Hot Topics in Public Health

Study: Children Less Likely to Be Infected with COVID-19

June 17, 2020

A new study from the UK indicated kids and teens are much less likely to get and show symptoms of COVID-19.

CDC Confirms Underlying Medical Conditions Heighten COVID-19 Risks

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 patients with underlying medical conditions faced vastly higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to the CDC.

MSDC President Testifies at Committee on Health Budget Hearing

June 10, 2020

MSDC President Dr. Pineda told the Council what steps needed to be taken to ensure a robust physician network across the District.

Payers Pulling Back COVID-19 Coverages

June 10, 2020

Insurance companies are beginning to withdraw COVID-19 benefits despite the need to monitor the population.

Inexplicably Americans Are Using Household Cleaners to Prevent COVID-19 Infections

June 9, 2020

A non-scientific survey shows that a high percentage of respondents used household cleaners to prevent COVID-19 infection.

New Demographic Data Reporting Requirements for Laboratories

June 5, 2020

HHS announces that testing laboratories must provide demographic data to the federal government to ensure more equitable resource distribution.

COVID-19 Task Force Recommends Enforcing Vaccine Schedule

June 5, 2020

The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force strongly recommends all District schools enforce their vaccine schedule to prevent an autumn health care crisis.

Report: Entrenched Health Disparities To Blame for African-American COVID Death Rates

June 4, 2020

A Georgetown study highlights how societal and health inequities severely disadvantage African-Americans in the District

MSDC Statement on Policing, Social Determinants of Health, and Activism

June 1, 2020

MSDC's statement on the death of George Floyd and subsequent activism.

MSDC Announces PPE Bulk Purchase Program for Members

May 31, 2020

MSDC launches new site with Action PPE to give members an opportunity to purchase in bulk PPE for their practices.

MSDC Recommends to Mayor Bowser Health Improvements for Re-Open Plan

May 28, 2020

MSDC made a set of recommendations to the Mayor on how to protect the health of residents during the re-open DC plan.

DC Releases Phase One Reopening Guidance for Elective Surgeries

May 27, 2020

Today Mayor Bowser released details on how elective procedures should resume under the first phase of re-opening DC.

Mayor Announces FY21 Budget (Updated)

May 25, 2020

Today Mayor Bowser unveiled her budget for fiscal year 2021, as well as announced updates to the fiscal year 2020 budget.

COVID-19 Task Force Says DC Should Permit Frequent Physician Testing

May 22, 2020

The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force recommended that the District create a way for physicians to be tested frequently for COVID-19.

Re-Open DC Advisory Group Issues Recommendations on Path Forward for District

May 21, 2020

The Mayor's Re-Open DC Advisory Group issued its report on how to safely resume life in the District, including permanent telehealth expansion.

DC Insurers File Proposed Rates for 2021 Health Plans

May 21, 2020

DISB announced Wednesday that the four major payers have filed proposed rates for DC Health Link plans for 2021.

MSDC Asks Council to Support Physicians in Underserved Areas

May 14, 2020

MSDC sent a letter to the Council today asking them to protect independent physicians serving in areas of need.

Mayor Extends Stay At Home Order Through June 8

May 14, 2020

The Mayor extended the District's stay at home order until June 8 and required wearing a face covering in public places.

Cancer Screenings and Routine Care Drop During Public Health Emergency

May 12, 2020

Statistics confirm what many already know: routine medical care is being delayed all over in response to COVID-19

CDC: Childhood Vaccinations Plunge During COVID-19

May 11, 2020

The U.S. is facing the possibility of a measles outbreak this summer due to vaccines being missed, according to the CDC