Legislation: Useful Information

Heroes in the Fight - Nomination Form

MSV Legislative Alert - July 9, 2008

Mental Health Care Crisis

State will pay physicians to use records

Mitigating the Costs of
Substance Abuse in Virginia
Link to the complete report

Women's Health
Virginia will be hosting its 11th Annual Conference on
Women's Health on Friday, June 13.
Flyer
Program
Registration

Western State in Staunton is making $1.1 million in cuts
By Michael Martz

PSV Advocates

MSV Legislative Update - March 16, 2008

MSV Legislative Update - March 7, 2008

MSV represents a unified voice for physicians on mental health reform

MSV Legislative Update

The Senate Health and Education Committee approved two House-approved mental-health bills inspired by the Virginia Tech shootings.
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Mental Health Services

Communities Care for Their Own Citizens...
By Asha S. Mishra and George Braunstein

Mental health bills advance
By Bob Gibson
RICHMOND - Bills that are part of the most substantial changes proposed to Virginia’s mental health law in three decades advanced slowly Friday through a House subcommittee redefining how people can be subjected to involuntary mental health commitments.

VACSB Legislative Update

PMHR Letter

Election Update
The Democrats took control of the Virginia Senate and picked up 4 seats in the House of Delegates.  Learn some of the most notable results of the election.

Governor Kaine Announces Expansion of Health Care Access
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Bond proposal could fund medical school
By Michael Sluss and Christina Rogers
RICHMOND -- Gov. Tim Kaine will propose a statewide bond package for college construction needs today that includes $59 million for a Roanoke medical school building planned by Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic.

Medical Society of Virginia Annual Meeting
At the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting last month, the MSV House of Delegates unanimously supported a Psychiatric Society of Virginia (PSV) resolution about equity and parity for reimbursement of psychiatric services. 

APA Praises Congressional Passage of FDA Bill
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today hailed passage of the Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2007 as a major step in securing the safety of prescription drugs for patients.

General Assembly Candidates Forums
Please come hear from candidates in your area and share your priorities on children's issues! 

MSV's legislative summary
This year, the Medical Society of Virginia tracked more than 170 pieces of health care legislation.

Legal Notice, Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Medical Assistance Services, Notice of Intent to Amend
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PsychMD PAC
The political voice for Virginia's psychiatrists.

The Virginia General Assembly Online
Use this site to look up contact information, bills, committees, and calendars.

The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)
Use VPAP to find out who’s giving contributions to which candidates!

Who’s My Legislator?
Enter your address and immediately get contact information for your delegate, senator, and federal representative.

N.M. Lawmakers Vote for Psychologist Prescribing
New Mexico’s bill to allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs met with little opposition from legislators. It will undoubtedly serve as a wake-up call to psychiatrists throughout the country.

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