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 …

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and state governments removed the
scope of practice restrictions on nurse practitioners (NPs), allowing them to deliver care to …

Objectives Nurse practitioners and physician assistants (NPs/PAs) increasingly practice in
emergency departments (EDs), yet limited research has compared their practice patterns …

Many states' scope of practice laws limits the ability of nurse practitioners to deliver care by
requiring physician supervision of their practices and prescribing activities. A robust …

The deteriorating epidemiological profile in the United States requires more than a
traditional medical response. This report argues that the nursing profession could contribute …

Growing demand for services is leading primary care organizations to explore new delivery
models. One approach incorporates multiple primary care providers on a team. Effective …

Background At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 22 state
governors temporarily waived physician supervision of nurse practitioners to expand access …

High labor demand for physician assistants/associates (PA) has led to substantial PA
workforce and wage growth. During this growth period, states have adopted reforms to …

Background and purpose: Expanding state scope of practice (SOP) for nurse practitioners
(NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) can boost productivity and improve access to health …

This study asks how much and why the productivity of advanced practice clinicians (APCs;
nurse practitioners and physician assistants) varies across community health centers …