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MSV provides comment on proposed Medicare and Medicaid programs
27 December 2011
Important changes to 2012 Medicare quality reporting program
27 December 2011
DMAS submits intention to amend the Virginia State Plan for Medical Assistance
27 December 2011
MSV member is appointed to serve on statewide HIE initiative
27 December 2011
Register for AMPAC 2012 political education programs
27 December 2011
Attend the first annual Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center Summit
27 December 2011
Congress stalls on SGR fix—27.4 percent Medicare cut set for Jan. 1
22 December 2011
CMS to hold Medicare claims through Jan. 17
22 December 2011
MSV leader is appointed to serve on statewide HIE initiative
22 December 2011
Are you ready for the Jan. 1 HIPAA compliance deadline?
22 December 2011
2012 eRx incentive program payment adjustment feedback report update
22 December 2011
Health commissioner update on holiday travel
22 December 2011
Physicians protected from Medicaid cuts in state budget; Uncertainty over Medicare SGR cuts persists
19 December 2011
House approves two-year fix to SGR, averting 27.4 percent cut—Senate action uncertain
14 December 2011
MSVF welcomes new executive director
14 December 2011
Attend the first Virginia Patient Safety Summit
14 December 2011
CMS requires new ABN form for 2012
14 December 2011
MSV remembers John Hollowell, M.D., former president
14 December 2011
Free flu and pneumonia shot diabetes resources are available
14 December 2011
Efforts to patch or repeal SGR continue
08 December 2011
Uncertainty about a Virginia health benefits exchange prevails
08 December 2011
Lend your expertise and take part in unique media training opportunity
08 December 2011
MSV encourages health care organizations to partner in primary care initiative
08 December 2011
Up to $1 billion in grants available for Medicare innovations
08 December 2011
Supreme Court silent on Virginia case - Gov. McDonnell noncommittal on benefits exchange
01 December 2011
MSV asks governor to keep funding intact for Medicaid payments
30 November 2011
Tavenner nominated as Berwick replacement at CMS
30 November 2011
CMS announces 90-day grace period for HIPAA version 5010 enforcement
30 November 2011
HHS extends meaningful use compliance deadline
30 November 2011
Physicians sought for excellence in physical medicine and rehabilitation award
30 November 2011
Virginia Board of Medicine releases newest Board Briefs
30 November 2011
MSV signs on to letter on Medicare SGR reform
17 November 2011
New health I.T. tool helps physicians treat four diseases
17 November 2011
Version 5010 to stop accepting P.O. boxes as provider addresses in 2012
17 November 2011
Physicians and nurse practitioners define team-based care model
10 November 2011
CMS announces 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule changes
10 November 2011
Virginia’s PMP to undergo major upgrade
10 November 2011
Final Medicare ACO rule includes physician opportunities
10 November 2011
Ambulatory care study to show Virginia-specific data in 2012
10 November 2011
Resources available to help Medicaid patients quit smoking
10 November 2011
Election results -- What physicians need to know
09 November 2011
MSV Annual Meeting brings new activities and a new president!
03 November 2011
PAs join MSV
03 November 2011
ePrescribing deadline extended!
03 November 2011
MSVPAC hosts fundraiser for Speaker Bill Howell
03 November 2011
Revalidation effort delayed
03 November 2011
New resources help physicians go electronic
03 November 2011
Attend the AMA webinar on final ACO rule
03 November 2011
MSV's Annual Meeting starts today!
25 October 2011
MSV and MSVF help bridge the dental gap
26 October 2011
Community Health Alliance wins HIE contract
26 October 2011
Local medical society and Alliance organize Danville health fair
25 October 2011
Act now: Apply for Medicare eRx penalty exemption by Nov. 1
25 October 2011
MSV files amicus brief on medical record use in wrongful death testimony
25 October 2011
Available online – MSV's Annual Meeting materials
20 October 2011
Take the broadband and health I.T. usage survey for a chance to win an iPad 2
20 October 2011
State health commissioner clinician letter: Seasonal flu
20 October 2011
Input on Medicare SGR needed to share with Virginia's congressional delegation
13 October 2011
Take MSV Institute’s telehealth survey
13 October 2011
Take action to support SGR repeal
06 October 2011
Submit delegate names for MSV's Annual Meeting
06 October 2011
Medicare eRx penalty exemption due Nov. 1
06 October 2011
Important EHR incentive program deadline is Oct. 3
29 September 2011
MSV supports efforts to repeal SGR
29 September 2011
MSV to file amicus brief to advocate for medical record use in wrongful death testimony
29 September 2011
MSVIA and MSVPAC board member Bert Wilson earns VMGMA award
29 September 2011
Super committee must address Medicare provider cuts
22 September 2011
Health reform council finalizes Virginia Health Benefit Exchange governance recommendations
15 September 2011
Update on multistate insurance plans
15 September 2011
MSV members in Lynchburg earn health care awards
15 September 2011
Save the date: Oral health summit on Oct. 21
15 September 2011
Breaking news: Appeals court shoots down Virginia's health reform challenge
08 September 2011
Submit resolutions for Annual Meeting by Sept. 12
08 September 2011
Tidewater eHealth event: Only a few days left to register
08 September 2011
Save the date: Biologics and biosimilars event on Sept. 28
08 September 2011
CMS releases ePrescribing penalty
08 September 2011
MSV member named Tennessee health commissioner
08 September 2011
Virginia Medicare Part B claims denied incorrectly
01 September 2011
Medicare RAC recoupment errors
01 September 2011
Coverage for eligible Virginians with pre-existing conditions
01 September 2011
CMS announces Medicare bundled payments initiative
25 August 2011
National provider call on HIPAA Version 5010 on Aug. 31
25 August 2011
New Durable Do Not Resuscitate form is now available
25 August 2011
CIGNA to eliminate paper explanation of benefits
25 August 2011
Update from state health commissioner on Naegleria fowleri
25 August 2011
Update on the MSVF Physicians’ Gala
18 August 2011
Vote on Virginia Primary Election Day, Aug. 23
18 August 2011
Discounted rooms for eHealth Roundtable end Aug. 30
18 August 2011
New patient tools available for fraud prevention
18 August 2011
Register for free Medicare eligibility verification
18 August 2011
Medicare providers must revalidate enrollment
11 August 2011
CMS announces National Version 5010 Testing Week
11 August 2011
Register for MSV's 2011 Annual Meeting today
03 August 2011
Virginia legislators split on debt bill; Impact on SGR unknown
03 August 2011
Cindi Jones appointed DMAS director
03 August 2011
MSV and AMA letter calls for changes to proposed rule on Medicare eRx penalty
28 July 2011
View the message to Congress on the need to repeal the SGR
28 July 2011
Preview the new consumer database of medical fees
28 July 2011
MSV member awarded osteopathic educator of the year
28 July 2011
Limited time offer – Free eHealth resources from MSV
21 July 2011
MSVPAC accepting nominations for directors
21 July 2011
Update from state health commissioner on HIV testing
14 July 2011
MSV seeks Workers Compensation Research Institute committee applicants
14 July 2011
MSV supports comments on CMS proposed rule and indoor tanning services tax
14 July 2011
Update on pre-existing condition insurance plans
14 July 2011
Rescheduled: AMA webinar on new menu of payment options
14 July 2011
HHS outlines ways for states to improve care and lower costs for Medicaid
14 July 2011
New speakers! New content! Check out the eHealth Roundtable agenda
07 July 2011
Deadline approaching for advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation
07 July 2011
CMS issues proposed 2012 payment rates for health care providers
07 July 2011
MSV signs on to letter to president on Medicare SGR reform
30 June 2011
Palmetto GBA Medicare Part B system and webinar updates
30 June 2011
MSV remembers Sarah Elizabeth Forbes, M.D.
30 June 2011
Update from state health commissioner: Death certification-related regulation changes
30 June 2011
Bhushan Pandya, M.D. elected vice-chair of State Board of Health
23 June 2011
The latest MSVF annual report is online
23 June 2011
Updates on Palmetto GBA’s ANSI v5010 webinars
23 June 2011
MSV to co-host free educational forums on prescription drug abuse
15 June 2011
MSV and MSVF co-host successful Virginia health care conference
15 June 2011
AMA offers new annotated model physician-hospital employment agreement
15 June 2011
David Hunt, M.D. to speak at eHealth Roundtable
09 June 2011
Health care groups aim to improve physician workforce levels
09 June 2011
Learn more about ACO and PCMH legal requirements
09 June 2011
E. coli outbreak in Europe: Update from state health commissioner
09 June 2011
MSV’s eHealth Educational Guide is online – Free and available for members only
02 June 2011
Urgent measles update from the state health commissioner
02 June 2011
Free webinar – Reporting to Virginia's immunization registry
02 June 2011
Virginia Medicaid announces EHR incentive program timeline
02 June 2011
MSV’s resident and student sections elect new leaders
02 June 2011
CMS releases proposed rule for Medicare eRx incentive program
02 June 2011
Proposed HHS rule would allow patient access to EHRs
02 June 2011
MSV supports the Medicare Patient Empowerment Act
26 May 2011
Participate in CMS’s National 5010 Testing Day on June 15
26 May 2011
Are you ready for CMS’ next target…enrollment compliance?
26 May 2011
Don Berwick, M.D. to speak at June 9 health care conference co-hosted by MSV and MSVF
26 May 2011
Take NCQA’s Accountable Care Organization survey
26 May 2011
CMS announces Accountable Care Organization initiatives
19 May 2011
Medicare EHR incentive payments will be issued this week
19 May 2011
VAPA summer CME conference is July 25-29
19 May 2011
Update from state health commissioner: Lyme disease is on the rise
19 May 2011
MSV begins process to establish its 2012 legislative agenda
12 May 2011
Have eHealth questions? CMS is on-site to provide answers
11 May 2011
Finalize UnitedHealth Group settlement claims for recovery by May 25
12 May 2011
Attend a regional suicide prevention summit
11 May 2011
Applications for HIT rural grant program due May 27
05 May 2011
CMS launches meaningful use attestation calculator
05 May 2011
Attend the June 9 Virginia health care conference, co-hosted by MSV and MSVF
05 May 2011
Medicare shared savings program ACO listening session on May 12
05 May 2011
Register for the MSV eHealth Roundtable today
28 April 2011
Health rankings report shows healthiest Virginia counties
28 April 2011
Clarification on Medicaid’s coverage of progesterone supplementation
28 April 2011
Participate in CMS calls on Medicare EHR incentive program attestation
28 April 2011
Learn more about pre-existing condition insurance plans
28 April 2011
Attend MSVPAC’s Docs on Call fundraiser for physician legislators
21 April 2011
CMS releases 2009 PQRS and e-Prescribing program data
21 April 2011
MSNVA Foundation offers medical school scholarships
21 April 2011
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Mount Malady, America’s first hospital
21 April 2011
Virginia Medicare Part B providers must use electronic claims payer ID 11302
21 April 2011
CMS announces ACO proposed rules (PDF)
21 April 2011
Daniel Carey, M.D. LTE in Roanoke Times: Doctors support raising the cap
14 April 2011
Talk about advance directives for National Health Care Decisions Day
14 April 2011
CMS officials to discuss Medicare EHR incentives at VHIT webinar
14 April 2011
Effective now: Face-to-face encounter requirements for home health agencies and hospices
14 April 2011
IMPACT program featured in Times Dispatch article on asthma
14 April 2011
House and Senate override governor's veto of med mal bill
07 April 2011
Endorse World Health Day today
07 April 2011
Support National Health Care Decisions Day
07 April 2011
MSV and MSVF co-hosting Virginia health care conference on June 9
07 April 2011
Participate in Aetna’s meaningful use discussion on April 8
07 April 2011
MSV members in the news
07 April 2011
CMS releases information on ACO proposed regulations
07 April 2011
Medical malpractice bill facing likely veto override (washingtontimes.com)
01 April 2011
FAQs on McDonnell's medical malpractice cap veto
31 March 2011
HHS releases proposed new ACO rules
31 March 2011
MSV members recognized with new innovation award
31 March 2011
2011 AMPAC campaign school registration now open
31 March 2011
MSV past president James Shield, M.D. earns humanitarian award
31 March 2011
IMPACT program highlighted in Virginia Beach news story on asthma
31 March 2011
Register now for the 2011 MSV Legislative Summit
31 March 2011
Medical malpractice bill update - Action needed
30 March 2011
Japan updates from the State Health Commissioner
28 March 2011
Submit for the Virginia Telehealth Network Recognition Awards by April 1
28 March 2011
New report finds Virginia physicians play significant role in Virginia's economic health
24 March 2011
Reminder: Contact Gov. McDonnell about med mal bills
23 March 2011
MSV supports physical education legislation
23 March 2011
Virginia Medicare Part B transition update
23 March 2011
MSVF IMPACT medical director and program featured in Virginia Pediatrics
23 March 2011
Action needed: Contact Gov. McDonnell about med mal
17 March 2011
Board of Medicine – Applications needed for 6th district vacancy
17 March 2011
MSV joins AMA and state societies in SGR advocacy
17 March 2011
Palmetto GBA assumes Virginia Medicare Part B operations March 19
17 March 2011
Two GE Pro Series sonogram machines are available
10 March 2011
MSV members featured in front page WSJ article on new health care law
10 March 2011
Resources available to help hospitals improve patient safety
03 March 2011
Grants available for free clinics from AMA Foundation
03 March 2011
New Web site educates consumers on health care law
03 March 2011
Ask the crystal ball
25 February 2011
Work on budget, Medicaid provider cuts remains unfinished
25 February 2011
MSV, hospitals and trial lawyers ask for McDonnell’s support
25 February 2011
Plan for substance abuse education forums evolves
25 February 2011
Legislation advances to further regulate abortion clinics
25 February 2011
Deadline approaches: Physicians needed for state boards
11 February 2011
MSV president supports heart health efforts
25 February 2011
Provide feedback on CMS Physician Compare by March 2
25 February 2011
Register for Palmetto GBA e-mail updates
25 February 2011
MSV wants your input on eHealth
21 February 2011
A long and winding road
18 February 2011
BPOL bill headed for approval
18 February 2011
Budget conferees set to work
18 February 2011
Protections extended to emergency department workers
18 February 2011
Comment on TJC’s proposed primary care home requirements
18 February 2011
New – Palmetto GBA welcome letter and implementation guide
18 February 2011
Study shows that ACOs can work with physicians in charge
18 February 2011
AMA Foundation honors MSVF student award winner as outstanding leader in medicine
16 February 2011
How risky is your facility? CMS releases final rule on stepped-up provider/supplier screening procedures (HDJN advisory)
18 February 2011
MSVF board members and physician fellows are "best doctors"
16 February 2011
A Herculean task ahead
11 February 2011
Bad bills are not advanced
11 February 2011
BPOL measure sidetracked; protections for medical licensure bill advances
11 February 2011
Update: Med mal and protection of privileged information bills
11 February 2011
Report your administrative burdens by Feb. 28 for submission to the president
11 February 2011
National provider call on registering for Medicaid EHR incentive program on Feb. 18
11 February 2011
Prescription now needed for over-the-counter reimbursement
11 February 2011
Medicare claims to be adjusted due to Affordable Care Act and 2010 MPFS
11 February 2011
Shaking the money tree
04 February 2011
House endorses protections for medical licensure
04 February 2011
Bill round-up: BPOL tax, naturopath licensure, competency assessments and non-par notification
04 February 2011
Bills address health information breaches and disclosure
04 February 2011
Update: Med mal and protection of privileged information bills
04 February 2011
MSV is recognized for highest AMPAC member participation
04 February 2011
Take survey by March 1 to help enhance accuracy in the claims process
04 February 2011
AMA comments on HHS interim final rule for medical loss ration rules
04 February 2011
HHS announces new Affordable Care Act rules to fight health care fraud
04 February 2011
Pull up a chair
28 January 2011
MSV and coalition to partner with One Care to fight substance abuse
28 January 2011
Medical malpractice cap and privilege bills advance
28 January 2011
Legislators address bills on circulating nurses, blood samples and autism
28 January 2011
It’s not too late to participate in 2011 White Coats on Call
28 January 2011
Court puts case on fast track
28 January 2011
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services article on eRx incentive program
28 January 2011
Avoid Medicare reimbursement penalties – Begin eRx now
28 January 2011
Help for rural providers seeking health I.T.
28 January 2011
Coordinated care is a top goal for health executives in 2011
28 January 2011
Action needed: Budget amendments to avoid Medicaid cuts introduced
21 January 2011
MSV and nurse practitioners issue joint statement
21 January 2011
Slots remain for AMPAC 2011 Candidate Workshop
21 January 2011
Gov. McDonnell appoints MSV members to administration
21 January 2011
Free CME on substance abuse is available
21 January 2011
CMS may revise emergency medical treatment policies
21 January 2011
Med mal cap agreement bills introduced
14 January 2011
MSV speaks out in support of anti-smoking measure
14 January 2011
Physician delegates introduce bill to protect medical licensure
14 January 2011
Are you coming to Richmond? White Coats on Call days start Jan. 18
14 January 2011
Letter to CMS encourages Medicaid RAC program improvements
14 January 2011
CMS launches enhanced health care provider directory
14 January 2011
Haiti: One year later
12 January 2011
Important message from MSV President
10 January 2011
MSV remembers David Nichols, M.D. of Tangier Island
06 January 2011
Coding Q&As - Be prepared for this year's flu season
04 January 2011
MSVIA introduces free tool to translate health reform impact on health insurance
06 January 2011
MSV Foundation featured in Richmond Magazine for Haiti efforts
06 January 2011
ONC issues final rule guiding permanent EHR certification program
06 January 2011
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06 January 2011

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