Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants [18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 4/9/2025
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3/12/25  6:29 am
Commenter: Kim Ketchersid

In support
 

In specialty practices, emergency departments, and hospitals, patients are often seen for in subsequent visits for the same chief complaint. This rule only increases the burdens on physicians. Removing it would expand access and lessen the physician workload.

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