via VDH Dear Colleague: Today, adolescent use of the internet, social media, and smartphones is almost universal, with 95% of teenagers ages 13 to 17 reporting that they use some form of social media; 97% reporting they use the internet daily; and 95% reporting access to smartphones. Recent studies have revealed that teenagers spend on average […]
The 2024 issue of the Virginia Medical News MSV Member Magazine is available here. Articles cover topics such as: child mental health care in Virginia medical students and mentorship what to expect during the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session physician and PA advocacy efforts
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Richmond, VA – The Alliance for Innovation (AFI) has joined forces with the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) to address pressing mental health challenges by sharing and adapting programs proven effective in Virginia. Leaders from both organizations convened in Norfolk, Virginia, to discuss mental health programs, including innovative approaches and strategies to address and support post-traumatic […]
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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 […]
Executive Order 43: Governor Youngkin’s Reclaiming Childhood Effort
via VDH Dear Colleague: Today, adolescent use of the internet, social media, and smartphones is almost universal, with 95% of teenagers ages 13 to 17 reporting that they use some form of social media; 97% reporting they use the internet daily; and 95% reporting access to smartphones. Recent studies have revealed that teenagers spend on average […]
2024 Virginia Medical News MSV Member Magazine
The 2024 issue of the Virginia Medical News MSV Member Magazine is available here. Articles cover topics such as: child mental health care in Virginia medical students and mentorship what to expect during the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session physician and PA advocacy efforts
Alliance for Innovation Partners with the Medical Society of Virginia to Explore Mental Health Solutions in Norfolk
Richmond, VA – The Alliance for Innovation (AFI) has joined forces with the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) to address pressing mental health challenges by sharing and adapting programs proven effective in Virginia. Leaders from both organizations convened in Norfolk, Virginia, to discuss mental health programs, including innovative approaches and strategies to address and support post-traumatic […]
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 […]