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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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Dr. Jill Finkelstein Took the Path Less Traveled to Arrive in Medicine
May 30, 2022
Meet Membership Committee member Dr. Jill Finkelstein
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Dr. Laurie Duncan Sets Sail and Pursues Her Dreams
May 13, 2022
Learn more about MSDC Board member and Physician Health Committee member Dr. Laurie Duncan
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From Pets to People, Dr. Cashell Knew Medicine Was For Him
May 4, 2022
Learn more about Membership Committee member and veteran Dr. Alan Cashell.
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Dr. James Cobey Sails Calmer Waters These Days
April 12, 2022
MSDC member Dr. James Cobey has led a storied career spanning more than five decades.
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Living in China as a High School Student established Laura Sander’s Healthcare Career Track
March 28, 2022
Learn more about MSDC member and Sibley Hopkins physician Dr. Laura Sander.
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Public Health News
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth Reform
October 19, 2023
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered by burnout and epidemics.
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DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine Speakers
October 16, 2023
Help your local community by sharing your medical knowledge at meetings.
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task Force
October 11, 2023
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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Prior Auth Bill Takes Big Step Towards Becoming Law
October 5, 2023
The Council voted to pass the bill - see what's next for the bill to become law.
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MSDC Board Member Testifies For Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
September 28, 2023
Dr. Winston shows how a physician can influence a healthcare issue for the better by testifying before a Council committee.
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Committee on Health Passes Prior Auth Reform Bill
September 26, 2023
Today marks a major step in passing DC's first bill to completely regulate the prior auth process within the District.
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Report: DC MCO Had 20% Prior Auth Denial Rate
September 7, 2023
A report using 2019 data showed that DC MCOs had high prior auth denial rates but DC lacked enforcement or review.
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Nominating Committee Releases 2023-2024 Board Slate
August 28, 2023
Meet the new MSDC Board nominees and vote for the slate today!
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Today is National Financial Awareness Day
August 14, 2023
August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day, and here’s how you as a physician can boost your financial awareness and wellness.
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Changes in School Immunization Requirements for School Year 2023-24
July 18, 2023
DC Health has updated the definition of compliance with the school immunization requirement for the 2023-24 school year. This change is meant to simplify and streamline enforcement of this requirement.
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