Lawmakers in Lansing are advancing HB 5522 — a bill that would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice independently, without a written practice agreement with a physician.Supporters argue this will improve access to care. But Michigan’s current PA written agreement...

Michigan physicians are subject to some of the highest CME requirements in the country. HB 5313 would modernize Michigan’s Public Health Code to better align licensure and CME standards with national norms—without compromising patient safety or physician training.Excessive...

Lawmakers are advancing HB 4399 — a bill that removes physicians from care teams and allows nurse practitioners to practice without a doctor’s supervision. Supporters claim it will fix access issues and lower costs. But in states that passed similar laws, care hasn’t gotten...

In the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule, CMS proposes significant changes to payment for services using Modifier-25.  In the rule, CMS proposes to reduce payment when a separately identifiable E/M...