
Advocacy Victories
Sept. 4, 20186 recent scope of practice wins for DOs
DOs continue to fight inappropriate scope of practice expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
DOs continue to fight inappropriate scope of practice expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
AOA continues to fight unnecessary expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
The osteopathic medical profession is taking on state and federal efforts to expand nonphysician clinicians’ scope of practice.
Five states have introduced or adopted bills licensing medical school graduates to deliver medical care without completing residency training.
Physicians and state osteopathic associations advance initiatives on scope of practice, GME and drug abuse.
Mid-level clinicians are helping many DOs thrive financially and provide better care in today’s red-tape-burdened medical climate.
A vocal segment of nurse practitioners has relentlessly pursued practice autonomy and other practice rights despite having less training than physicians.