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The rise of advanced practice provider independence bills: a misguided attempt to address the physician shortage

By JOM Staff

12.21.24

In the past decade, the rise of state legislation that allows for advanced practice provider (APP) independence has grown steadily across the country. Most recently, Montana has enacted House Bill 313, which allows for physician assistant independent practice in primary care services.