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Congress Passes COVID 3.5 Bill and Pivots to CARES Act Part 4April 24, 2020
The latest federal stimulus bill contains more funding for public health including new funds for testing.
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MSDC and DC Physician Associations Urge Council to Limit Liability ExposureApril 20, 2020
MSDC and leading DC associations sent a letter to the Council urging them to pass needed clarification on legal liability during the public health emergency.
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MSDC COVID-19 Task Force Convenes To Tackle Tough ConversationsApril 17, 2020
The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force had its first meeting Thursday and made recommendations on PPE, testing for physicians, and licensing.
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CareFirst Announces Accelerated Payments for ProvidersApril 11, 2020
CareFirst has created an advanced payment request form for certain physician practices to help them remain viable during COVID-19.
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MSDC Issues Physician Protection Statement During COVID-19April 9, 2020
MSDC has issued a new statement standing by physicians' right to be protected and to speak out during COVID-19
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Council Passes Stimulus Bill With Some Relief for Physicians
April 8, 2020
The Council passed a new stimulus bill that included some positives for physicians but did not include a physician practice loan or grant program.
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MSDC Asks Mayor to Include Lifestyle Changes in COVID19 MessagingApril 7, 2020
MSDC sent a letter to the Bowser Administration encouraging them to include specific lifestyle changes in their public health announcements.
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MSDC Board Takes Action to Protect Physicians During COVID-19April 7, 2020
The MSDC Board approved multiple new initiatives to protect physicians during COVID-19, including a COVID-19 Task Force.
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Eight DC Medical Groups Urge Council to Help Physician PracticesApril 6, 2020
MSDC and seven other medical associations sent a letter to the Council urging financial support for physician practices.
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MSDC Calls on Council to Help Physician Practices
April 3, 2020
MSDC president Desiree Pineda wrote a letter to the Council encouraging them to support physician practices in the next emergency bill.
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