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

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.

Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene

Dear Colleague: This letter provides an update to the Clinician Letter that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) sent on October 21, 2024, regarding the disruption in production of IV solutions as a result of Hurricane Helene on the Baxter International Inc. North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. Per an update from Baxter on October 28, […]

DBHDS, MSV Launch Program to Help Physicians Better Assist Adults Dealing with Substance Use Disorders

RICHMOND, Va., October 30, 2024 – The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) are launching a resource aimed to help adults struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), a program of HealthHaven, is a statewide care navigation and consultation program that […]

Medical Society of Virginia Insurance Agency Expands to Serve Dental Professionals

Introducing InsureHaven: A New Brand Focused on Dental Practice Insurance Richmond, VA – [October 1, 2024] – The Medical Society of Virginia Insurance Agency (MSVIA) is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its mission to support healthcare professionals across Virginia. MSVIA is now extending its services to dental practices under the newly launched InsureHaven […]

Update on Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid Due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene

via VDH Dear Colleague: Last week, the Baxter International Inc. North Cove Facility in Marion, NC was impacted by Hurricane Helene. Baxter is a major U.S. manufacturer of IV solutions, accounting for approximately 60% of domestic production. Baxter has announced reduced supply of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions due to the damage of its manufacturing plants […]

Healthcare Provider and Health Systems Audits: Responding to an Auditor’s Request for Records

The Reimbursement Team at Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C. provides legal representation to providers and health systems embroiled in disputes with government and private payors. In the event of audits, our clients often come to us immediately to assist in responding to record requests, but it is sometimes appropriate for a provider to handle the initial production […]

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