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Emily Nichols
Coverage of Emily Nichols in the Nexus archive.
- Nurse practitioners renew push for independence from physician oversight in Pa.
Nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania are advocating for full practice independence, arguing that current laws requiring physician collaboration limit access to care. Most neighboring states allow NPs to operate independently, and supporters cite studies showing no reduction in quality or safety. A Philadelphia health center highlighted delays in patient care due to the requirement for collaborating physicians.