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“This is (Not) a Debate” Brings UVA Democrats and Republicans Together Ahead of Midterms

As Virginia’s November midterm elections approach, the Civil Discourse Initiative (“CDI”) hosted an amicable panel featuring College Republicans President Aiden Shirkey and University Democrats President Semony Shah. CDI President Henry Brown moderated the panel and began by asking panelists what they believe Americans are thinking given President...

Virginia · 10d
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UVA Health buys former State Farm building on Pantops to expand outpatient care

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Big changes are coming to the old State Farm building on Pantops. UVA Health announced Friday that it has bought the 55-acre property for a net price of $37.7 million, with plans to turn the 365,000-square-foot facility into a major outpatient center by 2028. State...

Charlottesville, VA · 12d
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The Financial Wire

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A Virginia mental-health professional was charged in a $49 million Medicaid fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Oct. 28

A federal grand jury has indicted Mikia Antoneice Noble, 37, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, the co-owner and chief operating officer of a Richmond-area mental health provider, in a scheme the Justice Department says put more than $49 million in false claims in front of Virginia Medicaid. Noble was arrested Oct. 28, the day the department... The post A Virginia mental-health professional was charged in a $49 million Medicaid fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Oct. 28 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Virginia · 12d

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Richmond mental health professional accused of $49 million in Medicaid fraud

A Richmond mental health professional is accused of defrauding Virginia Medicaid for $49 million by falsely claiming her facility provided services to people in crisis.

Richmond, VA · 14d

Cardinal News

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Virginia nursing homes rank near the bottom nationally for staffing, study finds

The state is last when it comes to certified nursing assistants, who play a critical role in helping residents maintain independence. The post Virginia nursing homes rank near the bottom nationally for staffing, study finds appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 15d

Greene Journal

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Aroda-area residents want more from DEQ than MVNH Consent Order

Residents urged Madison County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night to help resolve a long-running wastewater dispute involving Mountain View Nursing Home in Aroda.  James Alexander, who lives downstream from the nursing home in Radiant, told the board that wastewater discharges are affecting private property near the facility. He asked county officials to pursue mediation instead of immediate litigation.  “I want to […] The post Aroda-area residents want more from DEQ than MVNH Consent Order first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 13d

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Virginia Medicaid ABA Rules Would Require an In-Person Autism Diagnosis and Cap Weekly Hours at 20. Providers Filed 62 Comments Before DMAS’s October 22 Target.

Trade groups, clinics and parents urged DMAS to make 20 hours a review trigger, count only direct treatment and honor existing autism diagnoses. A diagnosis gate with defined proof: DMAS’s proposed Medicaid ABA manual requires an in-person evaluation by a Licensed Mental Health Professional, using a tool such as the ADOS, ADI-R or CARS, before ABA is authorized.

Virginia · 15d

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New Virginia Program Helps On Health Insurance

At a time when federal cuts are reducing SNAP benefits and free school lunch programs nationwide, Virginia has created a partnership that will help people facing Medicaid cuts that are set to begin Jan. 1. The new $150 million Virginia Premium Savings Program is designed to help residents afford health...

Virginia · 13d

WFXR

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Virginia seeks stronger nursing home oversight

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Health is working to strengthen oversight of nursing homes with stronger guidance for evaluating violations and determining when enforcement action is necessary. The agency is currently still working through a backlog of inspections, as it prepares to put the guidance into practice. The document outlines how the […]

Virginia · 14d

The Money Overview

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Kettering Health, VCU Health and Sentara are set to go out of network with Anthem Medicare Advantage plans and Fairview with UnitedHealthcare’s on January 1, 2027, and a plan switch must reach the insurer by December 7

Four health systems in Ohio, Virginia and Minnesota have told Medicare Advantage patients to expect to be out of network when 2027 begins. Three of them are in disputes with Anthem, and the fourth is leaving UnitedHealthcare’s plans. Anyone in one of those plans has until December 7 to get a switch to the insurer. […] The post Kettering Health, VCU Health and Sentara are set to go out of network with Anthem Medicare Advantage plans and Fairview with UnitedHealthcare’s on January 1, 2027, and a plan switch must reach the insurer by December 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Minnesota · 16d

Henrico Citizen

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Virginia Medicaid outreach campaign launches ahead of 2027 work rules

A national outreach campaign called Keep Your Care has launched in Virginia to help certain Medicaid recipients understand new federal work and reporting requirements scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027. The requirements apply to many adults ages 19 through 64 who receive Medicaid Expansion coverage, though exemptions apply. Virginia Medicaid

Virginia · 14d

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LewisGale Hospitals earn Healthgrades 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards

– Several HCA Virginia hospitals have earned multiple 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. The awards recognize hospitals demonstrating superior clinical performance across specialties including orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, cardiac care, surgical care and gastrointestinal care, among others. The...

Virginia · 14d

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UVA Health earns national recognition for their health care technology

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is receiving national recognition for its health care technology. The “Most Wired” award is offered annually, given to health systems that utilize technology to make patient care and hospital operations more efficient. It comes from the College of Healthcare Management Systems, which...

Charlottesville, VA · 15d

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VDH: Emergency department visits trending up for flu

Virginia · 14d

WTVR CBS 6

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Nursing home group blamed panel no-show on travel. Texts reveal another reason.

After a nursing home industry group was a no-show for a presentation before a panel on nursing home oversight, the group blamed its absence on "travel complications." Texts reveal a different reason.

Virginia · 15d

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Cardiac PET Alliance Registers for Health Issues Lobbying

The Cardiac PET Alliance filed a new client lobbying registration with Marshall Aaron Brachman, signed Oct. 24, covering Health Issues (HCR). The filing came 10 days after Farragut Partners LLP filed its own new client registration for the alliance on Oct. 14, making this the alliance's second new-client registration in under two weeks. The two engagements carry no overlapping lobbyists: Farragut's filings list 10 lobbyists, while Brachman's registration lists only Marshall Brachman, who carries a covered position of Principal. ​

Virginia · 14d

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Sentara hospitals are using AI to help monitor patients, determine discharge timelines

(VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia-based nonprofit health system Sentara announced last week that it has started using artificial intelligence technology to assist with patient monitoring and discharges. Regard is an AI system that integrates with electronic health records. Co-founder and president Nate Wilson said it’s used by more than 150 hospitals...

Virginia · 16d

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$11.8 million to expand rural health care access in Virginia

The investment is intended to help health care providers reach people who may otherwise have to travel outside their communities for certain medical services.

Virginia · 16d

Virginia Mercury

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Sentara hospitals are using AI to help monitor patients, determine discharge timelines

Virginia-based nonprofit health system Sentara announced last week that it has started using artificial intelligence technology to assist with patient monitoring and  discharges.  Regard is an AI system that integrates with electronic health records. Co-founder and president Nate Wilson said it’s used by more than 150 hospitals across the country. Dr. Rollin Reeder, chief health […]

Virginia · 17d

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Outbreak Outlook: Tracking the Spread of Measles in Virginia

On May 13, 2026, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed an outbreak of measles in Buckingham County, located directly north of Prince Edward County. Measles is a virus that is able to spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or simply exhales. The virus is also able to live in the air and on surfaces in a room for up to two hours after an infected person has left, making it highly contagious.

Buckingham County, VA · 17d