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Concierge Medicine for West Virginia

In the 2006 Regular Legislative Session, the West Virginia (WV) Legislature enacted the WV Preventive Care Pilot Program, Chapter 16, Article 2J of the West Virginia Code. The purpose of the pilot program was to test the feasibility of patients…


Limiting Medical Monitoring Damages When Paid and Providing a Refund Not Used

On February 14, 2017, State Senators Blair and Azinger introduced Senate Bill 287 to create a new Code section dealing with Medical Monitoring.  It is similar to another Bill, introduced by Senators Trump and Weld that I previously discussed…


Incentivizing Donated Healthcare in WV

The West Virginia (WV) Legislature has encouraged healthcare providers to donate their time and talents to care for indigent patients, including creating special licenses that aid qualified professionals in volunteering at free clinics, as well as…


WV Religious Freedom Bill Failed to Pass in 2016

In 2016, by an overwhelming majority, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 4012 regarding WV religious freedom. The bill purported to provide a claim or defense to a person whose religious freedom was burdened by state action. But,…