Hot Topics in Public Health

MSDC, MedChi DC Ask Mayor to Sign Minor Consent for Vaccine Bill

November 24, 2020

MSDC and MedChi DC both wrote the Mayor to ignore anti-vaxxer rhetoric around legislation to allow minors to be vaccinated.

MSDC Resolution on COVID Vaccine Passes AMA House

November 16, 2020

MSDC's resolution urged AMA to take the lead on educating the public and physicians on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine

AMA Announces New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Vaccines

November 11, 2020

The AMA announces the new codes to help electronic health systems prepare for vaccine distribution.

DC Moves Away From Quarantine List To Aggressive Testing For Travel

November 6, 2020

DC is shifting its travel advisory for people from high-risk states away from quarantines and towards testing.

DC Quarantine List Now Up To 42 States

November 2, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by adding California, Oregon, and New Jersey.

MSDC Annual Meeting Sees New President and Special Guests

October 31, 2020

MSDC's annual meeting featured speeches by AMA President Dr. Sue Bailey and Interim Deputy Mayor Dr. Roger Mitchell

MSDC Members Testify on COVID Response and Insulin Bill

October 28, 2020

Drs. Barnard, Fuisz, and Angelo represented MSDC before the Committee on Health to present medical viewpoints on public health issues.

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.

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.

DC Vaccine Bill Passes First Council Vote

October 21, 2020

Bill helps tighten vaccine loopholes to promote better herd immunity in District

DC Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool

October 20, 2020

DC now has a privacy-protecting contact tracing system run through your smartphone

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.

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.

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.

Only Two Changes to DC Quarantine List This Week

October 5, 2020

DC Health updated its quarantine list by making only two changes.

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.

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

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.

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.

DC Health Publishes Antigen Testing Guidance

September 18, 2020

DC Health outlines how antigen testing should be used and considered with patients.