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 […]
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00Britt Alonzohttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngBritt Alonzo2024-11-12 21:12:062024-11-12 21:24:57SafeHaven Launches Podcast for Healthcare Professionals Focused on Solving Practice Challenges
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 […]
Physician pay is decreasing while the cost of a medical education continues to increase. What’s to be done? Can physician loan repayment programs make a difference? Specifically, are physician loan repayment programs good for primary care? Considering there is a projected shortage of 68,020 full-time primary care physicians by 2036, improvements to the primary care […]
SafeHaven is growing and expanding – and our providers report that they’re seeing the benefits. Get the 2024 SafeHaven Impact Report to learn more about the SafeHaven Movement and history, the program’s expansion, and the latest data on participant engagement and outcomes.
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 […]
Are Physician Loan Repayment Programs Good for Primary Care?
Physician pay is decreasing while the cost of a medical education continues to increase. What’s to be done? Can physician loan repayment programs make a difference? Specifically, are physician loan repayment programs good for primary care? Considering there is a projected shortage of 68,020 full-time primary care physicians by 2036, improvements to the primary care […]
2024 SafeHaven Impact Report
SafeHaven is growing and expanding – and our providers report that they’re seeing the benefits. Get the 2024 SafeHaven Impact Report to learn more about the SafeHaven Movement and history, the program’s expansion, and the latest data on participant engagement and outcomes.