Virginia Can’t Afford to Wait

Healthcare is stretched thin.

Patients feel it. So do their doctors.

  • Too many Virginians have to travel too far for care.
  • Doctors are buried in paperwork instead of being able to see patients.
  • Insurance companies are getting in the way of your care.

We deserve more doctors, increased access, and healthier futures

Average Wait Times in Virginia* (*Source: VHHA Survey 2024)

User User

Primary Care

23.5 days

Rocket Rocket

Pediatrician

24-31 days

Heart Heart

OBGYN

42 days

Psychiatrist

67 days

Did you know?

Virginia is short nearly 700 family physicians.

Source: Virginia Primary Care Scorecard

Our vision is for Virginia to be the best place to practice medicine and receive care.

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