DC prescribers are mandated to register with the
DC Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
.
Failure to register with the DC PDMP
by July 31, 2019
may impact the status of your professional license and controlled substance registration. For more information, read the
FAQ
and the full
DC Health notice
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Daniel Marchalik, MD, MA of MedStar Washington Hospital Center Lauded for Service to the Profession
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With physician burnout costing upwards of $4 billion per year, MSDC recognizes Dr. Daniel Marchalik's leadership on the physician wellness and service to the profession of medicine. As MedStar Health's
Medical Director, Physician Well-Being, he has
developed the only comprehensive physician well-being program in the District with a dedicated research arm. He is part of a team MSDC has formed to develop a city-wide program to help physicians cope with ever-increasing stresses and demands of the profession. He also spearheaded the Literature and Medicine Track at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.
In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Dr. Marchalik will be receive the Certficate of Meritorious Service at the
2019 Annual Meeting
on October 25, 2019.
Other award recipients will be: Collette Magnant, MD (Charles H. Epps III Award recipient); Roselyn E. Epps, MD (Distinguished Service Award recipient); and Jose Parungao, MD, and United Medical Center Food and Nutrition Services (John Benjamin Nichols Award recipient). Save the date for this annual all-member physician event.
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Council Takes a Deep Breath While MSDC Advocacy Pushes Ahead
The District Council has entered its summer recess, but that does not mean MSDC's advocacy is taking a break!
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The Council session pauses with a number of bills to consider when it returns from break. While ethics issues dominated the headlines early in July, MSDC is meeting with lawmakers and staff on issues like mandatory content-specific continuing medical education, health equity, and women's healthcare rights.
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Within the Bowser administration, the Mayor's Commission on Healthcare Systems Transformation (pictured to the right) continues its work. Multiple MSDC members, including MSDC President Dr. Raymond Tu, are serving on the commission and working on its subcommittees. Members interested in getting involved or weighing in on the major topics in District healthcare can contact
MSDC
to learn more.
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MSDC Fights for Fair Physician Pay and No More
S
urprise Billing
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health reported legislation on July 11 to protect patients from unanticipated medical bills for services provided by out-of-network physicians and facilities in emergencies and other situations where they had no opportunity to choose an in-network provider. This subcommittee's action follows similar steps taken by the Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee last month.
Read more
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The AMA has led opposition to the anti-competitive $69 billion mega-merger.
Today in the federal district courthouse in Washington, D.C
., closing arguments will take place
on whether the court should approve the Department of Justice's antitrust settlement with CVS and Aetna
. Tune into a
Facebook Live broadcast
at 1:30 or
read more in
AMA Wire
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$4.6 Billion: The Cost of Physician Burnout
A new
study by Harvard Business School
finds that burnout among doctors is costing the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $4.6 billion a year, according to a first-time analysis of the overall economic impact of the problem. Even that figure is likely to be underestimated, according to the lead researcher,
Joel Goh
, who called the magnitude of the (burnout) effect "substantial.”
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MSDC eNewsline
Editor
Pia R. Duryea
202-355-9414 (direct)
202-466-1800 (main)
MSDC Media
Follow us on social media!
2018-2019 Board of Directors
Susanne Bathgate, MD
Chair of the Board, At-large
Raymond Tu, MD, MS
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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Here's How You Can Impact DC Investment in Health-related Social Needs
The
Community Resource Information Exchange (CoRIE)
Planning Initiative team has been engaging stakeholders on their work to address health related social needs in the client and patient populations. Please share what your organization's social needs strategies in this
survey
by July 26th
and your feedback will help ensure sufficient investment in this crucial point. Of particular interest are current and future efforts and technology to address the social needs of patients and clients, including specific questionnaires or screeners, or technical tools used within your organization. Organizations with multiple divisions or teams working in this area should have each relevant team complete the survey.
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S
hare Your Views on USMLE Score Reporting
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is seeking public comment on possible changes to USMLE score reporting
. See the
preliminary recommendations
and
FAQs
for details. Weigh in on proposed changes to initial medical licensure
here
by the deadline of 11:59 PM EST on July 26.
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The following physician and medical student recently joined MSDC:
Tenesha Moody, MD
Veronica Andrews
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MSDC Collaborates with Ward 8 Health Council; Will Add Physician Expertise to Upcoming Maternal Health Summit
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As part of MSDC's commitment to physicians and patients in all wards, MSDC is partnering with the Ward 8 Health Council. At a recent meeting, MSDC discussed a potential panel at the Mayor's September summit on maternal health. If you are interested in participating, let
MSDC
know.
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MSDC To Participate in Opioid Town Hall
On August 1, MSDC will be participating in an
opioid town hall
being hosted by the BridgingTheGap Coalition. The town hall will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Ward 5 at Cesar Chavez School. Participating in the discussion will be MSDC Physician Health Committee Chair Dr. Charles Samenow and staff from DC Department of Behavioral Health. Members and the public are welcome to attend.
Read more
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Georgetown Medical Student Develops Software to Improve Sexual Assault Reporting
Georgetown medical student and MSDC member Veronica Andrews has developed an Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Assault (IPV/SA) survivor technology platform entailing software which improves transparency, confidentiality, accountability and more equitable outcomes for investigations involving K-12, university students/staff/faculty and eventually those in professional practice. Ms. Andrew's software provides a linkage to care model to provide a clear understanding of the investigative process. Ms.
Andrew's platform links investigation to the care model to provide a clear understanding of the investigative process for both participants and the agency in handling IPV/SA incidents. She is curre
ntly recruiting stakeholde
rs as she moves towards beta testing, and the
MSDC Task Force on Family Violence is planning a
n in-person discussion of the software this summer. Please contact
Dr. Kim Bullock
for more information
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Exclusive Access to Free Nutrition CME
Th
e Physicians Committee is offering MSDC members a
complimentary livestream
of the
International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine’s
pre-conference nutrition basics session on Thursday, July 25 for exclusive access to nutrition-based CME! Earn
3 free continuing education credits
and hear from Physicians Committee president, Neal Barnard, MD along with Rob Ostfeld, MD, and Brenda Davis, RD on the role of nutrition in prevention of chronic disease with practical patient tips and more!
This live session provides listeners with 3 CME credits and covers the nutrition fundamentals for diabetes, heart health, obesity, as well as practical tips for patients.
According to the D.C. Department of Health’s latest annual report, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes were among the top ten causes of death in all wards. Research shows changes and diet may significantly lower your risk for these diseases. Attend this session to ensure you’re ready to offer your patients the help they need through nutrition education. Click
here
and use code
MSDC19
for free access!
This is the first year the Physicians Committee has offered this core concepts session and wanted to offer MSDC members exclusive access.
**
SPECIAL OFFER
: MSDC has a limited number of FREE PASSES to attend the conference on July 26-27 in person, a
$500 savings
. Contact
Pia Duryea
for information.
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Thank You To Our Corporate Supporters
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Is Your Vendor/Clearinghouse Submitting Your Claims with the MBI?
If you send the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to your vendor/clearinghouse on your Medicare claim for payment, but you see both the Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN)
and
the MBI on your remittance advice, your vendor/clearinghouse is not using the MBI to submit your claims.
Starting January 1, 2020, Medicare will start rejecting claims with the HICN.
Here's
what you need to know
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AMA: 3 Keys to Getting Paid and Thriving in Private Practice
So you’ve decided an employment setting isn’t the right fit for you? Private practice lays the responsibility for operations and financial management of the practice into the hands of physicians. AMA resources help you confidently navigate the complexities of getting paid, including advice on revenue cycle management, the Medicare Quality Payment Program, and medical coding and billing.
Read more from the AMA.
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Scam Alert by Non-existent American Board of Pulmonary Disease
Physicians have received letters with the header
"Important Notification Regarding Certification in Pulmonary Disease." There is no entity called the "American Board of Pulmonary Disease" and the American Board of Internal Medicine has confirmed that this is a scam. Please disregard the letter and d
emand for a $500 payment. ABIM has alerted the authorities.
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AMA: C. Diff Spores Appear to Survive Appropriate Cleaning Procedures, Researchers Say
NBC News
reported that Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) bacteria “have been shown to survive on disposable hospital gowns and stainless steel surfaces – even after they’re scrubbed clean.” While keeping hospitals or long-term care facilities clean is important, “new
research
, published” online “in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, shows how difficult that can be.” In laboratory studies, investigators “found that C. diff spread easily from disposable gowns often employed in surgery or infection control to stainless steel and vinyl surfaces.”
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Aging and Immunity: The Important Role of Vaccines
We often focus on the immunity of children, but as patients age into adulthood and seniority, following recommended immunization guidelines is essential to their overall well-being. Vaccines for illnesses such as pneumococcal disease, tetanus, and shingles can help combat the deterioration of immunity that many patients will experience as they age.
In the
2016 National Health Interview Survey
,
more than one-third of adults 65 years and older did not report receiving a pneumococcal or tetanus and diphtheria vaccination, and nearly two-thirds did not report receiving a herpes zoster (shingles) vaccination
.
Read more in
Immunization Insights
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End the Epidemic: Opioid-related News & Resources
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Billions in Federal Grants for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Programs Set to End in 2020
The
New York Times
reports that billions in federal grants for opioid treatment are set to expire next year. Experts worry that, "with opioid overdose deaths finally beginning to level off, and other problems like high prescription drug costs emerging as campaign issues, the attention to treatment will dissipate."
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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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Residents: 4 Benefits to Making Public Health Part of Your Career
Incorporating public health into your practice as a resident can be rewarding and offer interesting opportunities to move medicine forward.
Read more from the AMA
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How Tomorrow’s Doctors Can Unleash Population Health’s Power
The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn about the shift in focus from one-on-one care to population health and understand how they can play a part.
Read more from the AMA
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LAST CHANCE: FREE PASSES AVAILABLE TO MSDC MEMBERS
International Conference on Nutritional Medicine
July 26-27, 2019
Grand Hyatt
Health care providers: Hear the latest insights on nutrition in medicine at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, D.C., on July 26-27. Sessions will address cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease, and other conditions. Reserve your spot before it’s too late at
www.pcrm.org/icnm
. Contact
Pia Duryea
for information on MSDC member passes.
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ProAssurance Loss Prevention Seminars
July 25, 2019 (MD)
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
.
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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Medical Musical Group Concert
August 11, 2019
4:00 PM, with preconcert entertainment at 3:00 PM.
Schlesinger Concert Hall (4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA)
The Medical Musical Group consists of physician performers who will play a tribute to America’s veterans and military personnel and families. This year's benefit for veterans outreach on PTSD, Depression, Suicide, and Drug Abuse. Veterans, Military and their family, students are admitted free. Price for General Public is $20 through July 31. $30 thereafter. Box Tickets: $50.
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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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