
As we covered previously on this site, nurse practitioners recently lost a significant legislative fight in California over the expansion of their authority and responsibilities as medical professionals. But this defeat, not to mention the beleaguered battles being fought elsewhere in the country, has only motivated NPs to refocus their efforts. Now, Julie Appleby for […]
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Two recent developments in the healthcare industry could combine to produce cost savings for consumers seeking more affordable care. These factors are: looser standards for physician extenders, specifically nurse practitioners, and the proliferation of retail health clinics. A recent study found that retail health clinics save money if nurse practitioners are allowed to run them […]
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