HealthLeaders Media January 14, 2022
Requiring NPs to have a written practice agreement with a physician is ‘an obstacle’ to providing care to New Yorkers, governor says.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State proposal eliminates the requirement for NPs to have a written practice agreement with a physician.
– Full practice authority legislation has been adopted in 24 states.
– AANP calls the move “a step in the right direction.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State proposal eliminating the requirement for nurse practitioners (NPs) to have a written practice agreement with a physician is being applauded by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP).
“Requirements will be waived for nurse practitioners to have a...