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Pathologists in Virginia are speaking up to ensure patients receive lab results in a timely manner.
Virginia lawmakers recently introduced legislation to protect patients from delays in receiving critical laboratory and pathology results, a problem clinicians say can interfere with timely diagnosis and treatment.
What they're saying: During a hearing on the bill, Theresa Emory, MD, FCAP, chair of our Payment Policy Subcommittee, highlighted how referral limitations can disrupt patient care, particularly when time-sensitive diagnoses are involved.
Go deeper: Watch the hearing online.