To date, VDH has now reported 10 cases of measles in 2026 — twice the number of measles cases reported in all of 2025. Although the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has not yet identified a measles outbreak or evidence of community transmission in Virginia, the recent increase in cases both in Virginia and nationally […]
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has delivered eight major wins for physicians and patients—wins that did not happen by chance. They happened because the AMA fought relentlessly on your behalf. The federal government funding package passed Tuesday includes several AMA-backed provisions that will directly impact your practice and strengthen patient care: When combined, these hard-fought victories demonstrate […]
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RICHMOND, VA – As temperatures remain low and travel is impacted across Virginia, many Virginians might be experiencing feelings of stress, loneliness, isolation, or tension at home. The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) want to remind people to check in with themselves and those they […]
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The bipartisan bill would forgive medical school loans of up to $50,000 a year. In many parts of Virginia, patients have to travel long distances for basic health care due to a lack of doctors and hospitals likely to worsen with the implementation of President Donald Trump’s 2025 budget law, which slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid and other federal […]
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The Washington Post reports the Administration is “overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States.” Effective immediately, the CDC will “no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis A and hepatitis B, according to materials released Monday by the Department […]
The VCU Department of Anesthesiology continues to be well-represented for providing excellent anesthesia care! 14 of VCU’s faculty members have been recognized by The Virginia Business Magazine as TOP DOCS honors for 2026! Congratulations to all.
On January 1, 2026, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will implement the 2026 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules that will establish the maximum fees for fee scheduled medical services rendered to injured workers pursuant to (a) the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia) during the period from January 1, […]
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Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations
To date, VDH has now reported 10 cases of measles in 2026 — twice the number of measles cases reported in all of 2025. Although the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has not yet identified a measles outbreak or evidence of community transmission in Virginia, the recent increase in cases both in Virginia and nationally […]
The AMA secured eight major wins for medicine
The American Medical Association (AMA) has delivered eight major wins for physicians and patients—wins that did not happen by chance. They happened because the AMA fought relentlessly on your behalf. The federal government funding package passed Tuesday includes several AMA-backed provisions that will directly impact your practice and strengthen patient care: When combined, these hard-fought victories demonstrate […]
VDH and DBHDS Encourage Virginians to Care for Their Mental Health During Winter Weather
RICHMOND, VA – As temperatures remain low and travel is impacted across Virginia, many Virginians might be experiencing feelings of stress, loneliness, isolation, or tension at home. The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) want to remind people to check in with themselves and those they […]
Virginia bill offers forgivable med school loans for service in state health care deserts
The bipartisan bill would forgive medical school loans of up to $50,000 a year. In many parts of Virginia, patients have to travel long distances for basic health care due to a lack of doctors and hospitals likely to worsen with the implementation of President Donald Trump’s 2025 budget law, which slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid and other federal […]
CDC Overhauls Childhood Vaccination Schedule, Reduces Number Of Recommended Shots
The Washington Post reports the Administration is “overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States.” Effective immediately, the CDC will “no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis A and hepatitis B, according to materials released Monday by the Department […]
Virginia’s Top Doctors 2026: Anesthesiology
The VCU Department of Anesthesiology continues to be well-represented for providing excellent anesthesia care! 14 of VCU’s faculty members have been recognized by The Virginia Business Magazine as TOP DOCS honors for 2026! Congratulations to all.
2026 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules Go Into Effect January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will implement the 2026 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules that will establish the maximum fees for fee scheduled medical services rendered to injured workers pursuant to (a) the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia) during the period from January 1, […]