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Scope of practice’ stories vary according to state laws

One of the interesting stories to watch in the coming months in the states is the fight over “scope of practice.” That means: who gets to do what, and under whose supervision. It basically pits doctors against other health care providers — nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc. They are sometimes called “extenders” or “non-physician providers.” (There are also big fights within dentistry.)

Dental Therapists [Emerging New Providers?]

The PP-ACA

These fights would heat up even without the Affordable Care Act — you’ve heard about the shortage of primary care physicians and you know there is an aging population that is going to need access to primary care. Throw in the health care law — millions of newly insured people entering the system — as well as delivery system reforms and care innovations that encourage more primary care, care coordination and team-based medicine that invites a larger role from those “extenders.”

Role of Retail Medical Clinics

Association of Health Care Journalists

Joanne Kenen, AHCJ’s health reform topic leader, writes about the questions and issues to be addressed and offers some resources to help reporters follow the story in their own communities. In a blog post tomorrow, she will point to two articles that have been done about the role nurses, physician assistants or other providers can have in providing primary care in underserved areas.

Next Generation Physician Recruitment

Conclusion

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