Physicians Share Their Experience On Issues Important Beyond 2019
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The December holidays approaching has not slowed down politics and policy in the nation's capital, especially at the local level. This month, a number of important issues were debated that will impact how all physicians practice in 2020 and beyond, including maternal medicine, right to practice, proposed mandatory CME, and more.
MSDC wants to especially thank its members and all physicians who made their voice heard before the Council and Administration over the past few weeks.
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Congress to Permanently Repeal Taxes Intended to Fund ACA; Gun Violence Research Gets Funding
According to
Politico
, Congressional spending bills that will soon be signed into law would "permanently repeal ... the Cadillac tax on pricey employer plans, a 2.3 percent tax on medical devices and a health insurance fee." These three taxes were created to help pay for the ACA and no alternative revenue has been proposed. As part of the same year-end spending deal, Congress will “provide federal funding for gun violence research for the first time in over 20 years.”
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MSDC Board Finalizes 2019-20 Leadership, Welcomes New Members, and Salutes Outgoing AMA Delegation Chair and Treasurer Dr. Joseph Gutierrez
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The MSDC Board of Directors held its final board meeting of the year on Monday, December 9. At the meeting, MSDC recognized long-time MSDC Treasurer, AMA Delegation Chair, Past President Dr. Joseph Gutierrez. He has served the Medical Society in many capacities and we are grateful for his service to organized medicine.
MSDC also welcomed Dr. Neal Barnard as AMA Alternate Delegate and Drs. Anthony Ibe, Yavar Moghimi, Theresa Stone and Dock Winston to the Board as At-large members. The Board elected Dr. Susanne Bathgate to serve as Chair, Dr. Raymond Tu to serve as Treasurer, Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin to serve as Secretary, and Dr. Laurie Duncan to serve as At-large member for the Executive Committee. MSDC congratulates these members and thanks them for their commitment.
At the meeting, the Board approved the 2020 budget, approved the creation of task force to examine unconscious bias in medicine in the District, and created a task force to study the MSDC membership model.
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As part of its ongoing advocacy for healthcare access across the District, MSDC attended the Ward 8 Health Council year-end luncheon this week. The Ward 8 Health Council highlighted its work to increase healthcare access and health equity, food security, literacy, and other social determinants of health. Chief Medical Examiner Roger Mitchell, MD, delivered the Keynote.
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MSDC has increased its collaboration with the Medico-Chirurgical Society of DC (Med Chi DC), the longest-running medical society for African American physicians in the District. MSDC leadership attended Med Chi DC's holiday gala to emphasize its support.
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Board of Directors
Susanne Bathgate, MD
Chair of the Board, At-large
J. Desiree Pineda, MD, FACP
President, AMA Alternate Delegate
E.W. Emanuel, MD
President-elect
Raymond Tu, MD, MS, FACR
Immediate Past President, Treasurer, AMA Alternate Delegate
Kirstiaan Nevin, MD
Secretary, At-large
Peter E. Lavine, MD
AMA Delegate
Neal Barnard, MD
AMA Alternate Delegate
Julian Craig, MD
At-large
Laurie Duncan, MBBS, MS
At-large
Anthony Ibe, MD
At-large
Barry L. Lewis, MD, MBA
At-large
Yavar Moghimi, MD
At-large
Theresa Stone, MD
At-large
Dock Winston, MD
At-large
Robert Hay Jr., CAE
Executive Vice President
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MSDC Holiday Hours
MSDC will be closed December 24 and 25 and in observance of the Christmas holiday. In addition, offices will be closed January 1 in observance of the New Years holiday. MSDC offices will close at 2 PM on December 23 and December 31.
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Thank You To Our Corporate Supporters
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E-cigarettes Tied to Higher Risk of Chronic Lung Diseases, Study Indicates
The
San Francisco Chronicle
reports a
study
published in the
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
indicates that people who use e-cigarettes “face a significant risk of developing severe, chronic lung illnesses – such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema – that have long been associated with smoking combustible cigarettes.” The researchers also “found that people who use e-cigarettes in addition to smoking traditional tobacco triple their risk of chronic lung disease.”
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E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
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The Latest Numbers from the CDC
2,409
: # of cases of hospitalized EVALI*
52
:
# of confirmed deaths from vaping-related lung injury
The CDC figures above are as of December 10, 2019.
See more about
EVALI
and local reporting guidance.
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CDC: At Least 1,300 Have Died from Flu in the U.S. So Far This Season
CNN
reported that “at least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate” from the CDC. In addition, “there have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related hospitalizations," according to the
CDC
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END THE EPIDEMIC: NEWS & RESOURCES
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You're Invited to the Life-changing Kickstart Intensive!
Dear Friends,
Give the gift of health to yourself and someone you love in 2020 with this special Buy One, Get One for $20 deal!
Register today
for the life-changing Kickstart Intensive program in Washington, D.C., on January 10-11, 2020, where you’ll get the information and tools you need to reclaim your health with the power of your plate!
Through the end of the year, we're offering Buy One, Get One for $20. Register yourself and receive a special link to share with a friend to register for $20.
When: Friday-Saturday, January 10-11, 2020 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
From Neal Barnard, MD
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
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FINAL REMINDER
Will You Be Paid on January 1? MBI Transition Ends This Month.
The 21-month transition period for Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs)
will end on December 31
. Starting January 1, 2020, if you do not use the MBI for Medicare transactions,
regardless of the date of service
:
- CMS will reject claims submitted with Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICNs) with a few exceptions
- CMS will reject all eligibility transactions submitted with HICNs
MBIs will help protect your patients from identity theft. Physicians may get MBIs from patients and through the MAC portals (
sign up
) and one can also find the MBI on the remittance advice.
See the
MLN Matters Article
to learn how to get and use MBIs.
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Open Payments: Review and Dispute Data by December 31
CMS will soon be closing the review period for 2018 Open Payments data. 2018 data with updated and newly submitted data from previous program years (2013-2017) is available for review and dispute through December 31, 2019. Review of the data is voluntary but strongly encouraged. Use the
Open Payments Search Tool
to review publicly available data. If you believe any records attributed to you are inaccurate, you may initiate a dispute and work with the reporting entity to reach a resolution. See the
Review and Dispute for Physicians and Teaching Hospitals
webpage for more information.
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10 Tips to Prepare Your Practice for E/M Office Visit Changes
The AMA is dedicated to reducing documentation burdens that interfere with patient care. they worked together with CMS to overhaul E/M codes for the first time in more than 25 years. An AMA checklist can help you prepare and keep you out in front of these changes.
Read more from the AMA
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Private Practice: 4 Office-visit Changes to Make the Most of Doctors' Time
Transform your practice’s efficiency by making these key workflow and staffing adjustments. “Too often physicians are left in the doctor-do-it-all, heroic model. That makes it hard for them to deliver the care they aspire to,” said internist Christine A. Sinsky, MD, the AMA’s new vice president for professional satisfaction. “The more organized the workflow, the more capacity the physician has to deliver the best care.”
Read more from the AMA
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Practice Manager Opportunity at Growing Practice
The Barnard Medical Center is seeking a medical practice manager for their growing primary care practice focused on integrating plant-based nutrition education and disease prevention into medical care. If you have at least three years of experience in practice management,
apply today!
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Get Rid of Unwanted Faxes!!
Unwanted faxes are not just an annoyance to doctors but they are an invasion of privacy. They tie up phone lines, fax machines, us paper and toner, and waste time of doctors and staff who try to figure out where they are from and what should be done with them.
Read more
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Contact
Tel: (202) 234-2727
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Women Make Up the Majority of U.S. Medical Students for the First Time
For the first time ever, women now make up the majority of medical students enrolled in U.S. schools, the Association of American Medical Colleges
announced this week
. Women comprised 50.5% of all medical school students in 2019. Across applicants and new enrollees, the number of women increased, while the number of men declined.
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... But New Survey Finds Gender-based Pay Inequality in Medicine Persists
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3 Steps to Transformational Change in Your Health Organization
When physicians are experiencing burnout, your health care organization needs to make big changes. Learn about how to make that journey.
Read more from the AMA
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Burnout Prevention Can Begin in Medical School, Residency Training
The learning environment presents numerous challenges to medical student and resident well-being. An AMA webinar uncovers practical organizational solutions.
Read more from the AMA
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What we learned about telemedicine and health care AI this year
A growing number of physicians are overcoming the barriers of time and space to deliver the right care to patients when they need it. Learn more about how AI is likely to transform health care.
Read more from the AMA
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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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Medical Office Space Available
5225 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015
Brand new, pre-built office suites ranging from 1,000 – 6,000 square feet are available for immediate occupancy. Located directly across from the Friendship Heights Metro Station, District Heights offers extended building hours throughout the week and on weekends and is perfect for medical office tenants with separate garages for professionals and guests.
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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.
alicefuisz@aol.com
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2440 M Street
2
440 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
2440 M Street is a Class A 110,000 SF medical office building with a three-level parking garage in northwest Washington, DC. The building has abundant patient and physician parking.
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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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ATLANTIC HEALTH PARTNERS EXPANDS ITS PROGRAM TO OFFER ADDITIONAL VACCINE SAVINGS!
Atlantic Health Partners has always been a strong resource for our members’ immunization efforts by offering the most favorable vaccine prices, terms, and purchasing support. We are pleased to share with you that Atlantic has expanded its program with the addition of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) vaccines. This include options for practices interested in the GSK portfolio or for those practices just interested in using Bexsero (Meningitis B vaccine).
Atlantic now offers our members the full array of vaccine options to best meet your individual practice needs including:
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Most favorable pricing for Sanofi, Merck, GSK, and Dynavax vaccines
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A comprehensive flu program that includes Sanofi, GSK, and Seqirus products
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Meningoccocal B vaccine options that include both Trumenba or Bexsero
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No minimum quantity requirements to always receive most favorable pricing and terms
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Excellent and timely customer service including reimbursement support and advocacy
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Medical Society of the District of Columbia
1250 23rd Street NW, Ste 270
Washington, DC 20037
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