Check out the latest news releases and articles on the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) here. Please note that MSV has a media policy for any MSV board members or members who get asked to speak to the media on behalf of MSV. Click here to view the full policy.
Opioid Epidemic
- Press Release – AMA report shows national progress toward reversing opioid epidemic – Urges further policy changes to remove barriers to care for pain and substance use disorders
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Dr. Patrice A. Harris and Dr. Kurt Elward: Medicaid changes show promise in reducing opioid epidemic
2018 Legislative Session
New Appointments in Governor Northam’s Administration
- Dr. M. Norman Oliver appointed State Health Commissioner for the Virginia Department of Health
- Press Release – Medical Society of Virginia Congratulates Distinguished Member on New Appointment
Physicians Support Economic Activity in Virginia
- Press Release – American Medical Association Study Demonstrates the Economic Impact of Virginia Physicians on the Commonwealth’s Economy
Annual Meeting 2017
- Press Release – Medical Society of Virginia Installs New President at 2017 Annual Meeting
- Press Releases – Salute to Service Winners
- Randolph Gould, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Charlottesville, Service to the Profession
- Leigh Grossman, M.S., M.D., of Charlottesville, Service to the International Community
- LoAn Nguyen, M.D., PhD, F.A.C.P of Ashburn, Service for Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
- William Fleming, M.D., of Richmond, Service to the Uninsured and Underserved
- Omar A. Salman of Roanoke, Service by a Medical Student or Resident
Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Updates
- Press Release – Medical Society of Virginia Provides Resources for Physicians to Navigate Changes in Health Insurance Marketplace
Insurance Mergers
- Richmond Times-Dispatch – Anthem, Cigna face off against U.S. to save $48 billion deal
Antibiotic Stewardship
- Richmond Times-Dispatch – Virginia organizations partner to combat antibiotic resistance
- Roanoke Free Press – Virginia health care organizations collaborate to address proper use of antibiotics
- ABC 8 News (WRIC) – Antibiotic overuse focus of new virginia health campaign
- WTOP – Va. health care gruops try to tackle antibiotic resistance
- Winchester Star – Health care groups try to tackle antibiotic resistance
- Delmarva Public Radio – Virginia gears up to fight antibiotic resistant bacteria
Prescription Monitoring Program
- Richmond Times-Dispatch – Few using Virginia’s program to monitor prescriptions
Physician Burnout
- U.S. News and World Report – These doctors are at the forefront of the burnout battle
- U.S. News and World Report – Diagnosis: Burnout
