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MSDC’s 2021 Annual Report Showcases DC Physician Achievements
MSDC’s 2021 accomplishments include increased physician wellbeing resources, major advocacy wins, and …
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Annual Report Details a Busy and Successful 2022
The report details the Society's successes and activities in calendar year 2022, highlighting a busy …
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Report: DC MCO Had 20% Prior Auth Denial Rate
A report using 2019 data showed that DC MCOs had high prior auth denial rates but DC lacked enforcement …
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MSDC and DC Health Recognize a Strong and Enduring Partnership
MSDC held its September Board meeting at DC Health to hear from Interim Director Dr. Sharon Lewis on …
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AMA Survey: Payers Failing to Fulfill Prior Auth Promises
Despite promises to reform the prior auth process nationally, survey data shows many insurers still fail …
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Join the MSDC Prior Auth Sign-On Letter
Thank the Committee on Health for holding a hearing and encourage them to have a quick mark-up.
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and Brilliance
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our …
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MSDC Board Looks Back on Productive Past and Ahead to Bright Future
The MSDC Board met for the last time in 2021 to meet with special guests and plan for the upcoming …
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MSDC Joins DC Health Associations in MCO Reporting Letter
The letter seeks more transparency in how the MCOs are implementing key contract metrics to better serve …
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Big Picture Thinkers Needed for New Public Health Task Force
The newest MSDC task force will look ahead to help MSDC prepare now for future challenges.
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MSDC Applauds Councilmember Cheh and Colleagues for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform Bill
Legislation would allow patients to receive the care they need without undue burden
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AMA Letter Endorses DC Prior Auth Bill
AMA sent a outlining why B25-124 is important to pass this year.
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Fed's Prior Auth Reforms Mirror DC Law
New rules bring Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans nationwide to similar standards to what DC private …
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2022 Looks to Be A Very Busy Year in Physician Advocacy
Physicians will need to be strong advocates for and against the major issues MSDC expects the DC Council …
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What MSDC Said at the DC Health Oversight Hearing
Dr. Bathgate testified before the Committee on Health with priorities for DC Health to consider in the …
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MSDC’s 2024 Capital Healthcare Honors Breaks Records and Recognizes Excellence
The medical community came together to celebrate the awardees and show the best of DC medicine.
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Over 120 Physicians Sign Letter Asking for Prior Auth Hearing
The letter asks the Chair to add the prior auth reform bill to the June 27 hearing agenda.
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Join the physician letter asking for a prior auth hearing
Urge the Council to hold a hearing this year on prior authorization legislation.
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Prior auth bill introduced but work left to be done
DC physicians need to be aware that prior authorization legislation can move quickly, and their voice …
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DC Physicians Prior Auth Push Gets Response
Physician letter asking for a prior authorization reform hearing led to almost immediate results.