As physicians face another year of cuts stemming from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, 41 Senators cosigned a letter urging the Senate to address cuts before end of year. Text of the letter below. View full PDF with signatures. Dear Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: We write to request that you urgently address […]
via VDH Dear Colleague: This letter provides updates on increases in pneumonia and pertussis in Virginia. Increase in Pneumonia Among Children Since September 2024, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has observed a significant rise in emergency department and urgent care visits involving diagnosed pneumonia. During the week of November 10-16, 2024, there were 2,029 […]
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RICHMOND, VA – SafeHaven®, a program of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), announce the launch of a podcast for clinicians focused on solving the challenges of today’s medical practice environment. Titled “JoyMed,” and hosted by MSV CEO and Executive Vice President Melina Davis, the podcast is intended to help medical leaders share experiences and […]
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On Nov. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule (PFS) and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies final rule. The rule includes proposals related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program […]
SafeHaven is growing and expanding – and our providers report that they’re seeing the benefits. Get the 2024 SafeHaven Impact Report to learn more about the SafeHaven Movement and history, the program’s expansion, and the latest data on participant engagement and outcomes.
Dear Colleague: This letter provides an update to the Clinician Letter that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) sent on October 21, 2024, regarding the disruption in production of IV solutions as a result of Hurricane Helene on the Baxter International Inc. North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. Per an update from Baxter on October 28, […]
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RICHMOND, Va., October 30, 2024 – The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) are launching a resource aimed to help adults struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), a program of HealthHaven, is a statewide care navigation and consultation program that […]
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US Senate Letter on Addressing Medicare Payment Cuts
As physicians face another year of cuts stemming from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, 41 Senators cosigned a letter urging the Senate to address cuts before end of year. Text of the letter below. View full PDF with signatures. Dear Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: We write to request that you urgently address […]
Increase in Pneumonia and Pertussis Infections
via VDH Dear Colleague: This letter provides updates on increases in pneumonia and pertussis in Virginia. Increase in Pneumonia Among Children Since September 2024, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has observed a significant rise in emergency department and urgent care visits involving diagnosed pneumonia. During the week of November 10-16, 2024, there were 2,029 […]
SafeHaven Launches Podcast for Healthcare Professionals Focused on Solving Practice Challenges
RICHMOND, VA – SafeHaven®, a program of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), announce the launch of a podcast for clinicians focused on solving the challenges of today’s medical practice environment. Titled “JoyMed,” and hosted by MSV CEO and Executive Vice President Melina Davis, the podcast is intended to help medical leaders share experiences and […]
The 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule Final Rule
On Nov. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule (PFS) and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies final rule. The rule includes proposals related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program […]
2024 SafeHaven Impact Report
SafeHaven is growing and expanding – and our providers report that they’re seeing the benefits. Get the 2024 SafeHaven Impact Report to learn more about the SafeHaven Movement and history, the program’s expansion, and the latest data on participant engagement and outcomes.
Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene
Dear Colleague: This letter provides an update to the Clinician Letter that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) sent on October 21, 2024, regarding the disruption in production of IV solutions as a result of Hurricane Helene on the Baxter International Inc. North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. Per an update from Baxter on October 28, […]
DBHDS, MSV Launch Program to Help Physicians Better Assist Adults Dealing with Substance Use Disorders
RICHMOND, Va., October 30, 2024 – The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) are launching a resource aimed to help adults struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), a program of HealthHaven, is a statewide care navigation and consultation program that […]