Scope-of-Practice Bills Pass First Hurdle in Legislature
On Monday, the state Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee approved a set of bills (SB 491, SB 492, SB 493) that would expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners, optometrists and pharmacists to address a physician shortage. The bills, by Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina), now proceed to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- "HEALTH CARE: Bills Would Expand Powers of Optometrists, Pharmacists and Nurse Practitioners" (Miller, Riverside Press-Enterprise, 4/29).