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Everything you need to know about BMD and the industry. New York, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Delaware Become the latest States to Adopt Full Practice Authority for Nurse PractitionersClient AlertWhile the COVID-19 pandemic certainly created many obstacles and hardships, it also created many opportunities to try doing things differently. This can be seen in the instant rise of remote work opportunities, telehealth visits, and virtual meetings. Many States took the challenges of the pandemic and turned them into an opportunity to adjust the regulations governing licensed professionals, including for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
On April 15, 2022, Kansas became the latest state to remove practice restrictions on nurse practitioners and allow them to practice completely independent of any regulatorily mandated contractual relationship with a physician. This was very shortly after similar changes were made in New York, Massachusetts, and Delaware. In total, 26 States, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories (Guam and Northern Mariana Islands) now permit nurse practitioners to practice without any mandated collaborative agreement or supervision. Many other States, including Ohio, are currently evaluating legislation to implement full practice authority for APRNs. A map illustrating the current position of all U.S. States and territories regarding full practice authority can be found here. It should be noted that each full practice authority State is different with regards to the requirements to practice independently. For example, some States require a transition to practice period where the APRN practices under supervision or regulatory collaboration for a minimum period of time before being licensed to practice independently. The trend towards adopting full practice authority for APRNs will have a direct impact on the number of patient care roles that will be filled by APRNs. Over the course of seven years (as reported in 2020), the number of nurse practitioners in the U.S. more than doubled. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor expects the number of jobs held by nurse practitioners, CRNAs, and certified nurse midwives to increase 45% between 2020 and 2030. If you have questions about APRN practice rules or starting an APRN-driven business, please don’t hesitate to contact Jeana Singleton by email at: , or by phone at: (330) 253-2001 or another member of the Health Law Department at Brennan, Manna & Diamond. Posted by Jeana M. Singleton Blog Post, Client Alert Community Banks: Collaboration, not isolation, is the key to protecting/ enhancing the cannabis business you pioneeredAugust 26, 2022As we prepare for the plenary session of the informal institutional cannabis lenders community announced in my previous article, I am pleased to advise that participants now include 5 of the best-known dedicated loan funds; a select group of commercial banks ranging in size from single state community banks to mid-size regionals making cannabis loans into the mid-8 figures; and, a syndicator of credit union cannabis loans. Posted by Stephen LennClient AlertInflation Reduction Act: Healthcare ProvisionsAugust 22, 2022On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (the “Act”), a landmark climate, healthcare, and tax bill. Though the Act’s climate provisions have received most of the media attention, the healthcare aspects of the Act present some of the most significant changes to the American healthcare system since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Posted by Daphne Kackloudis and Ashley WatsonClient AlertThe Current State of Assignment of Benefits Litigation in FloridaAugust 5, 2022On May 25, 2022, Florida lawmakers approved property insurance reforms that remove attorney’s fees, with respect to assignment of benefits (“AOB”) property insurance litigation. One-way attorney’s fees are a longstanding problem in Florida and the reforms come at a time when AOB litigation increasingly affects homeowners in a negative way. Posted by Nhan T. Lee with Wayne A. ComstockClient AlertProposed Community Revitalization Grants for Ohio ProjectsJuly 27, 2022Jason A. Butterworth client alert ohio tax credits historic preservation tax credits community revitalization grants Posted by Jason A. Butterworth with Jonathan ZigaClient AlertOhio Senate Bill 225 Paves the Way for Greater Investment in Opportunity Zones and Historic DistrictsJuly 26, 2022Ohio Senate Bill 225 is poised to make dramatic enhancements to certain tax credit programs in Ohio, specifically those surrounding investments in “Opportunity Funds” and historic buildings. Signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2022, the Bill is positive news for real estate developers working to revitalize Ohio communities with investment and rehabilitation projects. Posted by Jason A. Butterworth with Jonathan ZigaHow many states can NP work independently?Scope of practice guidelines for advanced nursing professions vary by state. Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia have approved “full practice” status for nurse practitioners, open_in_new a provision that allows them to assess, diagnose, interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications independently.
What states do NP have autonomy?States Where NPs Can Practice Independently. Alaska. In Alaska, all NPs have FPA. ... . Arizona. In Arizona, licensure through the Arizona Board of Nursing includes full prescriptive authority. ... . Colorado. ... . Connecticut. ... . Delaware. ... . District of Columbia. ... . Hawaii. ... . Idaho.. Which states are the most restrictive for nurse practitioners?The Best & Worst States for Nurse Practitioners: Scope of Practice. What states are full practice states?Currently, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming are full practice authority states.
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What states allow nurse practitioners to practice independently
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