Background One proposed strategy to expand primary care capacity is to use nurse
practitioners (NPs) more effectively in health care delivery. However, the ability of NPs to …

There is a great variation across states in nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice
moderated by state regulations. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the evidence …

We study the effect of physician workforce diversity on the demand for preventive care
among African American men. In an experiment in Oakland, California, we randomize black …

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are an increasingly integral part of the primary care workforce.
NPs' authority to practice without physician oversight is regulated by state‐level scope of …

Importance Health centers are vital primary care safety nets for underserved populations, but
optimal clinician staffing associated with quality care is unclear. Understanding the …

Context: State scope of practice (SoP) laws impose significant restrictions on the services
that a nurse practitioner (NP) may provide in some states, yet evidence about SoP limitations …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of nurse staffing and skill mix
and estimate the impact of these patterns on rehospitalization and emergency department …

Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for all adolescents
age 11–12 years. HPV vaccine coverage remains suboptimal in the United States though …

In the last ten years primary care providers have been encouraged to implement integrated
models of care where individuals' medical and mental health needs are addressed …

Purpose: This study sought to understand clinicians' and patients' experience managing
chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) and opioids in safety-net primary care settings. This article …