RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Mark Townsend, MD, of Richmond, Virginia, was installed as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) during the organization’s Annual Meeting held on October 25, 2025, in Norfolk. Dr. Townsend currently serves as a physician leader at Bon Secours, where he has been a driving force in advancing […]
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Richmond, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) –The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Foundation announced the winners of their annual Salute to Service Awards at their Physicians Gala on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Seven Virginia physicians are being recognized from across the Commonwealth for their outstanding service in six categories: Service to — the Profession, the Uninsured […]
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Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division are sponsoring a series of webinars and workshops across Virginia that will provide financial education and free financial counseling to support medical students and doctors starting their careers. “No matter where we are on our financial journeys, one thing is true: We would all benefit from the […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) payment adjustment information for the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year. Your 2024 MIPS final score determines the MIPS payment adjustment you’ll receive in 2026. A positive, negative, or neutral payment adjustment will be applied to the Medicare paid amount […]
In the latest change to COVID vaccine guidance, Virginia residents ages 3 and up can now receive a COVID shot without needing to have a prescription or pre-existing condition. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added the 2025-26 COVID vaccine to its list of recommended shots, which expanded access in Virginia. […]
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October 10, 2025 Vaccines are essential to the health of communities in Virginia. On October 6, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made minor updates to its immunization schedules, including changes to recommendations for the MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella) and COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines have been through rigorous testing and […]
Sharing on behalf of John Whyte, MD, MPH, American Medical Association, CEO and Executive Vice President According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contingency plan, during a lapse in funding, the Medicare Program will continue. CMS has sufficient funding for Medicaid to fund the first quarter of FY 2026, based on the advance […]
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The MSV Installs President Mark Townsend, MD as President at 2025 Annual Meeting
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Mark Townsend, MD, of Richmond, Virginia, was installed as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) during the organization’s Annual Meeting held on October 25, 2025, in Norfolk. Dr. Townsend currently serves as a physician leader at Bon Secours, where he has been a driving force in advancing […]
The Medical Society of Virginia Foundation Recognizes Seven Outstanding Physicians
Richmond, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) –The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Foundation announced the winners of their annual Salute to Service Awards at their Physicians Gala on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Seven Virginia physicians are being recognized from across the Commonwealth for their outstanding service in six categories: Service to — the Profession, the Uninsured […]
Virginia Credit Union, Member One Partner with State Trade Group to Sponsor Financial Education and Counseling for Medical Professionals Beginning Their Careers
Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division are sponsoring a series of webinars and workshops across Virginia that will provide financial education and free financial counseling to support medical students and doctors starting their careers. “No matter where we are on our financial journeys, one thing is true: We would all benefit from the […]
Now Available: 2026 MIPS Payment Adjustment Information
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) payment adjustment information for the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year. Your 2024 MIPS final score determines the MIPS payment adjustment you’ll receive in 2026. A positive, negative, or neutral payment adjustment will be applied to the Medicare paid amount […]
Virginians can now get COVID shots without a prescription
In the latest change to COVID vaccine guidance, Virginia residents ages 3 and up can now receive a COVID shot without needing to have a prescription or pre-existing condition. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added the 2025-26 COVID vaccine to its list of recommended shots, which expanded access in Virginia. […]
Updates to CDC Immunization Schedule
October 10, 2025 Vaccines are essential to the health of communities in Virginia. On October 6, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made minor updates to its immunization schedules, including changes to recommendations for the MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella) and COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines have been through rigorous testing and […]
Government Shutdown: What Physicians Need to Know
Sharing on behalf of John Whyte, MD, MPH, American Medical Association, CEO and Executive Vice President According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contingency plan, during a lapse in funding, the Medicare Program will continue. CMS has sufficient funding for Medicaid to fund the first quarter of FY 2026, based on the advance […]