HB 2265
An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for onsite emergency physicians.
Summary
**What this bill does:** This bill would require certain healthcare facilities to have emergency physicians physically present on-site, rather than just available on-call or through telemedicine. **Who it affects:** - Healthcare facilities that provide emergency services (specific types would be defined in the bill details) - Emergency physicians who would need to be physically present - Patients seeking emergency care at these facilities - Healthcare facility administrators and staffing departments **What would change:** - Facilities would need to ensure emergency doctors are physically present during operating hours - This could improve response times for emergency patients - Facilities might need to hire additional emergency physicians or restructure staffing schedules - Operating costs for affected facilities would likely increase due to staffing requirements - Patients might receive faster direct physician care in emergency situations The bill amends Pennsylvania's existing Health Care Facilities Act from 1979.