Letter from Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Colin Greene Dear Colleague: I am writing to provide you brief updates on COVID-19 and monkeypox. CDC Updates COVID-19 Recommendations On August 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made substantial COVID-19 guidance updates and recommends that in light of high population levels of anti–SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence, and to […]
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Two months ago today, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. As previously described, this opinion held that abortion is not a constitutional right, leaving abortion regulation to the states. Since the issuance of this opinion, we have seen a flurry of activity at both the state and federal levels […]
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At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) used emergency waiver authorities and various regulatory authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted by COVID-19. CMS has developed a cross-cutting initiative to use a comprehensive, streamlined approach to reestablish certain health […]
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On September 24, Healthcare Providers who have volunteered on Extra Mile Pediatrics field teams in El Salvador and Guatemala will be at the Black Iris Social Club to pour you a drink and share some stories about the ways they’re impacting children, families, and communities in Central America GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Your ticket will […]
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Join us on September 12 to learn more about gene therapy technology, which has the potential to impact profoundly the lives of patients living with genetic disorders profoundly. The Transformative Potential of Gene Therapies-Rare Disease Briefing will explain the science behind cell and gene therapies and their incredible potential for positively impacting patients’ lives. We will also […]
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has developed several surveys to report administration and inventory (including wastage) and redistribution associated with administering Monkeypox vaccine (JYNNEOS) and the therapeutic (TPOXX). Vaccine: Monkeypox Vaccine Administration & Inventory (which includes wastage reporting) Monkeypox Vaccine and Medication Redistribution survey Therapeutic: TPOXX Provider Treatment Initiation Request Survey All providers may request TPOXX for […]
August recess call to action During their August district work period, members of Congress should be reminded that there is still unfinished work on important health care issues, including looming cuts to physician Medicare payments and fixing the cumbersome prior authorization process. Read more. National Update Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in […]
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2022-08-05 17:11:512022-08-05 17:11:51AMA Advocacy Update: August Recess Call to Action & More
COVID-19 and Monkeypox Updates for Virginia
Letter from Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Colin Greene Dear Colleague: I am writing to provide you brief updates on COVID-19 and monkeypox. CDC Updates COVID-19 Recommendations On August 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made substantial COVID-19 guidance updates and recommends that in light of high population levels of anti–SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence, and to […]
The Dobbs Decision: Two Months Later
Two months ago today, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. As previously described, this opinion held that abortion is not a constitutional right, leaving abortion regulation to the states. Since the issuance of this opinion, we have seen a flurry of activity at both the state and federal levels […]
Preparing the Health Care System for Operation After the Public Health Emergency
At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) used emergency waiver authorities and various regulatory authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted by COVID-19. CMS has developed a cross-cutting initiative to use a comprehensive, streamlined approach to reestablish certain health […]
Doctails: Join Extra Miles Pediatrics for a special event
On September 24, Healthcare Providers who have volunteered on Extra Mile Pediatrics field teams in El Salvador and Guatemala will be at the Black Iris Social Club to pour you a drink and share some stories about the ways they’re impacting children, families, and communities in Central America GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Your ticket will […]
Gene Therapy Legislative Briefing – Registration Open
Join us on September 12 to learn more about gene therapy technology, which has the potential to impact profoundly the lives of patients living with genetic disorders profoundly. The Transformative Potential of Gene Therapies-Rare Disease Briefing will explain the science behind cell and gene therapies and their incredible potential for positively impacting patients’ lives. We will also […]
Monkeypox Vaccine and Therapeutics Survey
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has developed several surveys to report administration and inventory (including wastage) and redistribution associated with administering Monkeypox vaccine (JYNNEOS) and the therapeutic (TPOXX). Vaccine: Monkeypox Vaccine Administration & Inventory (which includes wastage reporting) Monkeypox Vaccine and Medication Redistribution survey Therapeutic: TPOXX Provider Treatment Initiation Request Survey All providers may request TPOXX for […]
AMA Advocacy Update: August Recess Call to Action & More
August recess call to action During their August district work period, members of Congress should be reminded that there is still unfinished work on important health care issues, including looming cuts to physician Medicare payments and fixing the cumbersome prior authorization process. Read more. National Update Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in […]