Creates provisions relating to staffing requirements for emergency departments in hospitals

HB 1013 requires hospitals with emergency departments to have a physician physically present and on duty at all times the emergency department is open. This bill directly affects hospitals operating emergency services by mandating continuous physician staffing coverage. The key provision specifies that a physician must be on-site and responsible for the emergency department during all open hours, rather than relying on remote or on-call arrangements. The bill is currently pending in the Professional Registration and Licensing committee after its initial introduction and hearing.