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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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Rising National COVID Numbers Means Eight New States on Quarantine List
October 19, 2020
DC Health updated its quarantine list by making eight additions and no subtractions.
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DC Health Updates PPE Requirements for Healthcare Facilities
October 16, 2020
DC Health released guidance on the appropriate PPE for situations within a healthcare facility.
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Committee on Health Advances Vaccination Bill
October 8, 2020
MSDC saw three bills it supported pass the Committee on Health yesterday, including a bill allowing easier access to vaccines.
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Only Two Changes to DC Quarantine List This Week
October 5, 2020
DC Health updated its quarantine list by making only two changes.
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DHCF Press Release on Implementation of New Managed Care Plans
October 2, 2020
The DC Department of Health Care Finance announces its implementation of new Medicaid managed care health plans.
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MSDC, 14 Medical Practices and Orgs Suggest Telemedicine Allowances Remain
September 29, 2020
MSDC and 14 other medical entities sent a letter to the Mayor asking for permanent telemedicine, licensure waivers
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