The 2026 legislative session officially adjourned Saturday, March 14, 2026. However, they did not finish a budget on time and will return April 23rd to complete the budget. The good news is that we were able to kill the last-minute medmal bill in the final hours and have bought more time to work with stakeholders on […]
A Bill to Increase Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Cap
The leaders of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society want to make members aware of significant legislation advancing in the General Assembly that would increase Virginia’s medical malpractice cap. Over the past several years, lawmakers have repeatedly considered proposals to modify or remove the cap in certain circumstances, particularly in cases involving young children (in fact, just […]
2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice
AAOS News: Advocacy Win: CMS Cracks Down on Upcoding in CY 2027 MA and Part D Advanced Notice As steadfast advocates for improving Medicare beneficiaries’ quality of care, AAOS celebrates new coding proposals from CMS as a part of the CY 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and MA and Part D Payment Policies. Proposals include excluding diagnosis […]
AAOS Backs SAFE Ride Act to Improve E-Bike Safety
AAOS and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association joined a coalition of trauma, emergency medicine, and injury-prevention organizations in supporting Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s (D-NJ) Safety and Funding for E-Bikes (SAFE) Ride Act (H.R. 5265). The bill would create a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant program to help states strengthen e-bike safety programs, including enforcement of safety and […]
CMS Walks Back Medicare Payment Pause
CMS has clarified that only select Medicare claims will be held amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, walking back an earlier notice that suggested a broader payment pause. For more information, click here.
Join VOS in Supporting Orthopaedic Research on October 22
This year, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is celebrating 70 years of advancing musculoskeletal health through research, education, and innovation. On October 22, I’m joining OREF’s Day of Giving, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Our goal is simple but powerful: 70 donors in one day; one for each year […]