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Healthcare News and Updates from CVMS and MSV
This page will provide updates on medical news you need to know regarding our healthcare system, healthcare delivery, interesting articles, meeting updates, events, and even some entertainment. If you have an article you would like to share or a thoughtful, constructive concern or opinion, please send it to cvmedsoc@gmail.com so we can publish it here.
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--Peter Drucker
Sep 13, 2025
Dinner Meeting September 12, 2025
Our Dinner Meeting last evening was a great success. I think most everyone had a great time socializing with their colleagues. The speakers were excellent. Mayor Bobby Dyer gave a wonderful talk about his own healthcare experiences as a physical therapist for over 40 years and later as a patient. He was made an Honorary Member of the Coastal Virginia Medical Society for his contribution to healthcare and his ongoing support of local physicians.
Our sponsor for the evening, Friska AI, was represented by Doug Stewart who provided an excellent presentation on how artificial intelligence can be integrated into a medical office to help improve patient care and reduce physician workloads.
Dr. Emily O'Rourke presented us with a very compelling method of medical practice known as Direct Patient Care (DPC) as an alternative to our current traditional fee-for-service model. She demonstrated that the cost of healthcare with DPC is much less than it is with insurance-based care. DPC truly seems to be the better model for both patients and physicians. Many physicians are reluctant to make the switch because of a temporary loss of income during the transition, but those who have done it are much happier in the long run.
Jul 28, 2025
Final Actions of the 2024 House of Delegates
A Listing of all the final actions of the Medical Society of Virginia House of Delegates in 2024.
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Jul 28, 2025
The Future of Healthcare
The future of healthcare in America depends to a large degree on how our new technology is used.
Jul 21, 2025
CVMS Bulletin July 2025
The official newsletter for Coastal Virginia Medical Society and Foundation
Jun 26, 2025
CVMS Events
This page contains information regarding upcoming events hosted by Coastal Virginia Medical Society
Jun 09, 2025
Podcasts
Coastal Virginia Medical Society is starting a series of Live Podcasts called Healthcare 101 to help everyone learn abut the problems associated with U.S. Healthcare. We are already in crisis mode but no one except providers seems to realize it. There are increasing numbers of patients, decreasing numbers of providers. The quality of care and the access to healthcare is decreasing rapidly. People are already suffering or dying as a result. This is not sustainable. Within the next few years there will very likely be an outcry from the public that too many people are dying due to no access and poor quality of care. Women's deaths are already increasing do to lack of adequate prenatal care. Birth mortality rates are already worse than most other developed countries. This Podcast offers a forum for providers and patients to talk about these problems and search for possible solutions.
These Podcasts will occur live every Thursday evening at 7PM for anyone who wishes to join in using the following link. Just copy and paste it into your browser.
No fees or registration required.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83128939522
Rules: 1. No foul language
2. No personal attacks or bullying
Jun 07, 2025
CVMS Committees
Describes the Committee Structure of CVMS and the tasks that are required of them.
May 27, 2025
CVMS Bulletin May 2025
The official newsletter of the Coastal Virginia Medical Society & Foundation, containing medical news, updates and commentary.
Apr 09, 2025
CVMS Bulletin April 2025
The Coastal Virginia Medical Society offers information, education, advocacy and support for physicians in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk, VA.
Mar 19, 2025
CVMS Bulletin March 2025
The Coastal Virginia Medical Society offers information, education, advocacy and support for physicians in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk, VA.
Mar 17, 2025
Coastal-Virginia-Medical-Foundation
Medical Foundation serving the needs of Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
Feb 03, 2025
CVMS Bulletin Winter 2025
The official newsletter of the Coastal Virginia Medical Society
Jan 27, 2025
Physician Rights
A decription of the rights and responsibilities of a physician to provide quality patient care.
Jan 27, 2025
Patient Rights
A listing of patient right that should be listed and respected by any medical institution, clinic, and healthcare workers who provide patient care.
Jan 27, 2025
What are the Qualities of a Good Physician?
This is list of guidelines that all physicians and other health professions should strive to achieve.
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Nov 13, 2024
People Solutions Digest
Here is the latest edition of the monthly "People Solutions Digest" from Lockton that you might find interesting.
Oct 13, 2024
"Making a Difference" CME Medical Conference Hosted by CVMS on November 2
Our First Annual CME Medical Conference is scheduled for Saturday morning, November 2, 2024. Great topics. New information. You won't want to miss it!
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Oct 10, 2024
CVMS Bulletin October 2024
The Official newsletter of the Coastal Virginia Medical Society - October 2024 Edition
Oct 10, 2024
News from the Richmond Academy of Medicine
Tragic Resident Suicide Sends Warnings
The tragic March 1 suicide of 33-year-old GWU ophthalmology resident Dr. Will West has shaken the medical community, and his recently revealed suicide note sends a stark warning to hospitals about medical residents facing grueling conditions, severe overwork, and inadequate pay.
"Iron Will," as he was known to friends and family for his grit and determination, suffered from ADHD and depression but refused to seek treatment out of fear of the negative impacts it could have on his career. "Imperfection is not allowed. Weakness is not either. When it's there, it's treated with disdain instead of an opportunity for learning and growth," he revealed in his suicide note.
Dr. West also included his parting wish. "I hope that an effort can be made to understand, support, and mentor the residents rather than simply to assess and drive them toward their highest potential as doctors." He also addressed George Washington University's School of Medicine directly with the ominous warning that other residents are fighting a similar "life and death battle."
"Often that battle may cause symptoms that look an awful lot like laziness, lack of motivation or waste of intelligence, all unforgivable sins in our profession," Dr. West wrote and Daily Mail reports.
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Oct 04, 2024
Physician Satisfaction Survey
Are you satisfied with your career? Answer this anonymous survey.
Oct 04, 2024
How to Respond to an Auditor's Records Request
Thanks to a recent excellent informative document put out by the Hancock-Daniel law firm on the MSV website, physicians now have a reference for what to do when an auditor requests your records...
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Sep 26, 2024
Krueger Medical Scholars Program
Through a combined effort among community physicians, the Krueger Foundation, Sentara Health, and local public and private high schools in the Hampton Roads area, and supported by a generous grant from TowneBank, a renewed Medical Scholars Program has been established. This program actually started several years ago but had to be discontinued during the pandemic. It has now been restarted beginning with Bayside High School and Norfolk Academy with plans to expand to most other local high schools as well.
What Is the Medical Scholars Program?
It is a program designed to allow upper level high school students to "shadow" community physicians and other health professionals as they work in their offices or in the hospital for two purposes: To enhance their education in the health sciences, and to provide students with the opportunity to see if they might want to consider a future career in Medicine. This would provide a great service to the community and eventually help to improve access to care.
If you might be interested in participating in this program, please call or email Greg Warth, MD at 757-816-8399 or medicalscholars363@gmail.com.
Here is a link to our website for more information...
Sep 26, 2024
Mark Warden at CVMS Meeting on September 19, 2024
Mark Warden gave a very informative presentation on the economy at our most recent meeting on September 19, 2024. Here is a link to a video showing most of his talk in case you weren't able to attend.
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Sep 24, 2024
Is It Time to Re-Consider a Universal Public Option?
Vermont almost set up a Universal Public Health Option 10 years ago, but the Governor vetoed it at the last minute. The current health system is getting worse every year. Is it time to reconsider universal health coverage if the tax would be less than the premiums we have to pay for private insurance? The future of medicine could potentially have two options: universal coverage and a private option with direct pay practices.
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