03/19/2026

BMS & Microsoft Collaborate on AI-Driven Early Detection of Lung Cancer Initiative

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft announced a collaboration to advance AI-driven early detection of lung cancer by integrating FDA-cleared radiology algorithms into Microsoft’s imaging platforms. The initiative aims to help clinicians identify lung nodules and diagnose cancer earlier, improve workflow efficiency, and expand access to early detection—particularly in underserved and rural communities. By combining oncology expertise with scalable AI infrastructure, the partnership seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy, accelerate follow-up care, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes while addressing disparities in lung cancer detection.

03/19/2026

Update: SB536

Senate Bill 536 (SB 536), initially expanded into a sweeping medical malpractice overhaul that would have significantly increased liability exposure, was scaled back following strong advocacy from physician organizations and stakeholders. The final conference report removed provisions to raise the malpractice cap, expand the statute of limitations, and add prejudgment interest, instead focusing on data collection from insurers to inform future policy decisions. This outcome preserves the current legal framework while setting the stage for more evidence-based malpractice reform discussions in Virginia.

03/12/2026

SB536 Explodes the Medical Malpractice Cap! Oppose Today!

Act Now!

Earlier in the legislative session, Mark Obenshain introduced SB 536, which initially proposed allowing pre-judgment interest to be exempt from Virginia’s medical malpractice cap. As the bill moved through the legislature, it expanded significantly and now proposes more than doubling the malpractice cap—from $2.75 million in 2026 to $6 million starting in 2027. The bill is now headed to a conference committee, where lawmakers could rewrite it further. The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) is urging physicians and supporters to contact their legislators and oppose any version of the bill that could increase financial pressures on physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers. MSV argues that large increases to the cap could worsen financial strain on healthcare practices already facing economic challenges.