Virginia passes new legislation requiring physicians to be physically present in all emergency departments starting in July 2025, a move supported by the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians. The law aims to improve care in rural areas where on-site physicians are scarce. The Virginia Department of Health expects some challenges in implementing the law, particularly for smaller hospitals, but is prepared to provide support as needed. Virginia will be one of the first states in the nation to require on-site physicians in all emergency departments, setting a new standard for emergency care.
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