Rep. Spanberger Works to Address Virginia 'Growing Doctor Shortage,' Streamline Outdated Regulations
August 08, 2024
August 08, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help combat the shortage of doctors in Virginia.
Virginia is facing a severe healthcare workforce shortage. A 2023 study from the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority (VHWDA) found that nearly 30 percent of Virginians live in localities that don't have enough primary care physicians.
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help combat the shortage of doctors in Virginia.
Virginia is facing a severe healthcare workforce shortage. A 2023 study from the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority (VHWDA) found that nearly 30 percent of Virginians live in localities that don't have enough primary care physicians.