Bills have been introduced in the House and Senate allowing for the unsupervised practice of medicine by nurse practitioners. The House Health Policy Committee has held two hearings on House Bill 4399 and has indicated there will be at least one more week of testimony. MSMS thinks it is possible for Senate Bill 268 to move just as swiftly. 

We know it’s dangerous legislation that could have severe consequences for patient outcomes and access to quality care. In other states, these measures consistently fail to improve access to care, fail to enhance quality of care, and fail to reduce costs. In short, they fail across the board, and patients are the ones who suffer.  

We need your help to ensure that does not happen here in Michigan. Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to OPPOSE House Bill 4399 and Senate Bill 268, which sacrifice the physician-led care team.

Michigan’s patients deserve the very best when it comes to their care or the care of their loved ones, and there’s only one way to ensure that happens: The patient-centered care model, led by physicians and supported by the best-trained and most qualified care team members. This is the proven approach that ensures all Michigan patients receive the kind of quality care they expect and deserve.