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The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.

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Build Stronger Patient Relationships: 3 Time-Smart Strategies

Enhancing Patient Care: 3 Time-Smart Ways to Build Stronger Patient Relationships Why Building Stronger Patient Relationships Doesn’t Have to Take More Time Limited time shouldn’t limit your ability to build stronger relationships with your patients. And it doesn’t have to.   By following these 3 simple strategies you can improve your patient relationships without adding a […]

Patient Communication: Best Practices for Building Trust

Why Better Communication Leads to Better Patient Outcomes Good communication is foundational to every good relationship. For healthcare providers, patient communication best practices are essential to building trust and rapport with your patients.   Good communication is a two-way street — and has a two-way benefit.   For providers, it’s your responsibility to make a […]

Developing Leadership Skills for Healthcare’s Future — and Yours

Today there’s no shortage of leadership resources if you want to level-up your leadership game. From books and podcasts, to master classes and mentorship, there are literally thousands of options.  We all understand leadership’s impact on team performance. Healthcare leadership adds another critically important layer: impact on patients. For physicians, this is where the rubber […]

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