California SB 1451 and Impacts on Independent Nurse Practitioners
Among the new legislation in California that went into effect in 2025, one law includes some important changes that are likely to further stimulate the growth of independent nurse practitioners (NPs) in California. In 2023, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) began accepting applications for a certification that allows experienced NPs to practice without the need for standardized procedures that outline scope of practice. The new designation, known as a “103” NP, requires NPs to have worked in good standing in California for at least 3 years and requires independently practicing 103 NPs to work in a group setting...
Last year, numerous pieces of legislation impacting physicians were signed into law in California. The following new health laws are particularly relevant to physician practices and medical professional liability. This alert is based in part on information obtained from the California Medical Association. All laws are effective January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. New California Healthcare laws by topic: Allied Health Professionals: SB 1451 – Professions and vocations Prohibits anyone other than a licensed physician and surgeon from using “doctor,” “physician,” “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “D.O.,” or any other terms or letters implying the person is a physician, in a health care setting....
The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County are straining local healthcare resources as physicians and other providers care for patients who were directly injured in the fires and/or emotionally traumatized from the disaster, as well as displaced residents who need ongoing medical care. Local medical clinics, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities have been either destroyed in the fires or closed due to lack of access. Since the wildfires, several important temporary changes to laws and regulations at both the federal and state levels have been made to facilitate health care for those affected by the fires. On January 10th...
As it is every year, numerous pieces of legislation impacting physicians were signed into law in California in 2023. The following new health laws are particularly relevant to physician practices and medical professional liability. This alert is based on information obtained from the California Medical Association. All laws are effective January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Allied Health Professionals: AB 1070 – Supervision of Physician Assistants: Exceptions Permits a physician and surgeon to supervise up to 8 physician assistants at one time if all the physician assistants are focused solely on performing in-home health evaluations to gather patient information and...
Nurse Practitioner Expanded Scope of Practice in California
Beginning in 2023, certified nurse practitioners can apply to practice independently in California. Assembly Bill 890, which was signed into law in September 2020, went into effect on 1/1/23. The law created two new categories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) that can function within a defined scope of practice without standardized procedures. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)recently released the application on February 2nd, so nurse practitioners are now able to apply for expanded scope of practice. The two new Nurse Practitioner categories and their requirements are as follows: 103 NP Works under the provisions outlined in Business and Profession Code...