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The MSV delivers timely news and information that impact the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The MSV delivers timely news and information that impact the practice of medicine in Virginia.
From the AMA: As you may know, the Federal Trade Commission published today a proposed rule that would ban most noncompete clauses. Some of you have been asking if the American Medical Association (AMA) will be submitting comments to the FTC and, if so, what approach the AMA expects to take. The AMA has existing […]
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a sweeping rule that, if enacted as initially drafted, will prohibit employers from entering into or enforcing existing non-competition agreements with executives and other employees… Read More
Via VCU News Virginia Commonwealth University has announced that Arturo P. Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU School of Medicine, effective April 15. He also will serve as VCU Health System executive vice president for medical affairs. Saavedra comes to VCU from the University of Virginia where he is chair of the […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has alerted the American Medical Association that the agency has released updated national Medicare physician payment files that incorporate the changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Specifically, in response to concerted advocacy by organized medicine, Congress reduced the 4.5% cut to Medicare physician payment by increasing […]
Leading Virginia Healthcare Organizations Partner with National ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare Coalition to Promote Strategies Focused on Supporting Clinicians, Healthcare Workforce RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, December 14, 2022 – The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) and the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) are jointly supporting a new statewide initiative […]
Please review the information below regarding the surgical technologists who need to be grandfathered in for certification by the Board. 54.1-2956.12. Registered surgical technologist; use of title; registration. A. No person shall hold himself out to be a surgical technologist or use or assume the title of “surgical technologist” or “certified surgical technologist,” or use […]
According to the CDC, Virginia Ranks Among Top 10 States with Highest Level of Hospital Visits for Flu, Flu-Like Illnesses Virginia Physicians and Healthcare Providers Are Scheduled to Receive a More Than Eight Percent Cut to Their Medicare Reimbursements During the Worst of Flu Season WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today urged U.S. […]