ACP Letter in Opposition to the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, H.R. 618/S. 131

ACP expresses concern with legislation that would allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to independently diagnose, prescribe, treat, and certify an injury and extent of disability for purposes of compensating federal workers under the FECA.

Vy Oxman

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, H.R. 618, S. 13, scope expansion, patient safety, federal workers, workers compensation, workforce, scope of practice

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 9:15 PM EDT

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:27 AM EDT

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