Concierge Medicine for West Virginia
The WV Direct Primary Care Practice Act: Concierge Medicine in 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.…
February 16, 2017
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…
February 16, 2017
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…
February 05, 2018
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,…
March 12, 2018
2019 West Virginia Election Law Bills: What You Need to Know
The West Virginia Legislature has started up again, and new bills affecting West Virginia (WV) elections have already been introduced. Several bills relate to the Mountain State's election laws. If ultimately passed, the 2019 West…
January 25, 2019