An Update Regarding SB 536
The 2026 legislative session officially adjourned Saturday. 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 other solutions. […]
A Bill to Increase Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Cap
The leaders of the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists 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, […]
Care Via the Air
One of the most indelible images so far of Winter Olympics 2026 is of American Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn being airlifted after crashing on a downhill attempt on Sunday. The Associated Press delved into air rescue operations and why the whir of helicopter rotors “might be the most feared sound in ski racing.” Anesthesiologist Lydia […]