Patients at Risk Scope of Practice testimony at the Texas Legislature: Part 1 (Economic Impact)
Nov 17, 2024
Alicia Plemons, an economist from West Virginia University with expertise in healthcare regulation, discusses the vital economic implications of expanding nurse practitioner roles. She explores how a modest increase in primary care providers could ease emergency care pressures and improve access in rural Texas. The conversation raises critical questions about training standards and safety in independent NP practices, while also examining the impact of private equity on healthcare quality and provider dynamics.
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