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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The latest issue of Virginia Medical News now available! 2025 has been an outstanding year for the Medical Society of Virginia. Thanks to you, our members, we were able to: If you’d like to read more about what the MSV has been up to, check out these issues of Virginia Medical News from previous years: Have […]
November 18, 2025 Dear Colleague:This letter provides information on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula. At this time, there are no cases of infant botulism from Virginia included in this outbreak. BackgroundThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states, the Infant Botulism Treatment […]
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DR. JOEL BUNDY October 28, 2025 Our nation’s health care system is under stress. Sadly, Virginia is not immune to the rising costs and strained health care workforce the rest of America is facing. The commonwealth ranks in the bottom half of states for physician availability, and by 2030, Virginia is projected to be short […]
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RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Mark Townsend, MD, of Richmond, Virginia, was installed as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) during the organization’s Annual Meeting held on October 25, 2025, in Norfolk. Dr. Townsend currently serves as a physician leader at Bon Secours, where he has been a driving force in advancing […]
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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, […]
Virginia Medical News 2025
The latest issue of Virginia Medical News now available! 2025 has been an outstanding year for the Medical Society of Virginia. Thanks to you, our members, we were able to: If you’d like to read more about what the MSV has been up to, check out these issues of Virginia Medical News from previous years: Have […]
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled Infant Formula
November 18, 2025 Dear Colleague:This letter provides information on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula. At this time, there are no cases of infant botulism from Virginia included in this outbreak. BackgroundThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states, the Infant Botulism Treatment […]
Costs are rising and doctors are leaving | RTD Commentary by Dr. Joel Bundy
DR. JOEL BUNDY October 28, 2025 Our nation’s health care system is under stress. Sadly, Virginia is not immune to the rising costs and strained health care workforce the rest of America is facing. The commonwealth ranks in the bottom half of states for physician availability, and by 2030, Virginia is projected to be short […]
The MSV Installs President Mark Townsend, MD as President at 2025 Annual Meeting
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Mark Townsend, MD, of Richmond, Virginia, was installed as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) during the organization’s Annual Meeting held on October 25, 2025, in Norfolk. Dr. Townsend currently serves as a physician leader at Bon Secours, where he has been a driving force in advancing […]