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Sentara
Coverage of Sentara in the Nexus archive.
- ER visits by uninsured patients in Virginia hospitals spiked by 8% last year
Virginia hospitals reported an 8% increase in ER visits by uninsured patients last year, labeled as 'self-pay' cases. State lawmakers have allocated funds for free clinics and a healthcare subsidy to address gaps from expired ACA subsidies, while rural hospitals face closure risks due to federal policy changes and reimbursement cuts.