27 hearing agenda.
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