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

The Foundation of MSV

The MSV Foundation was created to equip physicians and PAs with the tools and resources they need to best serve themselves, their patients, and the community at large. No matter our specialty or how long we have practiced, we became leaders of healthcare teams to meet one common goal – help people. The MSV Foundation […]

MSV Official Statement on Inequities in Our Healthcare System

Echoing many of our partner organizations in the healthcare community, the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) joins the call for reforms on the use of deadly force by law enforcement. We also believe, in order to find solutions, it is important to actively listen to and involve the families and communities of those whose lives have […]

The Medical Society of Virginia and VITAL WorkLife Forge Strategic Partnership to Help Physicians and PAs Struggling with Stress, Burnout, and the Effects of COVID-19

To support the needs of physicians and physician assistants (PAs) struggling with stress, burnout and the effects of COVID-19, the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and VITAL WorkLife are strategically partnering to offer physicians and PAs a comprehensive set of well being resources they can use without risk to their medical license.

Governor Northam Extends Ban on Elective Surgeries, Closure of DMV Offices

Governor Ralph Northam today extended the current ban on elective surgeries by one week, until May 1, and the closure of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) public-facing offices by two weeks, until May 11.

Executive Order 57 – Licensing Of Health Care Professionals In Response To Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Rather than help and work with Virginia’s physicians and PAs, Governor Northam’s new executive order (EO 57) encourages the use of out of state providers and needlessly waives the statutory requirement for many nurse practitioners (other than CRNAs) to have a practice agreement with their patient care team physician during the scope of the disaster.

Health Care Provider Community request for Governor Northam to issue an Executive Order on Liability Protections

Dear Governor Northam: The undersigned organizations sincerely thank you for your unwavering support for our health care system and its physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care workers who are making tremendous sacrifices as part of the Commonwealth’s emergency response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

MSV Recommends All Physicians & Providers Follow Guidelines in Postponing Elective Procedures

COVID-19 is a risk to the lives and well-being of nearly every American. Even if individuals and their loved ones avoid this virus, the ripple effects across our nation and our Commonwealth will be immeasurable. The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) understands the immensity of the challenge before Virginia and all heath care professionals. Any successful effort to stop COVID-19 will require coordinated sacrifice and a deep community response.

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