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."
PPP’s 2022 Education Session in Nashville
Come join your PPP colleagues in Nashville, Nov. 5 and 6, for the 2022 Educational Session. Enjoy great entertainment and food in the heart of downtown Nashville!
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.