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PPP’s Dr. Shaffer Talks with Virginia 7 News About Bill that Shortens Training & Experience for Nurse Practitioners

Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill in the House of Delegates that would shorten the prerequisites for nurse practitioners. A PPP expert physician is interviewed by Virginia 7 News.

By |2022-02-11T13:46:39-05:00February 11th, 2022|In the News|0 Comments

Tennessee Physician Alert: Two Bills Have Returned to This Year’s Legislature – YOUR ACTION NEEDED NOW

Two harmful bills are advancing again in 2022 that would remove physician oversight for the state’s APRNs and eliminate requirements for PAs to have a formal relationship with a physician.

By |2022-02-06T19:51:41-05:00February 4th, 2022|General|0 Comments

“What Will Happen to ME?” – LEGAL and Medical Risks of Nonphysician Practitioner (NPP) Care

Legislation has allowed non-physician practitioners (NPPs) to independently diagnose patients, without physician supervision. HOWEVER, consumer protection laws have not kept up with this trend.

By |2022-02-02T13:27:35-05:00February 2nd, 2022|General|0 Comments
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