Many members of the Medical Society of Virginia including Board members, PLI participants, VMAP leaders, and more were recognized as Richmond’s 2022 Top Doctors. Congratulations to every physician on this list! You are making a true difference in the lives of your patients every single day. Thank you for all you do! Take a look […]
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By Russell Libby, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension of stress for physicians. Most of us live with some degree of anxiety and occasional depression, and it might be argued that it reflects some of the traits that drive us to become physicians. Our altruism, intuitive and learned skills and work ethic create a high […]
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Due largely to AMA and specialty society advocacy, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has decided to reopen the reporting time for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Funds. In our March 31, letter to HRSA, the AMA and 31 national medical specialty societies noted small and rural practices appeared to be particularly impacted […]
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The COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund, which reimburses for the claims for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration, is running out and the deadline to submit for vaccine administration claims is quickly approaching. Claims will be accepted through April 5, 2022, at 11:59 pm via the COVID-19 CAF portal. Claims submitted to the portal after the April […]
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During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Commonwealth of Virginia has maintained coverage for the Medicaid patient population thanks to the flexibilities and waivers afforded by state emergency orders and federal legislation. When Virginia is no longer under the PHE, the Department of Medical Assistance Services will begin their normal monthly practice of renewing Medicaid […]
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Abstract Objective To estimate the excess health care expenditures due to US primary care physician (PCP) turnover, both overall and specific to burnout. Methods We estimated the excess health care expenditures attributable to PCP turnover using published data for Medicare patients, calculated estimates for non-Medicare patients, and the American Medical Association Masterfile. We used published […]
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As a matter of basic economics, fewer doctors means less care and more expensive services. | By Derek Thompson via The Atlantic The U.S. is one of the only developed countries to force aspiring doctors to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and then go to medical school for another four years. (Most European countries have one continuous six-year program.) […]
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Congratulations to the 2022 Richmond Top Docs!
Many members of the Medical Society of Virginia including Board members, PLI participants, VMAP leaders, and more were recognized as Richmond’s 2022 Top Doctors. Congratulations to every physician on this list! You are making a true difference in the lives of your patients every single day. Thank you for all you do! Take a look […]
Job Security Amidst Mental Health Distress: Physicians Deserve to Get Help Without Fear
By Russell Libby, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension of stress for physicians. Most of us live with some degree of anxiety and occasional depression, and it might be argued that it reflects some of the traits that drive us to become physicians. Our altruism, intuitive and learned skills and work ethic create a high […]
Act Immediately: Important News on the Provider Relief Fund
Due largely to AMA and specialty society advocacy, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has decided to reopen the reporting time for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Funds. In our March 31, letter to HRSA, the AMA and 31 national medical specialty societies noted small and rural practices appeared to be particularly impacted […]
Submit your vaccine administration claims for reimbursement by the April 5, 2022, deadline
The COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund, which reimburses for the claims for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration, is running out and the deadline to submit for vaccine administration claims is quickly approaching. Claims will be accepted through April 5, 2022, at 11:59 pm via the COVID-19 CAF portal. Claims submitted to the portal after the April […]
Important Information for Providers Serving Virginia Medicaid Patients
During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Commonwealth of Virginia has maintained coverage for the Medicaid patient population thanks to the flexibilities and waivers afforded by state emergency orders and federal legislation. When Virginia is no longer under the PHE, the Department of Medical Assistance Services will begin their normal monthly practice of renewing Medicaid […]
Health Care Expenditures Attributable to Primary Care Physician Overall and Burnout-Related Turnover: A Cross-sectional Analysis
Abstract Objective To estimate the excess health care expenditures due to US primary care physician (PCP) turnover, both overall and specific to burnout. Methods We estimated the excess health care expenditures attributable to PCP turnover using published data for Medicare patients, calculated estimates for non-Medicare patients, and the American Medical Association Masterfile. We used published […]
Why America Has So Few Doctors
As a matter of basic economics, fewer doctors means less care and more expensive services. | By Derek Thompson via The Atlantic The U.S. is one of the only developed countries to force aspiring doctors to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and then go to medical school for another four years. (Most European countries have one continuous six-year program.) […]