Who's Who in West Virginia Business 2003: Thomas Heywood

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Income tax refunds hadn't been paid for a year and a half, every public employee was being turned away from doctors and hospitals because PEIA (Public Employees Insurance Agency) hadn't been able to make payments for many, many years. [...] he is quick to note the beneficial changes state leaders have implemented in recent years, including privatization of the workers' compensation system and passage of medical malpractice insurance reforms, which has helped stem the exodus of physicians. "Today we have the complete opportunity to shape that future, and I think the resources we have in West Virginia - both natural resources, water, location, living in the country where we have the civil rights and liberties that we do have and the ability to shape a future in a very attractive place - the world will come to us," he said.

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Who's Who in West Virginia Business 2003: Thomas Heywood

CHARLESTON - Charleston native Thomas A. Heywood is an optimist. As managing partner of Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLC in Charleston, Heywood directs the firm to serve its clients and support the communities where its 125 lawyers practice. He is committed to shaping West Virginia's future.

"Our mission is to contribute to the success of our clients and to the vitality of our community through advocacy counsel, leadership and service," Heywood said. "We see our role very importantly being conne...

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