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Report: Entrenched Health Disparities To Blame for African-American COVID Death Rates
A Georgetown study highlights how societal and health inequities severely disadvantage African-Americans …
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Mayor Announces FY21 Budget (Updated)
Today Mayor Bowser unveiled her budget for fiscal year 2021, as well as announced updates to the fiscal …
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Vaccine Rollout, Budget Hearings Offer Opportunities for Physician Advocacy
Newly announced hearings offer physicians the opportunity to use their advocacy skills on important …
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Advocacy Alert: Personal Medical Record Fee Amendment Act
This bill would change how you keep and share patient medical information.
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MSDC COVID-19 Task Force Convenes To Tackle Tough Conversations
The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force had its first meeting Thursday and made recommendations on PPE, testing …
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MSDC, Local Health Associations Push Council on Liability Protections
MSDC joined DC healthcare associations in urging the Council to pass additional liability protections …
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A $7 Trillion Problem - The Higher That Women Climb, the Further Behind They Fall
There is a gender pay gap between male and female physicians which negatively impacts society and the …
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Copay Accumulator Bill Passes First Council Reading
Unanimous vote indicates bill will pass Council by early May.
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Nominating Committee Releases 2023-2024 Board Slate
Meet the new MSDC Board nominees and vote for the slate today!
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Mayor's Task Force Recommends Streamlined Licensing, Prior Auth Reform
The Healthcare Workforce Task Force issued recommendations aimed at strengthening an industry battered …
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MSDC Issues Physician Protection Statement During COVID-19
MSDC has issued a new statement standing by physicians' right to be protected and to speak out during …
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Super Sleuth Dr. Tu
Meet MSDC Treasurer, AMA Delegate, and MedStar Family Choice CMO (among many other things) Dr. Raymond …
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MSDC Board Approves New Strategic Plan, Diversity Statement, and Member Model
The MSDC Board made key strategic decisions to ensure the Society's sustainability for years to …
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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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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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Mayor Bowser Issues Emergency Order Addressing MedStar's MCO Status
MSDC joins letter with DC Hospital Association, DC Primary Care Association, DC Behavioral Health …
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DC Announces Three Proposed Managed Care Organizations for DC Medicaid
DC selects AmeriHealth Caritas, MedStar, and CareFirst as its three MCOs for the Medicaid program.
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MSDC Annual Meeting Sees New President and Special Guests
MSDC's annual meeting featured speeches by AMA President Dr. Sue Bailey and Interim Deputy Mayor Dr. …
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Councilmember Mary Cheh introduces Copay Accumulator Bill
The bill is a top advocacy priority for MSDC because it will help patients more easily afford prescription …
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MSDC Board Approves Gender Equity Compensation Survey, Policy
MSDC's leadership approved resources and commitment to explore how to make medicine in DC more …