Jose M. Parungao, MD, Teams Up with United Medical Center to Improve Health East of the River
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MSDC is pleased to recognize Dr. Jose Mari Parungao, a United Medical Center board-certified gastroenterologist, for improving health in tandem with
United Medical Center Food and Nutrition Services (UMC FNS)
. Concerned about the health impact of
food desert in Wards 7 and 8, Dr. Parungao worked with UMC FNS to tackle the nutritional wellbeing of the local community. They developed a 50/50 approach to the UMC cafe menu, offering both tasty, affordable “Better for you” meal options as well as traditional comfort food. This approach gives patrons the power of choice and better nutrition. In recognition of this collaboration, Dr. Parungao and United Medical Center will receive the John Benjamin Nichols Award.
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The award will be presented at the
2019 Annual Meeting
on October 25, 2019. Other award recipients will be: Colette Magnant, MD (Charles H. Epps III Award recipient); Daniel Marchalik, MD (Certificate of Meritorious Service recipient); and Roselyn E. Epps, MD (Distinguished Service Award recipient). In addition, the Annual Meeting will include ample opportunity for socializing.
Registration is now open
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MSDC Announces First Virtual Tele-Townhall: 3 Need-To-Know Advocacy Issues for DC Physicians
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MSDC is pleased to share that it will hold its first ever tele-townhall for members of MSDC in less than two weeks, on September 17. The kick-off topic will be "the three most important advocacy issues you need to know as a DC physician". Members will have the opportunity to hear from three MSDC leaders on the issue they think is the most important for DC doctors. Then you have the chance to share your reaction, feedback, and thoughts.
Best of all, it's virtual, so you can participate from the office, your home, or home office!
Read more
and sign up!
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AMA Asks Congress to Fix Surprise Billing - But Not on The Backs Of Doctors
Prior to the August recess, Congress had passed surprise billing legislation out of committees in both the House and Senate. Both bills would protect patients by limiting their out-of-pocket costs to amounts they would have owed if they had been treated by an in-network physician. However,
neither bill holds health insurers accountable
. Both bills would resolve payment disputes between physicians and insurers by setting out-of-network payments at the median amount each insurer pays for in-network care. This is a serious flaw that needs to be fixed soon.
Please see the AMA "
Action Kit
" on surprise billing with information you’ll need to be an effective advocate on this issue.
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Welcome New MSDC Members!
The following physicians recently joined MSDC:
Jason Crossley, MD
(Otolaryngology)
Christian Moser
, MD
(Psychiatry)
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MSDC Board Meeting
MSDC will hold its next board meeting on September 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM at MSDC headquarters. Members in good standing may request an invitation from
Robert Hay Jr.
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2018-2019 Board of Directors
Susanne Bathgate, MD
Chair of the Board, At-large
Raymond Tu, MD, MS, FACR
President, AMA Alternate Delegate
J. Desiree Pineda, MD
President-elect, AMA Alternate Delegate
Barry L. Lewis, MD, MBA
Immediate Past President
Joseph E. Gutierrez, MD
Treasurer, AMA Delegation Chair
Peter E. Lavine, MD
AMA Delegate
Julian Craig, MD
At-large
Laurie Duncan, MBBS, MS
At-large
E.W. Emanuel, MD
At-large
Alice Fuisz, MD
At-large, Secretary
Kirstiaan Nevin, MD
At-large
Daniel Perlin, MD
At-large
Marc Rankin, MD
At-large
Carla C. Sandy, MD
At-large
Robert Hay Jr., CAE
Executive Vice President
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September Is Women in Medicine Month.
Don't Miss the MSDC Women in Medicine Networking Event/ Seminar
The MSDC Women in Medicine section will host its inaugural event,
We Don't Need Self-care, We Need Boundaries
, on September 24, 2019. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin of The George Washington University will lead a discussion on setting boundaries and other ways to address burnout and mental health pressures that women in medicine face.
Learn more
or register
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Thank You To Our Corporate Supporters
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SUNRISE MEDICAL LABORATORIES JOINS MSDC
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Sunrise Medical Laboratories is a part of Sonic Healthcare USA, who aspires to help people live better, healthier lives. We have been proudly serving the physicians and patients of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia for over 40 years. We focus on delivering the highest quality laboratory information through regional diagnostic laboratories and our unique medical leadership model.
Our tailored approach strives to provide the most accurate, clinically relevant, and diagnostically meaningful results in a timely manner. As part of the world’s largest laboratory network, we interface with most Electronic Medical Record systems and are an in-network provider for most insurances. Phlebotomy solutions are available. We offer a comprehensive test menu that covers all aspects of laboratory medicine from the routine to the esoteric. We are fully licensed and accredited by The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CLIA), and the Government of the District of Columbia, among others.
Sunrise Medical Laboratories – Quality is in our DNA™.
Please visit our website to learn more about our full-service laboratory offerings:
www.sunriselab.com
and contact us at:
Phone: 703.222.2313 | E-Mail: ChantillyService@sunriselab.com
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Help MSDC Help You
The Medical Society is redesigning its website and you, the member, are at the center of this effort. We have designed a quick survey to help us design an easy-to-navigate website. Please take the
quick survey
or let
MSDC
know if you have any additional comments or feedback on what you want to see online.
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Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Marijuana
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Last week, the
Surgeon General issued an Important Advisory.
The advisory was in response to high rates of marijuana use among pregnant women and young people, widespread and growing access to increasingly potent marijuana, and a mounting body of evidence of harms. The advisory included a request of physicians: spread the simple message that No amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe.
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For pregnant women, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. Between 2002 and 2017, marijuana use among pregnant women doubled. Marijuana is also the third most commonly used illicit substance in adolescents, behind alcohol and e-cigarettes. While among young people, the perceived harm of marijuana is decreasing, the truth is that the potential for harm is actually increasing.
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CDC: 2019-20 Flu Season Vaccine Recommendations
CDC published the annual
MMWR
Recommendations & Reports on the use of influenza vaccine for the
2019-20 season.
The report updates the 2018–19 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding the use of seasonal flu vaccines. Routine annual flu vaccination is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications, using a licensed, recommended, and age-appropriate vaccine.
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Study: Post-prescription Antibiotic Review May Reduce Antibiotic Use Among Hospital Patients
Health IT Analytics
reports a
study
published in JAMA Network Open found “having staff pharmacists perform post-prescription audits reduced antibiotic use among patients, suggesting that these professionals can help lead antibiotic stewardship interventions.” The study was an effort to examine “how to best perform active, CDC-recommended stewardship interventions using existing hospital resources.”
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End the Epidemic: Opioid-related Resources & News
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DC Health Case Studies
DC Health's Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Advisory Committee
is offering CME through case studies
prepared by its subcommitee. Th
e free CMEs are available to physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, but will only be offered through December 21, 2019.
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UnitedHealthcare: Enhancements to 278N Maternity Admissions
UnitedHealthcare recently made some changes to Electronic Data Interchange 278N notification submissions for maternity admissions. Please ensure your system is set up to send the appropriate service code for each of the following notification types.
-General Maternity Admission Requirements
-Well-Baby Admission
-Sick Baby NICU Admission
-Normal Maternity Admission
-Notice of Discharge
You may need to share this information with your software vendor, clearinghouse or internal IT department.
Read more
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Weigh In on 2020 Physician Fee Schedule by September 27
On July 29, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a draft rule that includes proposals to update payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on or after January 1, 2020. The calendar year 2020 PFS proposed rule is one of several proposed rules that reflect a broader administration-wide strategy to create a health care system that results in better accessibility, quality, affordability, empowerment, and innovation.
Public comments on the proposed rules are due by
September 27, 2019
.
For a fact sheet on the CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, click
here
.
The AMA takes a deeper dive into different aspects of the proposal. See:
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September 17, 2019
7:00 PM
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions on a vital topic to medicine in the District... all from the comfort of your home or office! This month, our topic is "The Three Most Important Advocacy Issues You Need to Know". Hear from the MSDC leadership on what is the most important advocacy topic, and then share your opinion
s.
Register here
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ProAssurance Loss Prevention Seminars
September 19, 2019 (DC)
Registration opens at 5:30 PM, Seminar runs 6:00 - 8:00 PM
DC: American College of Cardiology (2400 N Street, NW, Washington, DC)
MD: Bethesda Marriott (5151 Pooks Hill Road,
Bethesda, MD)
This year, ProAssurance, MSDC's 1817 Society Member and partner for medical professional liability insurance, will offer a sports-themed loss prevention seminars titled,
Out-of-Bounds: Previous Claims Under Further Review
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Participation in this seminar will better enable participants to:
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Explain the relationship between physician-patient boundaries and professional liability risks
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Identify a previous encounter where expectations were not met
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Recognize the need to apply an internal or external boundary in a patient scenario
Whether you are competing for a championship sports title or practicing medicine, there are consequences for crossing the line. In this course, physicians and other healthcare professionals will hear the professional liability considerations associated with personally and professionally stepping out of bounds. The information and examples will help you stay in the game. Register online at
proassurance.com/OutofBounds
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September 19, 2019
5:00 - 8:00 PM, Reception starts at 5:00 PM, Training at 6:00 PM
Marriott Marquis Hotel (George Washington Rm, 901 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC)
At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
1. Explain common beliefs, customs, practices and behaviors that exist within ethnic communities;
2. Establish linkage between social determinants and health outcomes;
3. Improve awareness of the need for cultural sensitivity, including the importance of language competency; and
4. Provide recommendations for a patient-centered approach to improve compliance and outcomes among patients.
RSVP at
amerihealth2019.eventbrite.com
. Completion of this training qualifies physicians to receive CME credits – all others will receive a certificate of attendance
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We Don't Need Self-care, We Need Boundaries: How to Make Room For Yourself as a Woman in Medicine
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September 24, 2019
6:00 PM
Lululemon Georgetown
Join MSDC's Women in Medicine section on September 24 for a discussion on setting boundaries and other ways
to address burnout and mental health pressures that women in medicine face. Healthy food and wine will be served. The event is free to MSDC members and $25 for non-members.
Read more or register.
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DC Tobacco Control Summit
September 26, 2019
The Masonic Temple (1000 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20010)
The DC Calls It Quits summit will feature dynamic speakers and two interactive panel presentations. The Opening Plenary speaker will be Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, Director, DC Health and the Luncheon Speaker will be Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Co-Chair, The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC). Panel presentations include
“Addressing Health Disparities and Tobacco Use” and “Flavored Tobacco-What’s All the Fuss About?” Learn more or register
here
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October 12, 2019
Hyatt Regency Bethesda (One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD)
This one day symposium will review the latest in the diagnosis and management of advanced heart failure. A special emphasis will be given to special conditions such as infiltrative cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and genetic conditions. It will also provide an overview of modalities for treating end-stage advanced heart failure such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. For more information and to register to attend, please visit
CE.MedStarHealth.org/MHFS.
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Medical Real Estate Listings
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Brought to you by MSDC Corporate Partner GZ Medical Realty. Contact
Pete Papantoniou
for your real estate needs.
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Office Sublet Available
600 square foot sublet available
on 19th Street NW between Farragut North and Dupont Circle Metro. Brand new build out with separate suite number, entrance, waiting area. One office and one exam room with large window. One smaller office without windows. Sublet space is connected to an established private internal medicine practice. Price negotiable
. Contact Dr. Alice Fuisz if interested.
alicefuiszacp@gmail.com
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University Medical Building
2141 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
University Medical Building is conveniently located in the heart of DC with easy access to Metro stations. Please contact
Peter Papantoniou
at 301-961-1941 or see the
online listing
for more information
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Part Time/Full Time Office Space Available
3 Washington Circle
Washington, DC 20037
Part time/full time office space available immediately at 3 Washington Circle. This includes a large consultation room, fully equipped examination room, lab drawing facility onsite, EKG machine, space for receptionist, space for medical records, shared use of copier, telephone system, wireless internet and waiting room. Ideal for general internist, medical subspecialist or surgeon. If interested, please call Mark Sklar, MD. 202-887-4769 or email
mmsklar@gmail.com
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Boutique Townhouse Medical Office for Rent Across From GWU Hospital/ Medical School
900 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
Boutique townhouse medical office for rent across from G.W.U. Hospital & School of Medicine. Very close to Foggy Bottom Metro. Three rooms, one on entry level with powered table/chair & overhead surgical light. Consultation room, reception/waiting room, & possibility of 2 additional rooms. Two-car driveway. Call/text Sheldon K. Gottlieb, MD, 301-509-3319, or email
skgottliebmd@comcast.net
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Woodburn Medical Park
3229 Woodburn Road
Merrifield, VA 22003
Woodburn Medical Park is located within walking distance of INOVA hospital directly off Capital Beltway. Common area has recently been upgraded. Contact
Peter Papantoniou
at 301-961-1941 or see the
online listing
for more information
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Full Time/ Part Time Office Space Available
Well-designed and attractively decorated office of three general internists has additional consulting room/exam room suite available. Looking for another general internist to share space and overhead in fully staffed and equipped internal medicine office. Shared call coverage is possible. Contact Alan Stone, MD, 202-466-8118 or
aws.md@verizon.net
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Medical Society of the District of Columbia
1250 23rd Street NW, Ste 270
Washington, DC 20037
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