
SCC seeks to protect Virginia consumers from surprise medical bills
The SCC is proposing a protection for Virginia consumers enrolled in managed care health insurance plans to guard against a practice known as balance billing.

The SCC is proposing a protection for Virginia consumers enrolled in managed care health insurance plans to guard against a practice known as balance billing.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin announced two grant awards from the Department of Health and Human Resources to VCU for aging research for $459,116 and for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement for $749,583.

Gov. Ralph Northam has set a goal to eliminate the racial disparity in the maternal mortality rate in Virginia by 2025.

The Virginia DMV is preparing to send letters to Virginians whose driving privileges are suspended for failure to pay court fines and costs to advise them of any specific requirements for obtaining their driver’s licenses.

Healthcare authorities are bound to invest more in used medical equipment. Be it the purchase of essential equipment or adding on to what’s available, it’s crucial that you know how they take the best decision.

The human body is hardwired to accept pleasure but reject pain. That’s why when you feel any amount of painful discomfort, the instinct is to find ways to immediately alleviate it.

House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn delivered remarks at Gov. Ralph Northam’s ceremonial signing of legislation to increase healthcare coverage for individuals with autism.

UVA Health System is joining a coalition of healthcare organizations to improve vaccination rates in western Virginia for human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cancer.

Virginia jumped to seventh place in the U.S. News 2019 Best States Rankings, representing a 13-spot rise from 20th in 2018.

Central Virginia nonprofits can apply for grants to support community health initiatives through a partnership between the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and UVA Health System.
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