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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and BrillianceMarch 30, 2023
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our patients.
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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick uses her adventurous spirit to engage with patientsDecember 27, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dedicated public health advocate Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick.
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Creating Space for What’s Important with Dr. Giselle PlataOctober 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. StoneSeptember 26, 2022
Meet MSDC Board member and noted wellness physician Dr. Terri Stone
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Dr. Tareen Comes Full Circle with Her Family’s HistoryAugust 29, 2022
Meet MSDC member Dr. Marwah Tareen and learn how the Healthy Physician Foundation is helping her career.
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Public Health News
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How to Ensure Your Practice is Paid for Medicaid ServicesJanuary 23, 2026
Learn about the new payment processor and how you need to register your practice to be reimbursed.
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The New Healthy DC Plan is Covering Enrolees Effective 1/1/26January 21, 2026
Ask your patients if their insurance has changed then check it - thousands of DC residents have changed their insurance and do not realize the consequences.
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MSDC Statement on the Passing of Dr. Charles EppsJanuary 19, 2026
We celebrate the legacy of the Dean of MSDC Presidents
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MSDC Partners with Callagy Recovery to Accelerate Fair Reimbursement and Set a New Standard for Physician Advocacy
January 7, 2026
MSDC's newest partner Callagy recovery will help physicians and practices of all sizes recover owed funds from insurers and payers through the No Surprises Act, and more.
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MSDC Board Charts Bold Course for 2026 and BeyondDecember 9, 2025
The December 8 Board meeting featured tough discussions on the Society's business plan moving into the new year.
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DC represents well at AMA I-25November 18, 2025
DC physicians spent the past few days influencing policy at the national level with the AMA.
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MSDC Testimony at MCO HearingSeptember 30, 2025
Two MSDC Board members plus MSDC member Dr. Chapman testified on MCO performance at a DC Council hearing today.
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Protecting DC Physicians and Patients: MSDC’s September Board Meeting Highlights
September 17, 2025
The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) continues its mission to safeguard physician practices and patient care through strategic advocacy, policy updates, and collaborative initiatives.
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Join the MSDC Task Force on Family ViolenceAugust 22, 2025
Make a difference in the District on issues of lifesaving importance to our communities.
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The Medical Society of DC Launches "Your Care is At Our Core" Advocacy Campaign
August 20, 2025
Physicians are fighting alongside their patients for less bureaucracy and more time. We will continue to amplify these efforts through the Your Care is At Our Core campaign.
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