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Support Prior Auth Reform (HB 1293)

When you are sick or in pain, time is of the essence. And yet many Pennsylvanians aren't receiving the timely care they need because of an insurance process called prior authorization. You have the power to minimize prior authorization delays to your health care. Tell your state Representative to support House Bill 1293.
Oppose Eroding the Supervisory Role of Physicians with PAs (SB 895 and SB 896)

Email or call your State Senator NOW and urge them to oppose SB 895 and SB 896, legislation that would erode the supervisory role of the physician with physician assistants (PAs).
Oppose CRNP Independent Practice (HB 100 and SB 25)

Your state lawmaker may soon consider House Bill 100/Senate Bill 25, which would allow certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) to practice independently in Pennsylvania without the vital safety net of physician collaboration. Contact your State Representative NOW and urge them to listen to their voters and protect patient safety by opposing House Bill 100 and Senate Bill 25.
Oppose Optometrist Scope of Practice Expansion (SB 668)

Optometrists are on their way to performing eye surgery in Pennsylvania. Optometrists should not be performing eye surgery or injections, prescribing any and all medications including narcotics, or ordering MRIs. Patient safety is at risk. Please call your Senator to stop this from happening in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is strongly urging you to take immediate action on a scope of practice bill. Please join our colleagues at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) and take action to help stop this bill.
Act Now: Ensure Payment for Telemedicine Services (SB 780)

While telemedicine is currently being used in Pennsylvania, there is no law to support or define its utilization. SB 780 provides both a legal framework and important patient safety provisions regarding telemedicine.