Virginia’s healthcare and life sciences sectors are essential to the Commonwealth’s economy and quality of life. The demand for innovative, accessible, and equitable healthcare solutions continues to accelerate, driven by an aging population, advances in biotechnology, and a growing emphasis on public health.
Virginia is uniquely positioned to lead in this evolving landscape, with world-class research institutions, a thriving biotechnology and life sciences industry, a growing healthcare workforce, and a commitment to expanding access and improving outcomes for all residents. We must continue to invest in cutting-edge research, workforce development, public-private partnerships, digital health innovation, and rural healthcare access.

The recommendations in this section provide a comprehensive policy framework to allow every Virginia community to benefit from high-quality, innovative healthcare services and position the Commonwealth as a global hub for life sciences research, commercialization, and job creation through 2035 and beyond.