In recent years, debates over scopes of practice and titles have intensified among associations representing physicians, advanced practice providers and other healthcare professionals. For three ...

In early May, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that expands pharmacists’ scope of practice. Tennessee pharmacists can now prescribe flu and COVID-19 antivirals after a positive test, flu ...

In late June, the Ontario Government announced that it is consulting with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. The ...

During her first pregnancy, Heather Hermans looked forward to giving birth at home under the care of a midwife. But when the big day arrived, in the midst of labor, Hermans began experiencing ...

This month, state Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, plans to introduce legislation that would expand the scope of practice for mid-level health care providers ...

The California Department of Public Health has an office building on Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, photographed on Monday, July 31, 2023. Kevin Neri [email protected] The California Department of ...

While the tradition itself developed during one of the world's earliest civilizations, the practice is constantly evolving to include the latest evidence-based practices. "We can provide a huge scope ...

Two hospitals in California in recent months have been cited by state inspectors for allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice beyond their scope, leading to one hospital ...