Becker's Healthcare April 5, 2023
States nationwide are debating whether to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice providers, especially in three main specialties, according to an April 5 report from the American Medical Association.
Physicians say such an expansion, dubbed “scope creep,” will harm patient safety, while advanced practice providers argue it will improve access to care and that they are qualified to provide a wider range of care.
Three specialties pushing against scope creep:
1. Ophthalmology: Ophthalmology organizations are fighting efforts to allow optometrists to perform eye surgeries. In October, the California legislature passed a bill that would have allowed optometrists to perform laser and scalpel eye surgeries,...
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