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The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
The Medical Society of Virginia and VITAL WorkLife Forge Strategic Partnership to Help Physicians and PAs Struggling with Stress, Burnout, and the Effects of COVID-19
To support the needs of physicians and physician assistants (PAs) struggling with stress, burnout and the effects of COVID-19, the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and VITAL WorkLife are strategically partnering to offer physicians and PAs a comprehensive set of well being resources they can use without risk to their medical license.
Governor Northam Extends Ban on Elective Surgeries, Closure of DMV Offices
Governor Ralph Northam today extended the current ban on elective surgeries by one week, until May 1, and the closure of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) public-facing offices by two weeks, until May 11.
Executive Order 57 – Licensing Of Health Care Professionals In Response To Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rather than help and work with Virginia’s physicians and PAs, Governor Northam’s new executive order (EO 57) encourages the use of out of state providers and needlessly waives the statutory requirement for many nurse practitioners (other than CRNAs) to have a practice agreement with their patient care team physician during the scope of the disaster.