Why is there typically two differing departments at the state level that do scope of practice for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practioners when they perform many of the same services?

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What are the implications of differences across states’ policies around scope of practice in the health sector? For regulation? For consumers? For practitioners?

1. How specifically does quality of care fit into the scope of practice regulations? Thoughts everyone?

2. Why is there typically two differing departments at the state level that do scope of practice for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practioners when they perform many of the same services?

Why is there typically two differing departments at the state level that do scope of practice for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practioners when they perform many of the same services?