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The MSV delivers timely news and information that impact the practice of medicine in Virginia.

Dominion Payroll Joins MSV Business Affiliate Program

Dominion Payroll has joined the Medical Society of Virginia’s (MSV) Business Affiliate Program, which will provide value to MSV members through the promotion of payroll and HR services to Virginia physicians. The MSV Business Affiliate Program is designed to engage with companies that can offer exclusive rates, superior service, and competitive solutions to its membership […]

We Must Improve Access to Children’s Mental Health Services

We have a responsibility to advocate for high quality children’s mental health services for the young people in our communities. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 children ages 13-18 in the United States have or will have a serious mental illness.

Virginia’s largest insurance company cut reimbursement rates. Some doctors say primary care will suffer.

By Kate Masters – September 21, 2020 Article via Virginia Mercury One of Virginia’s largest insurance companies is lowering reimbursement rates for nurse practitioners and physician assistants amid the COVID-19 pandemic — a move that many doctors say will hurt already struggling primary care practices. Clark Barrineau, assistant vice president of government affairs for the Medical Society of […]

Letter From Anthem Delaying a Cut in Vaccine Administration Codes

Dear Provider: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and our affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc. appreciate your participation in one or more of our provider networks. You recently received an amendment to your Professional Provider contract, effective October 1, 2020, which included an update to Vaccine Administration, AMA CPT procedure codes 90460-90461, 90471-90474. We are writing to […]

MSV Nominating Committee Announces 2020-2021 Leadership Slate

The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Nominating Committee has completed its slate of proposed officers, Directors and Associate Directors for the MSV Board of Directors as well as nominees to the Virginia delegation to the AMA for the 2021-2022 term. All positions will be voted upon at the House of Delegates during the MSV Annual Meeting. […]

Physicians Must Be the Drum Major for Patient Advocacy

The physician community of Virginia needs to be the drum major when advocating for our patients, our profession, and our communities. My daughter’s Band teacher would tell his students, “practice, show up, and bring your stuff; good advice for music and good advice for life.”  It’s no secret that medicine is changing, but do we […]

A Message from MSV’s President

These have been challenging and unprecedented times for the healthcare community, our patients, and the entire world. So, I wanted to take some time to personally address the hardships, tragedies, and triumphs.

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