On September 17, 2024, the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee held an interim hearing on scope of practice expansion for nurse practitioners and other clinicians. The Texas Medical Association (TMA) invited Rebekah Bernard, MD to testify regarding the economic impact of NP independence.

In part 1 of this series, we hear the NP expert witness, economist Alicia Plemons, followed by Dr. Bernard’s testimony, along with questioning from the committee.

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