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Rushing Medical Malpractice Legislation Could Have Unintended Consequences

During the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 536 (SB 536) was transformed into a bill to significantly increase the medical malpractice cap in Virginia. As written, the bill will raise the cap from $2.75 million to $6 million. This bill has moved fast and faced highly unusual circumstances. Despite these intense conditions, the General […]

‘SUCK IT UP, BUTTERCUP,’ DOCUMENTARY SETS MARCH 19 BALTIMORE SCREENING TO SPOTLIGHT SYSTEMIC PRESSURES IN U.S. MEDICINE

Film Examines Corporate Greed, Silenced Patients and the Systematic Destruction of American Medicine BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — At a time when healthcare systems nationwide are navigating workforce shortages, financial strain and evolving regulatory pressures, the documentary ” Suck It Up, Buttercup: Trust & Betrayal – Healthcare in America,” will screen in […]

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 […]

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