What does “retired from active clinical practice” mean?
It means the physician no longer treats live patients and [...]
What qualifies a child to enter the Program?
The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission determines Program eligibility. Their determination [...]
Who regulates the Program?
The Program is regulated through: Code of Virginia - Chapter [...]
How is the money used?
All fees and assessments go into the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological [...]
Are physicians the only source of funding for the Birth-Injury Program?
No. There are four sources of funding: Participating physician fees [...]
Is a qualifying event reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank?
No, it is not reported to the National Practitioner Data [...]
Is there some sort of insurance credit for participating?
Yes. The Birth-Injury Act stipulates that every participating physician is [...]
Does participation in the Program replace my malpractice insurance?
No. Participation in the Program does not replace malpractice coverage. [...]
What coverage does the Birth-Injury Program provide for providers?
When a hospital or physician or certified nurse midwife participates [...]
Must all providers and hospitals inform obstetrical patients whether or not they participate in the Birth-Injury Program?
Yes, all physicians, certified nurse midwives, and hospitals are required [...]
