Virginia uninsured ER visits spike amid coverage loss

Virginia hospitals experienced an 8% increase in emergency department visits by uninsured patients in 2024, reaching a four-year high, driven by federal healthcare policy shifts and expiration of ACA subsidies. State lawmakers have responded by allocating funding for free clinics and healthcare subsidies to address gaps in coverage.

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