MSV Webinars
Join us for webinars covering the latest medical news, as well as resources for physicians and PAs. Register now, or watch our past webinars below.
Upcoming Webinars
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September 26, 2023 | 6:00 PM EST
Virginia Surviving Litigation Seminar
The Doctors Company invites you to attend their virtual Surviving Litigation Seminar, a complimentary workshop that provides constructive ways to deal with the stress of malpractice litigation. Acquire expert advice for becoming a strong, active participant in your own defense—now or in the future.
Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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COVID-19 Webinars
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Update
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As of May 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States. The Virginia Department of Health provided the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 disease and vaccines, including but not limited to, epidemiology, data, available vaccines, and the updated CDC vaccination recommendations.
NovaVax and Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Update
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Speakers addressed the current state of COVID-19 in Virginia, clinical information specific to NovaVax and bivalent booster COVID-19 vaccines, including booster immunization schedules, and storage and handling of the vaccines. In partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Physicians and their Staff
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The Medical Society of Virginia welcomed Dr. Danny Avula, the Director of the Richmond-Henrico Health District; Christine Gray, Division of Immunization Director with VDH; and Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, Professor of Emergency and Internal Medicine and Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Virginia, and a key member of the Vaccine Virginia efforts. Our speakers shared information and answered questions about physicians’ ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their practices. These speakers provided a lot of insight on vaccine distribution across the Commonwealth in this latest webinar.
Finding Resilience During a Pandemic
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The Medical Society of Virginia welcomed back Dr. Danny Avula, the Director of the Richmond-Henrico Health District and the Virginia Vaccination Coordinator, and Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, Professor of Emergency and Internal Medicine and Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Virginia, and a key member of Vaccine Virginia. Our speakers shared information and answered questions about physicians’ ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their practices.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update with VDH
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The Medical Society of Virginia welcomed back Dr. Danny Avula, the Director of the Richmond-Henrico Health District and the Virginia Vaccination Coordinator, and Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, Professor of Emergency and Internal Medicine and Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Virginia, and a key member of Vaccine Virginia. Our speakers shared information and answered questions about physicians’ ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their practices.
FAQ Panel – COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
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During this webinar the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) discuss the new COVID-19 vaccines, the current and emerging science and data regarding their use, and hold a panel discussion so the medical community of Virginia can ask their questions about the vaccine.
COVID-19 Update: Pandemic status, infection prevention, and rapid point-of-care testing
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Please join the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Health on Friday, November 6th at 8 am for an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide an informative update on the current status of the pandemic in Virginia and the United States, as well as updates on infection prevention and control issues, the technical aspects, benefits and challenges relating to rapid point-of-care testing, and an introduction to the new VDH Covid-19 Antigen Testing Recommendations.
Following the presentation, there will be a 30 minute Q and A portion with the following distinguished guests: Brooke Rossheim, MD, MPH (Public Health Physician Specialist, Virginia Department of Health), Amy Mathers, MD, D (ABMM) (Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology, University of Virginia School of Medicine), Rehab Abdelfattah, MD, MPH, CIC (Clinical Investigations Consultant, Virginia Department of Health), Kurt Elward, MD, MPH (Senior Advisor, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services).
Education Credits:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Society of Virginia and VCU Health Continuing Education. VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
COVID-19: Update on Testing
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The Medical Society of Virginia is pleased to partner with the Virginia Department of Health as we discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the testing process currently stands. The first half of the webinar will consist of presentations by Dr. Brooke Rossheim (Health Director, Rappahannock Area Health District) and Dr. Melissa Briggs-Hagen (Physician with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Following this, there will be a Q&A session about COVID-19 testing in Virginia with a panel including Drs. Briggs-Hagen and Rossheim, Dr. Denise Toney (Director, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services), and Dr. Diane Woolard (Epidemiologist and former Director of the VDH Division of Surveillance and Investigation, Office of Epidemiology). Participants are encouraged not only to ask questions, but also to share information regarding COVID-19 testing (e.g., what has worked well for practices and their patients, and what are areas for improvement).
VCU Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
COVID-19: Your Return to Work Questions Answered from an HR Perspective
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The Medical Society of Virginia was pleased to welcome Anne Gilson and Ritter Jonas from OneDigital Health & Benefits. They discussed important HR topics that continue to surround COVID-19 such as recent HR trends, a compliance update on FFCRA and Cares Act as well as the right recovery plan and process for your practice.
COVID-19: The Changing Landscape of Telehealth
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The Medical Society of Virginia welcomed Kathy Wibberly from Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) and Dr. Colin Banas from Dr. First. They gave a telehealth update and shared information about the resources available that practices can take advantage of in response to COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Emerging Information in the Dark World of Cyber Liability
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The Medical Society of Virginia welcomed Matt Donovan, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Facilities and Sean Liverman, Senior Business Development Executive with the Medical Society of Virginia Insurance Agency as they discuss the most prevalent causes of loss, drivers of costs during a breach, expanding efforts of malicious actors during the COVID crisis, common misconceptions regarding CyberLiability Coverage, and methods of both risk transfer and risk mitigation.
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COVID-19: An Update on Testing
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The Medical Society of Virginia and its president Clifford Deal III, MD, welcomed Dr. Karen Remley, Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Response at the Virginia Department of Health, and Dr. Gonzalo Bearman MPH, FACP, FSHEA, FIDSA, Chair of Infectious Diseases at VCU at the latest MSV webinar for an update on testing and COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Back to Business
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The Medical Society of Virginia and its president Clifford Deal III, MD, hosted a webinar this Friday with an update on Virginia’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Dr. Vanessa Walker-Harris, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Dr. Lilian Peake, the Virginia Department of Health State Epidemiologist, and Dr. Parham Jaberi, Chief Deputy Commissioner at the Virginia Department of Health provided an update on the Governor’s Executive Order, elective procedures, well visits, and discussed PPE availability. We also heard from HR experts OneDigital Health & Benefits on how best to transition staff to a “new normal” as well as return to work compliance and safety requirements.
Presentations
- Get CME
- Resuming Non-Urgent Procedures
- Update on Epidemiology and Testing
- Healthcare Coordination Committee & PPE Supply Update
- OneDigital: Shifting From Response to Recovery: How to transition employees to the “New Normal”
VCU Health designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
There are no reported conflicts of interest for any individual in a position to control the content of this program or speakers presenting in the program.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Society of Virginia and VCU Health. VCU Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
COVID-19: Virginia’s Response and New Data Modeling
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The Medical Society of Virginia and its president Clifford Deal III, MD, hosted a webinar with an update on Virginia’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and new data modeling. Dr. Lilian Peake, MPH, the Virginia Department of Health State Epidemiologist, discussed the epidemiological data that informs public health decision-making for the Commonwealth of Virginia during COVID-19. Following Dr. Peake, Dr. Kurt Elward, MPH, Medical Consultant for the Department of Medical Assistance Services, provided information regarding telemedicine reimbursement for hospital systems and independent practices.
Materials
- Get CME
- VDH COVID-19 Update
- TeleHealth: Clinicians providing Comprehensive care during the Challenge of COVID
- Commercial Plans and Telehealth
VCU Health designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
There are no reported conflicts of interest for any individual in a position to control the content of this program or speakers presenting in the program.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Society of Virginia and VCU Health. VCU Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
COVID-19: Update on Surge Capacity
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The Medical Society of Virginia and MSV President Clifford Deal III, MD, welcomed Dr. Parham Jaberi, Chief Deputy Commissioner at the Virginia Department of Health, and Dr. Vanessa Walker-Harris, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources. Dr. Jaberi provided an update on surge capacity, ACFs and modeling, while Dr. Walker-Harris provided an update on essential health care providers and services.
Materials
VCU Health designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
There are no reported conflicts of interest for any individual in a position to control the content of this program or speakers presenting in the program.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Society of Virginia and VCU Health. VCU Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
COVID-19: Understanding Liability Protections and Financial Assistance Programs for Practices and Providers
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The Medical Society of Virginia hosted a two-part webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2020. For the first part, Scott Johnson, Esq. of Hancock, Daniel, and Johnson provided an overview on liability protections in Virginia and other states across the country during COVID-19. For the second part, MSV president, Clifford L. Deal III, MD, FACS, was joined by Cynthia Brown, Vice President of Government Affairs at the American Medical Association, and Angela Navarro, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The speakers will share information on new and existing federal and state programs to assist practices and providers during these financially challenging times.
Materials
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COVID-19: The Commonwealth’s Response
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The Medical Society of Virginia held a webinar with Dr. Karen Remley, MBA, MPH, FAAFP, former State Health Commissioner and support to VDH during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Remley joined MSV President Dr. Clifford L. Deal III, FACS, and Scott Johnson, Esq., Hancock Daniel and Johnson, to discuss the efforts of VDH’s health care coordination committee, as well as plans for standing up alternate care facilities as a means of supporting mass surge.
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COVID-19: The Practice of Telehealth
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The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and the Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, MD held a webinar addressing questions from the physician community regarding the practice of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Northam provided short remarks and answered questions from the physician community at the beginning of the call.
Following the Governor, MSV is welcoming multiple speakers from around the state and region who will be answering additional questions in relation to the practice of telehealth. MSV is thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Rheuban, Director of the Center for Telehealth at the University of Virginia; Dr. David Brown, Director of the Virginia Department of Health Professions; Kathy Hsu Wibberly, PhD, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center; and Dr. Chethan Bachireddy from the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).
Presentations
COVID-19 Webinar: Testing, Diagnosing, and Treating
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Guidance is rapidly changing as new evidence arises for COVID-19. The Virginia Department of Health and the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) hosted a webinar where Dr. Norman Oliver, VDH State Health Commissioner, Dr. Danny Avula, and Dr. Melissa Viray answered physicians’ questions, read by MSV President, Dr. Clifford L. Deal III, FACS, related to diagnosing, testing, and treating COVID-19.
COVID-19 Webinar: Response in the Outpatient Setting
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The Virginia Department of Health and the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) held a webinar on March 10, 2020 on the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the outpatient setting. The Virginia Department of Health State Epidemiologist, Dr. Lilian Peake, MPH, lead the conversation.
Questions?
Email the MSV Health Policy team at [email protected].
Partner Webinars
Money 101: Financial Literacy for Medical Students and Residents
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This brief webinar features guest speaker, Matt Brotherton of 1752 Financial. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on the agenda:
- Set yourself up for success: budgeting and debt management
- Protect yourself and your loved ones: a complete insurance overview for residents and students
- Plan for the future: retirement investing, savings plans, and staying motivated
This discussion will help empower you with financial knowledge for a brighter and more secure future.
1752 Financial Disclosure: Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA.
The State of HIPAA
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In this exclusive video for MSV members, Abyde Compliance delves deep into “The State of HIPAA” to comprehensively analyze the current landscape and future prospects for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
As the healthcare industry evolves, HIPAA remains essential to protect patient privacy and ensure secure data handling. Abyde aims to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing healthcare data privacy and security world.
Analyzing Physician Compensation Trends: A Data-Driven Approach
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The healthcare landscape is constantly changing, bringing fluctuations to your practice’s expenses and revenue—and in turn, provider compensation. And even the smallest fluctuations in provider compensation can set off alarm bells throughout a practice. What’s the best way to quickly analyze your data to identify the drivers of such changes? As a practice leader, how can you and your practice management team get to the source of the issue without running and cross-referencing multiple manual reports daily?
In this session, Steve Hendrick, Partner at Curi Advisory, discusses ways to make your data work smarter (that don’t necessarily require you to work harder) and that allow you to bring actionable solutions to your practice and your providers.
Monkeypox Multi-Country Outbreak
Update for Virginia Clinicians and Hospitals
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A presentation with VDH on the current monkeypox outbreak, including information about the virus, risk factors for transmission, clinical features of disease, infection control practices, and health department response.
Resources to assist clinicians and healthcare facilities in monkeypox preparedness and response are also shared.
Telemedicine: Practical Considerations From a Licensure, Reimbursement and Liability Perspective
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The MSV was pleased to welcome Scott Johnson, Esq. from Hancock Daniel Johnson to discuss navigating the increasing use of telemedicine and integration into daily practice, and the attention that should be given to navigating the process under a “three legged stool” analysis. His presentation included a walk through of this analysis including licensure requirements, reimbursement requirements, and liability requirements.
HIPAA Compliance and Your Practice
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The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) was pleased to partner with Abyde to offer this webinar covering:
- High-level HIPAA education for practice management
- Government standards for HIPAA compliance programs
- What documentation is required to pass a HIPAA audit
- Real-world examples of audit letters, fines, and OCR stats on HIPAA enforcement
Physician Income Protection – MSV and 1752 Financial
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The Medical Society of Virginia was pleased to welcome Matt Brotherton from 1752 Financial for this webinar. Register now and learn more about the options available to protect your income if you become injured or sick and couldn’t work.
Volunteerism, Virginia’s Free Clinics & You!
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Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community that also provides clinical engagement? If so, be sure to watch this webinar and learn how you can make a significant contribution to the health of the underserved in your hometown. Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinic’s Rebecca Butler, along with two MSV member physicians, Dr. Seitz and Dr. MacMillan, provide behind-the-scenes information on Virginia’s free clinics – who they serve, how they operate, why they’re still needed despite Medicaid expansion, and how you can get involved!
SafeHaven: Physician Well Being Program
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The Medical Society of Viginia welcomed Scott Johnson, Esq. of Hancock, Daniel, and Johnson, Dr. Terri Babineau, volunteer Chief Medical Officer for SafeHaven, and Dr. Simon Mittal, a physician consultant and member of the Advisory Team for VITAL WorkLife to speak at its latest webinar. In the webinar, the speakers discussed:
- The 2020 legislation that protects physicians who seek professional support to address career fatigue, burnout and behavioral health concerns with confidentiality and civil protections.
- The MSV and VITAL WorkLife partnership that will offer physicians and PAs a comprehensive set of well being resources—called SafeHaven—which they can use without risk to their medical license.
- More information about the SafeHaven solution that supports the needs of physicians and PAs struggling with stress, burnout, and the effects of COVID-19.
