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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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MSDC Board Approves New Business Plans for Society
September 22, 2020
The MSDC Board voted on some major changes to the Society's strategies, including approving new entities to meet strategic goals.
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Delaware and West Virginia Added, California Subtracted From Quarantine List
September 21, 2020
DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states with some big name destination going on and off.
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DC Health Publishes Antigen Testing Guidance
September 18, 2020
DC Health outlines how antigen testing should be used and considered with patients.
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DC Health Releases New Guidance on Healthcare Workplace and Patients
September 16, 2020
DC Health guidance encourages healthcare facilities to shift from testing-based strategies to symptom-based strategies for COVID-19.
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Update: Ohio Added, Arizona Removed from Quarantine List
September 8, 2020
DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states.
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AMA Releases 2021 CPT Code Set
September 3, 2020
The AMA released new CPT codes to reflect changes in modern medical care, including COVID-19 needs.
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Update: DC Removes Delaware from Quarantine List
August 28, 2020
After days of media discussion, Delaware has been removed from the DC travel quarantine list.
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Mayor Orders Payers to Cover More COVID-19 Testing
August 25, 2020
Mayor Bowser expands the categories of people who are eligible for covered COVID-19 testing.
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DC Health Adds Delaware to Travel Quarantine List
August 24, 2020
Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, DC Health again adds Delaware to the list of states where travel from requires a 14 day quarantine.
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