
Beyer introduces Federal All-Payer Claims Database Act to decrease healthcare costs
Virginia Democrat Don Beyer this week introduced the Federal All-Payer Claims Database Act, legislation that would establish a federal database of all-payer claims.

Virginia Democrat Don Beyer this week introduced the Federal All-Payer Claims Database Act, legislation that would establish a federal database of all-payer claims.

The first vials of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Augusta Health on Tuesday – in a shipment containing 925 doses, including 50 doses for other hospitals in the region without ultra-low subzero freezers.

Seventh District Democrat Abigail Spanberger will host an open, public telephone town hall on Wednesday focused on issues facing Central Virginia families, businesses, healthcare providers, schools, and more.

Attorney General Mark Herring is urging Virginians to take advantage of the open enrollment period on Healthcare.gov that ends on Tuesday.

Virginia is preparing to receive an estimated total of 480,000 doses of vaccine by the end of the month, and is prioritizing healthcare personnel and residents in long-term care facilities to receive a first dose.

Inova Health System is establishing a new program with specialized mental health supports for health care professionals and caregivers as part of a collaboration with VHHA Foundation.

Healthcare workers and first responders can receive free admission to the exhibition Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Sunken Cities on view now through Jan. 18.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Fifth District Democratic nominee Dr. Cameron Webb will join healthcare advocates as part of Protect Our Care’s nationwide virtual bus tour to call for an end to the GOP’s continued war on Virginians’ health care.

Nearly four in 10 Virginians said they have put off going to the doctor since March, and one in 10 won’t be going back until there a COVID-19 vaccine is available.

Residents in rural parts of Virginia could gain access to broadband internet critical for jobs, healthcare and education under three pilot projects proposed Oct. 1 by Dominion Energy Virginia.
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