[RICHMOND, VA], January 10, 2020 — At yesterday’s Tobacco Control Policy Press Conference, Virginia lawmakers and public health organizations introduced three tobacco control bills to protect the health of our community, specifically Virginia’s youth, from tobacco addiction and tobacco related...
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) – Clifford L. Deal III, MD, FACS of Henrico, Virginia was installed as president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) at the organization’s Annual Meeting in Hot Springs on October 19. He specializes in surgery for breast cancer patients and has over 15 years...
The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Nominating Committee has completed its slate of proposed officers, Directors and Associate Directors for the MSV Board of Directors as well as nominees to the Virginia delegation to the AMA for the 2018-2019 term. All positions will be voted upon at the House...
Dear Colleague, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing consultation to health departments about clusters of pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette use, “vaping” or “dabbing”(vaping marijuana oils, extracts or concentrates), primarily among adolescents and young adults...
Updated Aug 6, 2019 RICHMOND, Va. (Aug 2, 2019) – The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) is extremely saddened by the death of Dr. Hughes Melton, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and longtime MSV member. MSV extends its deepest sympathies to Dr. Melton’s...
The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) is devastated to receive the news of the car accident that resulted in the death of Hailey Green and critical condition of Dr. Hughes Melton, a longtime MSV member. MSV expresses its deepest sympathies to Ms. Green’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers...
On June 5, ABMS sent the below letter to over 6,600 chief medical officers (CMOs) and executive leaders for hospitals and health systems throughout the country. The goal of the letter is to fulfill in part a recommendation of the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission that...
Ending Surprise Medical Bills Means Putting Patients First via Richmond Times-Dispatch In early May, President Trump announced efforts to end the practice of surprise medical billing, saying “For too long, surprise billing…has left some patients with thousands of dollars of unexpected and...
During the 2019 General Assembly session, MSV supported HB 2515 and SB 1596 and played a significant role in these bills becoming Virginia legislation. HB 2515 , carried by Del. Tim Hugo (R-Centreville) and SB 1596, carried by Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant (R-Henrico) are bills requiring any insurance...
2019 General Assembly Session Comes to a Close Thank you to our members, specialty and local society presidents, members and staff, and partnering groups for your commitment to the work required to make this year’s session successful. Read an update from this week below. A full 2019 legislative...
