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• Law Expands PA Scope of Practice
  A new law has expanded the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs).
• Bills Would Establish ID Badge Requirements
  Two bills introduced in the state General Assembly would require health care providers to wear identification badges.
• Regulations Grant Prescriptive Authority to Nurse Midwives
  Proposed regulations would allow nurse midwives to prescribe drugs, but do not expand the midwives’ scope of practice beyond the intent of state law.
• State Society Developing Action Plan on Scope of Practice Regulations
  The State Society soon will need physician responses to proposed draft regulations expanding scope of practice of certified registered nurse practitioners.
• Regulatory Review Process
  This outline takes a brief look at the regulatory review process.
• Scope of Practice Debate Moves to Regulatory Process
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society is concerned about where proposed changes in CRNP scope of practice could go during the regulatory process.
• Governor Signs Scope of Practice Bills
  The Governor has signed five scope of practice bills, which had been unanimously approved by the General Assembly.
• Overview of CRNP Legislation (PDF)
  The State Society gives an overview of the CRNP law.
• Scope of Practice Legislation Timeline
  It’s been a long road for the scope of practice legislation—nearly 10 years. This timeline shows the path of the scope of practice measures for certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs).
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (PA Code)
  Title 49, Subchapter C of the Pennsylvania Code includes amendments to regulations governing CRNPs.
• Revised Regulations Now Permit DOs to Collaborate with CRNPs
  Thanks to a recent ruling, osteopathic physicians (DOs) can now enter into collaborative agreements that allow certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) to prescribe medications.
• Physician Delegation Regulations
  Learn about the conditions a medical doctor must meet to delegate to a health care practitioner or technician.
• Practice Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners Webinar
  This webinar focuses on rules and reimbursement for mid-level practioners.

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