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MSDC Partners with Callagy Recovery to Accelerate Fair Reimbursement and Set a New Standard for Physician Advocacy
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
WASHINGTON, DC [January 7, 2026] - The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Callagy Recovery to support District physicians in enforcing their rights under the No Surprises Act and recovering underpaid and improperly denied reimbursements.
This partnership places MSDC at the forefront of a rapidly expanding national movement of state and specialty medical societies choosing decisive, results driven enforcement to protect physician sustainability and financial integrity.
Through this collaboration, MSDC joins a growing coalition of medical associations nationwide that are converting federal reimbursement protections into real dollars returned to physician practices.
A Leadership Move for Physicians in the Nation’s Capital
“This partnership reflects a clear decision to move beyond discussion and into action,” said Matthew Lecuyer, MD, President of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. “What makes this collaboration particularly compelling is that it allows physicians to recover money from insurance carriers, not patients, with no financial risk to physicians. That combination of fairness, protection, and upside is why we view this as a true win win for our members.”
“Washington is where policy is written, but too often it is not where accountability is enforced,” said Sean Callagy, Founder of Callagy Recovery, Callagy Law, Unblinded, and ACTi, host of the number one business podcast on Apple. “Across the country, medical societies are reaching a moment of clarity. Education alone is no longer enough. Enforcement is the unlock.”
Sean Callagy’s podcast has recently featured guests including Mike Tyson, Magic Johnson, and Tom Brady. Callagy also recently set a new Guinness World Record by donating 119,000 toys in a 24 hour period, underscoring his commitment to leadership, service, and impact beyond business.
Coalition Callout
Across the country, a growing number of state and specialty medical societies have already moved from discussion to enforcement. Organizations including the Mississippi State Medical Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the Alaska State Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Medical Society of New Jersey are now active partners, with additional societies having agreements in hand. The question many leaders are now asking is not whether this works, but whether their members can afford to be last.
Momentum That Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Callagy Recovery’s national expansion continues at an accelerating pace:
- More than $75.3 million recovered for healthcare providers last month
- On pace to recover more than $100 million in December
- Projected to exceed $1 billion in recovered reimbursements in 2026
- More than $1.1 billion recovered to date nationwide
“What we are witnessing is not incremental progress. It is compounding momentum,” said Fernando J. Valencia, Director of Actualizer Success at Callagy Recovery. “Each association that steps into enforcement strengthens the leverage of physicians nationwide and accelerates a shift that is already underway.”
A Turnkey Recovery Platform, Reinvestment, and a Look Ahead to 2026
As part of the partnership, MSDC members gain access to a comprehensive, low burden reimbursement recovery platform, including educational programming, co branded communications, full contingency recovery services, and transparent reporting.
Callagy Recovery also recently launched the Callagy Institute for Doctorpreneurs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reinvesting a portion of contingency fees back into physician education, advocacy, and long term systemic reform.
As healthcare organizations enter a new year, many are taking a closer look at where opportunities were lost in 2025 and where gains can be created in 2026. Callagy Recovery welcomes the opportunity to connect with MSDC member organizations for a discovery conversation to assess whether its enforcement and recovery services can support their 2026 strategic initiatives.
About the Medical Society of the District of Columbia
With more than 3,000 members, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) is the largest medical organization representing physicians in the District of Columbia. The Medical Society was founded in 1817, and it is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of physicians and their patients in metropolitan Washington. MSDC is continually seeking to guarantee access to appropriate medical care for all District residents, regardless of location or income.
About Callagy Recovery
Callagy Recovery provides full contingency reimbursement enforcement services for healthcare providers nationwide and has returned more than $1.1 billion to medical professionals.
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MSDC Partners with Callagy Recovery to Accelerate Fair Reimbursement and Set a New Standard for Physician Advocacy
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
WASHINGTON, DC [January 7, 2026] - The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Callagy Recovery to support District physicians in enforcing their rights under the No Surprises Act and recovering underpaid and improperly denied reimbursements.
This partnership places MSDC at the forefront of a rapidly expanding national movement of state and specialty medical societies choosing decisive, results driven enforcement to protect physician sustainability and financial integrity.
Through this collaboration, MSDC joins a growing coalition of medical associations nationwide that are converting federal reimbursement protections into real dollars returned to physician practices.
A Leadership Move for Physicians in the Nation’s Capital
“This partnership reflects a clear decision to move beyond discussion and into action,” said Matthew Lecuyer, MD, President of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. “What makes this collaboration particularly compelling is that it allows physicians to recover money from insurance carriers, not patients, with no financial risk to physicians. That combination of fairness, protection, and upside is why we view this as a true win win for our members.”
“Washington is where policy is written, but too often it is not where accountability is enforced,” said Sean Callagy, Founder of Callagy Recovery, Callagy Law, Unblinded, and ACTi, host of the number one business podcast on Apple. “Across the country, medical societies are reaching a moment of clarity. Education alone is no longer enough. Enforcement is the unlock.”
Sean Callagy’s podcast has recently featured guests including Mike Tyson, Magic Johnson, and Tom Brady. Callagy also recently set a new Guinness World Record by donating 119,000 toys in a 24 hour period, underscoring his commitment to leadership, service, and impact beyond business.
Coalition Callout
Across the country, a growing number of state and specialty medical societies have already moved from discussion to enforcement. Organizations including the Mississippi State Medical Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the Alaska State Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Medical Society of New Jersey are now active partners, with additional societies having agreements in hand. The question many leaders are now asking is not whether this works, but whether their members can afford to be last.
Momentum That Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Callagy Recovery’s national expansion continues at an accelerating pace:
- More than $75.3 million recovered for healthcare providers last month
- On pace to recover more than $100 million in December
- Projected to exceed $1 billion in recovered reimbursements in 2026
- More than $1.1 billion recovered to date nationwide
“What we are witnessing is not incremental progress. It is compounding momentum,” said Fernando J. Valencia, Director of Actualizer Success at Callagy Recovery. “Each association that steps into enforcement strengthens the leverage of physicians nationwide and accelerates a shift that is already underway.”
A Turnkey Recovery Platform, Reinvestment, and a Look Ahead to 2026
As part of the partnership, MSDC members gain access to a comprehensive, low burden reimbursement recovery platform, including educational programming, co branded communications, full contingency recovery services, and transparent reporting.
Callagy Recovery also recently launched the Callagy Institute for Doctorpreneurs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reinvesting a portion of contingency fees back into physician education, advocacy, and long term systemic reform.
As healthcare organizations enter a new year, many are taking a closer look at where opportunities were lost in 2025 and where gains can be created in 2026. Callagy Recovery welcomes the opportunity to connect with MSDC member organizations for a discovery conversation to assess whether its enforcement and recovery services can support their 2026 strategic initiatives.
About the Medical Society of the District of Columbia
With more than 3,000 members, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) is the largest medical organization representing physicians in the District of Columbia. The Medical Society was founded in 1817, and it is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of physicians and their patients in metropolitan Washington. MSDC is continually seeking to guarantee access to appropriate medical care for all District residents, regardless of location or income.
About Callagy Recovery
Callagy Recovery provides full contingency reimbursement enforcement services for healthcare providers nationwide and has returned more than $1.1 billion to medical professionals.
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