Should Psychologists in Washington State Have the Ability to Prescribe Psychotropic & Psychiatric Medications?
A bill being considered right now would expand psychologist scope of practice for prescribing psychotropic and psychiatric medications.
New Jersey Lawmakers Are Considering Changes to Scope of Practice for Nurses
Companion bills in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly could lead to a major increase in scope of practice for nurses.
California Governor Newsom Vetos Bill that Would Have Allowed Non-physicians to Perform Eye Surgery
Gov. Newsom vetoes optometric surgery bill, AB2236.
Increasing Access to Care with a Physician Led Team
It is not clear how laws expanding full practice authority lead to increased NPs in rural areas. Access to care is not a metric. It is an ideal
Will California’s Governor Veto a Bill that Allows Non-physicians to Perform Eye Surgery?
On Sept. 1, California lawmakers passed a bill—by one vote—that would allow optometrists, who are not physicians, to perform surgeries. Gov. Newsom now considers whether to approve or veto.
PPP Joins the Call for North Carolina Investigation into the Corporate Practice of Medicine
The corporate practice of medicine is illegal in North Carolina and most other states. We’ve signed a joint letter to the N.C. Attorney General requesting an investigation.
Please Stop Saying ‘Provider’!
PPP Member, Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD FACP, writes that "substitute words only serve to confuse the public and take away transparency by implying all training and experience is equivalent, which is simply untrue."
It’s July 1: Time for New Resident Physicians to Make Their Mark
This July 1, we celebrate all the new resident physicians who are beginning their careers in medicine. It’s a critical moment for you, and for the future of our profession.
U.S. Senate to Consider Important Scope of Practice Issue
National Physician Alert: The Senate is considering a bill that would allow NPs and PAs to determine disability for workers’ comp. Learn more and share your expert opinion.
TODAY: North Carolina Physician-Led Medicine is At Risk
North Carolina Physician Alert: A bill in the NC House of Representatives would authorize independent practice for nurses. Learn more, and share your expert opinion.