The legal scope of practice for a health profession is typically defined in state-specific scope of practice acts. These acts describe the services that professionals can provide and under what conditions they can be provided. Scope of practice acts also define the requirements for education and training, certification and licensure, and supervision.
Topics: Emerging Models and Innovations, Integration and Collaboration, Primary Care, Scope of Practice (SOP)
Topics: Scope of Practice (SOP)
Topics: Scope of Practice (SOP)
A key goal of health reform in the US is to improve population health through expanded access to health insurance. Demand for high-quality, cost-effective, basic health services is anticipated to grow, particularly for underserved populations. However, there is also growing concern about the impact of health professions scope of practice on access, quality, and cost […]
Topics: COVID-19, Health Workforce Models and Projections, Scope of Practice (SOP), Staffing, Workforce Demand, Workforce Supply
Topics: COVID-19, Data Visualization, Policy, Scope of Practice (SOP)