State Actions Recognize that Optometrists Aren’t Physicians & Shouldn’t Perform Surgery
Key developments in a West Virginia court and the New Hampshire Governor’s office reverse policies that would erode patient safety.
Study Links Unsupervised NPP Care to Longer Emergency Stays
Rigorous economic research demonstrates that replacing physician-led emergency care with unsupervised nurse practitioners reduces clinical efficiency and compromises patient safety.
AMA Fights AI Deepfakes to Protect Physician-Led Care
We applaud this new policy framework countering AI deepfakes to preserve critical patient safety standards.
Danger Ahead: AI, Not Physicians, to Decide Prescription Refills in Utah
Despite strong push-back from the state’s medical licensing board, the state intends to proceed.
PPP Sponsors Medical Students’ Poster Presentation at SHSSM 2026
The students’ research focused on autonomous APRN licensure compliance in Florida.
Texas Passed Jenifer’s Law, Strengthening Oversight & Patient Protections in Med Spas
Texas lawmakers enacted regulations on the aesthetic industry after advocacy from multiple physician associations.
Florida Medical Board Revives APRN Autonomous Practice Council Thanks to Our Advocacy Efforts
Reinstating clinical oversight ensures that autonomous practitioners adhere to safety-focused, physician-led standards.
State Regulatory Gaps Highlight Need for Med Spa Licensing Reform
Lack of med spa oversight in many states endangers patients.
Stopping AI Chatbots Posing as Doctors in Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro’s lawsuit underscores our belief in the vital role of physician-led care to ensure safe medical practice.