As a result of HB156/SB194, effective July 1, 2026, physicians, APRNs, and PAs applying for initial licensure or renewing their licenses will be required to indicate whether they expect their scope of practice to include signing death certificates. If so, they must also attest that they have completed the online tutorial for the Electronic Death […]
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August 19, 2026 VDH Declares End to Measles Outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently announced the end of the 2026 measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties. The last confirmed outbreak-associated case was reported on June 29. An outbreak of measles is considered over after 42 days (two […]
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Dear Colleague, This letter provides updated information about the ongoing national shortage of Benzathine Penicillin G (Bicillin L-A®) and the availability of alternative medication to treat syphilis. Ongoing Bicillin L-A® Shortage and Impact to Virginians The recovery date for the ongoing national shortage of Bicillin L-A® has been extended to the fourth quarter of 2027. […]
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The State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance has posted the required data call templates and instructions for medical malpractice liability data reporting under Chapter 1015 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (formerly Senate Bill 536), which is codified at Code of Virginia § 8.01‑581.15:1. These materials are available at: https://www.scc.virginia.gov/consumers/insurance/resources-ins-consumer/med-mal-data-reporting/ Entities required to report must download the appropriate template, […]
The Medical Society of Virginia supports the statement and position of The Virginia Department of Health on evidence-based vaccine recommendations. Statement below. To see MSV’s full vaccine policy please visit pages 130 and 131 of the policy compendium. Virginia Department of Health Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations Richmond, Va. – In response to the recent Presidential Executive […]
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In collaboration with the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Health Departments, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a confirmed case of dengue virus infection in a resident who did not have known travel outside of Virginia prior to illness onset. This is the first documented case of locally acquired dengue in Virginia. The […]
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Regulatory Focus – 65.2-605.F The Commission shall provide public access to information regarding the Virginia fee schedules for medical services, by categories of providers of fee scheduled medical services and for each medical community, through the Commission’s website. 2026 Schedule Updates MFS Administrative Determination Notice Medical Fee Services announced an update to the Administrative Determination […]
Electronic Death Registration System Update
As a result of HB156/SB194, effective July 1, 2026, physicians, APRNs, and PAs applying for initial licensure or renewing their licenses will be required to indicate whether they expect their scope of practice to include signing death certificates. If so, they must also attest that they have completed the online tutorial for the Electronic Death […]
Updates on Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Recommendations in Virginia
August 19, 2026 VDH Declares End to Measles Outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently announced the end of the 2026 measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties. The last confirmed outbreak-associated case was reported on June 29. An outbreak of measles is considered over after 42 days (two […]
Update on Bicillin L-A® Shortage in Virginia
Dear Colleague, This letter provides updated information about the ongoing national shortage of Benzathine Penicillin G (Bicillin L-A®) and the availability of alternative medication to treat syphilis. Ongoing Bicillin L-A® Shortage and Impact to Virginians The recovery date for the ongoing national shortage of Bicillin L-A® has been extended to the fourth quarter of 2027. […]
Medical Malpractice Data Recording Update
The State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance has posted the required data call templates and instructions for medical malpractice liability data reporting under Chapter 1015 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (formerly Senate Bill 536), which is codified at Code of Virginia § 8.01‑581.15:1. These materials are available at: https://www.scc.virginia.gov/consumers/insurance/resources-ins-consumer/med-mal-data-reporting/ Entities required to report must download the appropriate template, […]
Virginia Department of Health Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations
The Medical Society of Virginia supports the statement and position of The Virginia Department of Health on evidence-based vaccine recommendations. Statement below. To see MSV’s full vaccine policy please visit pages 130 and 131 of the policy compendium. Virginia Department of Health Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations Richmond, Va. – In response to the recent Presidential Executive […]
VDH Identifies a Locally Acquired Case of Dengue Virus Infection in a Northern Virginia Resident
In collaboration with the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Health Departments, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a confirmed case of dengue virus infection in a resident who did not have known travel outside of Virginia prior to illness onset. This is the first documented case of locally acquired dengue in Virginia. The […]
Medical Fee Services Newsletter Q3 2026
Regulatory Focus – 65.2-605.F The Commission shall provide public access to information regarding the Virginia fee schedules for medical services, by categories of providers of fee scheduled medical services and for each medical community, through the Commission’s website. 2026 Schedule Updates MFS Administrative Determination Notice Medical Fee Services announced an update to the Administrative Determination […]