BY Kerstin Bettermann, MD Our blog this month is written for you to share with your patients. For details about MSV’s free Stroke Smart educational materials for your practice, read the last section of the blog. Every 40 seconds in the U.S. someone has a stroke — and every 3.5 minutes someone dies of stroke. […]
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SafeHaven™ released a film today in support of physicians and clinicians who need a safe space to seek help for burnout without fear of repercussions. The Medical Society of Virginia’s SafeHaven program launched in 2020 as an innovative solution to support healthcare providers’ well-being. “No one was supporting our clinicians for burnout. We believed by […]
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HRSA recently celebrated the first anniversary of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Since its launch on Mother’s Day 2022, the Hotline’s professional counselors have provided emotional support, resources, and referrals to almost 12,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals who struggled with mental health concerns, and their loved ones. HRSA is introducing an updated toll-free number […]
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When you got your disability insurance policy, you were preparing yourself for the unexpected. You likely never expect to need to make a claim, but if you do, understanding the process can make the experience less stressful. This process of filing a disability insurance claim is similar across all types of disability insurance: long-term, short-term, […]
via VDH Dear Colleague: This letter provides an update on COVID-19 vaccines. FDA authorizes and CDC Recommends Simplified COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced simplifying COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on April 19. CDC […]
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On Friday, April 14, 2023, The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia sent a Dear Colleagues Letter to remind healthcare providers of the rules surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pursuant to the ADA, healthcare providers must ensure that communication with individuals with disabilities meets their required communication needs. Healthcare […]
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Big news: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced the formation of a new Enforcement Division, Policy Division, and Strategic Planning Division. The OCR will now reflect the structure set by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Why did the HHS form three […]
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Act F.A.S.T. If You Suspect a Stroke
BY Kerstin Bettermann, MD Our blog this month is written for you to share with your patients. For details about MSV’s free Stroke Smart educational materials for your practice, read the last section of the blog. Every 40 seconds in the U.S. someone has a stroke — and every 3.5 minutes someone dies of stroke. […]
SafeHaven™ Releases Film in Support of Healthcare Providers Facing Stress and Burnout
SafeHaven™ released a film today in support of physicians and clinicians who need a safe space to seek help for burnout without fear of repercussions. The Medical Society of Virginia’s SafeHaven program launched in 2020 as an innovative solution to support healthcare providers’ well-being. “No one was supporting our clinicians for burnout. We believed by […]
HRSA’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
HRSA recently celebrated the first anniversary of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Since its launch on Mother’s Day 2022, the Hotline’s professional counselors have provided emotional support, resources, and referrals to almost 12,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals who struggled with mental health concerns, and their loved ones. HRSA is introducing an updated toll-free number […]
Disability Insurance Claims: 6 steps to make filing easier
When you got your disability insurance policy, you were preparing yourself for the unexpected. You likely never expect to need to make a claim, but if you do, understanding the process can make the experience less stressful. This process of filing a disability insurance claim is similar across all types of disability insurance: long-term, short-term, […]
COVID-19 Updates for Virginia
via VDH Dear Colleague: This letter provides an update on COVID-19 vaccines. FDA authorizes and CDC Recommends Simplified COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced simplifying COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on April 19. CDC […]
What practices need to know: DOJ message regarding ADA compliance
On Friday, April 14, 2023, The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia sent a Dear Colleagues Letter to remind healthcare providers of the rules surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pursuant to the ADA, healthcare providers must ensure that communication with individuals with disabilities meets their required communication needs. Healthcare […]
HHS Announces New Divisions within the OCR
Big news: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced the formation of a new Enforcement Division, Policy Division, and Strategic Planning Division. The OCR will now reflect the structure set by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Why did the HHS form three […]