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Healthcare policy in Virginia - Ballotpedia

(3 days ago) The following is a list of recent healthcare policy bills that have been introduced in or passed by the Virginia state legislature. To learn more about each of these bills, click the bill title. This information is provided by BillTrack50 and LegiScan. Note: Due to the nature of the sorting process used to generate this list, … See more

https://ballotpedia.org/Healthcare_policy_in_Virginia

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Virginia Dept. of Health Professions - Laws & Regulations

(6 days ago) WebPatient Health Records. Practitioner Self-Referral Act. Chapter 100: General Provisions Relating to Regulatory Boards. Release of Records of a Minor Child. Reporting Requirements for Hospitals and Other Health Care Institutions. Health Care Decisions Act. Law on Extension of Licenses for Active Duty Military. Legal Requirements to Report …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/AboutDHP/LawsRegulationsPolicy/LawsRegulations/

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Home Page Virginia's Insurance Marketplace

(7 days ago) WebThe Marketplace is here to help! Coverage is available to you whether you’re unemployed, you’re self-employed, or your job doesn’t provide an affordable insurance option. The Marketplace was created by Virginia for Virginians and is the only place to get financial assistance to help lower the cost of coverage and care. Learn More.

https://www.marketplace.virginia.gov/

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Virginia Dept. of Health Professions - Laws, Regulations

(Just Now) WebLaw and Policy Laws Governing Health Professions. Laws are passed by the General Assembly; they prescribe or prohibit conduct and are applied by courts, government agencies and private parties. Typically, laws which regulate health professions contain scopes of practice, provide grounds for disciplinary action, set requirements for licensure, …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/AboutDHP/LawsRegulationsPolicy/

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Virginia Laws Related to Health Care - The Virginia Bar …

(3 days ago) WebHere are some of the more important Virginia laws related to health care. The Health Law Section of The Virginia Bar Association offers this information in hopes that it will be helpful to practitioners across the Commonwealth, whether they practice health care law full-time or only occasionally. Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-50.2 (Administration

https://www.vba.org/general/custom.asp?page=va_health_care_laws

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Health Care Coalition Applauds New Health Policies

(8 days ago) WebHealth Care Coalition Applauds New Health Policies Taking Effect in Virginia. Key health care policies will go into effect July 1, 2021. Some already have. RICHMOND, VA — The Healthcare for All …

https://bluevirginia.us/2021/06/health-care-coalition-applauds-new-health-policies-taking-effect-in-virginia

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Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Virginia's Insurance Marketplace

(8 days ago) WebThe SCC is organized as an independent department of state government with delegated administrative, legislative, and judicial powers. The Health Benefit Exchange, a division of the SCC, operates Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace with a mission to increase access to affordable and reliable health coverage for Virginians.

http://www.marketplace.virginia.gov/virginia-health-benefit-exchange

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Healthcare Professionals - Coronavirus - Virginia …

(6 days ago) WebMay 13, 2024 – The FDA issued a warning to home test users, caregivers, and health care providers NOT to use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests for Home and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Use and its COVID-19 Test intended for patient care settings due to an increased risk of false results. The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Cue Health on May …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/get-the-latest-guidance/health-professionals/

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Virginia Health Care Legislative Update, 2022 - Christian & Barton

(8 days ago) WebHere are some of the more notable ones that became law July 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted: Virginia’s health record privacy law is revised to provide that an authorization for the disclosure of health records shall remain in effect until (i) the authorization is revoked in writing and delivered to the health care entity maintaining the

https://www.cblaw.com/health-care-legislative-updates-2022

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Virginia: Tackling Health Reform on Two Fronts

(7 days ago) WebVirginia: Tackling Health Reform on Two Fronts. Virginia is among the 21 states with a lawsuit challenging the federal health care legislation, but it is also preparing to implement reform, acknowledging that the legal challenge may take years to resolve and the federal law may prevail. The state's political leaders oppose the federal law's

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/virginia-tackling-health-reform-two-fronts

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Office of Health Equity - Health Equity - Virginia …

(3 days ago) WebOffice of Health Equity; Division of Multicultural Health and Community Engagement. Commissioner’s Advisory Council on Health Disparity and Health Equity; Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention (VAP3) Division …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/health-equity/

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Virginia Department of Health Virginia.gov

(4 days ago) WebAbout the Agency. The Virginia Department of Health’s vision statement is “Healthy People in Healthy Communities.”

https://www.virginia.gov/agencies/virginia-department-of-health/

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Virginia Health Insurance Guide healthinsurance.org

(5 days ago) WebVisit Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace to access an online platform to shop, compare, and choose the best health plans. Purchase individual and family health coverage with the help of an insurance agent or broker, a Navigator or certified application counselor. Call Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace at 888-687-1501.

https://www.healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-virginia/

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Policy Primer: Healthcare Reform (2023) - The Virginia Institute for

(9 days ago) WebThe Virginia Institute for Public Policy’s Healthcare Initiative focuses on supply-side solutions to the problem of healthcare costs, addressing many of the concerns which have been exacerbated by Virginia’s 2019 expansion of Medicaid. The current healthcare system faces challenges in terms of affordability, access, and quality of care.

https://virginiainstitute.org/publication/policy-primer-healthcare-reform-2023/

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Joint Commission on Health Care Legislation - Virginia

(1 days ago) WebThe Bureau of Insurance shall report its findings to the Joint Commission on Health Care and the Health Insurance Reform Commission by September 1, 2024. To view all the policy options that were presented in the report, click here. Team-based Care Approaches to Improve Health Outcomes. Budget Item 288.

https://jchc.virginia.gov/legislation.asp

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Virginia Dept. of Health Professions - Code of Ethics

(1 days ago) WebCode of Ethics. The Code of Ethics Policy (Code) communicates the Virginia Department of Health Professions' commitment to open and ethical behavior and leadership in each of our assigned roles as we ensure safe and competent patient care through licensing health professions, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/AboutDHP/CodeofEthics/

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The Inflation Reduction Act Will Cut Health Care Costs for …

(8 days ago) Webdrug costs for hundreds of thousands of Virginia Medicare beneficiaries, reduce health insurance premiums for hundreds of thousands of Virginians by about $850 per year on average while

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Virginia-Health-Care.pdf

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12VAC35-105-720. Health care policy. - Virginia Law

(8 days ago) WebThis policy shall describe how: 1. Medical care needs will be assessed including circumstances that will prompt the decision to obtain a medical assessment. 2. Individualized services plans will address any medical care needs appropriate to the scope and level of service. 3.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency35/chapter105/section720/

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What healthcare priorities are (and aren't) in the two-year budget …

(5 days ago) WebDemocrats in Virginia are calling attention to healthcare as a major campaign issue this year. After several weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Republicans and Democrats in Richmond were

https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-05-30/what-healthcare-priorities-are-and-arent-in-the-two-year-budget-plan

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Policy Brief: January 23 - Virginia Department of Health

(Just Now) WebIn rural Southwest Virginia, the increased need for mental health services post-COVID-19 puts additional stress on their already under resourced and understaffed mental health care system (Porter-Nichols, 2022). This policy brief will explore mental health access in Southwest Virginia and the benefits of integrated primary care as well as

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/76/2023/01/Strengthening-Mental-Health-Care-in-Southwest-Virginia.pdf

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12VAC5-381-180. Written policies and procedures. - Virginia Law

(7 days ago) WebH. Policies and procedures shall be readily available for staff use at all times. Statutory Authority §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.12 of the Code of Virginia. Historical Notes. Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 26, eff. September 30, 2010.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter381/section180/

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The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election KFF

(8 days ago) WebThis Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/

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Congress and the Executive Branch and Health Policy KFF

(Just Now) WebThis Health Policy 101 chapter explores the federal government’s role in health policy for the fragmented U.S. health care system. It examines the impact of the three federal branches and goes

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-policy/

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Virginia Premier is Becoming Optima Health

(4 days ago) WebVirginia Premier will become part of Optima Health as of July 1, 2023. If you have Virginia Premier as your Medicaid managed care health plan, you will receive information from Optima Health as your new managed care provider. This change will not impact your health benefits or coverage. As a Virginia Medicaid member, you have the right to choose a …

https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/news-and-update-blog/virginia-premier-is-becoming-optima-health/

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Inconsistent gaps by race and ethnicity exist in quality of health …

(3 days ago) WebA new study led by Professor Jeah Jung found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans do not equally improve the quality of care across all racial and ethnic groups. The study compared gaps in the quality of care received by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian enrollees versus non-Hispanic White enrollees in MA and traditional Medicare.

https://hap.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/inconsistent-gaps-race-and-ethnicity-exist-quality-health-care-under-traditional

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A family affair: Breaking the generational cycle of heart disease in

(6 days ago) WebTraditional diets, cultural differences and social factors beyond people's control make healthier choices difficult. West Virginia has high poverty and low educational levels, limited access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical exercise, and lack of transportation to get to the region's limited health care facilities.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/05/21/breaking-the-generational-cycle-of-heart-disease-in-west-virginia

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Mental Health Needs in the U.S. Compared to Selected Countries

(7 days ago) WebThe following charts compare people’s mental health burden and ability to access and afford needed mental health care in the U.S. and other high-income countries. The data come from the 2023 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey of more than 21,000 adults age 18 and older in 10 countries. Findings on intentional self …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/2024/may/mental-health-needs-us-compared-nine-other-countries

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Senators See Possible Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Pricing

(9 days ago) WebMay 28, 2024. The chairmen of two Senate committees overseeing health policy, concerned about companies “padding their own profits” at the expense of patients, are looking into the practices

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/us/senate-multiplan-health-care-pricing.html

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Home - Virginia Department of Health

(9 days ago) WebVirginia Department of Health (VDH) is joining people and organizations around the nation who are celebrating cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day. This is the 37th annual observance, which is held on the first Sunday of June. According to the American Cancer Society, as of 2022, more than 432,500 cancer survivors living in Virginia.

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Orthopedics

(7 days ago) WebMedical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include: patient care, vital signs, …

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/certified-medical-assistant-cma-orthopedics-charlottesville-virginia-united-states

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Does long-term care insurance cover adult day care? - CBS News

(Just Now) WebSo, long-term care insurance covers adult daycare. But, what else does this type of insurance cover? "It can cover home health care aides and nurses," explains Virginia Barausky, national director

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/does-long-term-care-insurance-cover-adult-day-care/

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Virginia Beach daycare provider sentenced to 28 years - The …

(8 days ago) WebVIRGINIA BEACH — A former Virginia Beach daycare provider was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for the 2019 murder of an infant in her care. The sentence issued to Shyan J. Csatlos, 43

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/30/former-virginia-beach-daycare-provider-gets-28-years-for-babys-death/

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Virginia Department of Health Professions - Procurement

(6 days ago) WebThe Law-The Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) is the legal foundation for all procurement policy in Virginia. All procurement procedures must be conducted in a fair and impartial manner with avoidance of any impropriety or appearance of impropriety. All public entities in the Commonwealth, unless exempted, MUST abide by the VPPA.

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/AboutDHP/Procurement/AboutProcurement/PoliciesProcedures/

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West Virginia's first ombudsman for state's heavily burdened …

(5 days ago) WebCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The first ombudsman of West Virginia’s heavily burdened foster care system has resigned. Pamela Woodman-Kaehler’s resignation will take effect June 6, the state Department of Health announced in a statement. Woodman-Kaehler said she was “choosing to pursue a new opportunity,” but did not provide more …

https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-foster-care-ombudsman-9c87fe573d3c0f74877e61254b99d040

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West Virginia’s first ombudsman for state’s heavily burdened …

(6 days ago) WebCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The first ombudsman of West Virginia’s heavily burdened foster care system has resigned. Pamela Woodman-Kaehler’s resignation will take effect June 6, the state

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/2024/05/29/west-virginias-first-ombudsman-for-states-heavily-burdened-foster-care-system-resigns

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First ombudsman for West Virginia's pressured foster care system …

(2 days ago) WebThe ombudsman for West Virginia’s overloaded foster care system has resigned, according to the state Department of Health. Pamela Woodman-Kaehler’s resignation will take effect June 6

https://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/28/first-ombudsman-for-west-virginias-pressured-foster-care-system-has-resigned/

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Policies & Guidelines - Lead Safe - Virginia Department of Health

(8 days ago) WebGuidelines for Testing Children Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home – Real Estate Disclosure Parent Lead Fact Sheet 12VAC5-90-215. Schedule and Criteria for and Confirmation of Blood Lead Testing and Information to Be Provided § 32.1-46.1. Board to establish protocol for identification of children with elevated blood-lead levels.VA Code …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/leadsafe/policies-guidelines/

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