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Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.6

Expand capacity before demand peaks

Year 0 onward; continuous · HRSA; UHA; states (scope of practice)Discuss this step
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Task 2.6.3 of 8

Encourage states (via grants) to give nurse practitioners and physician assistants full practice authority, and dental therapists a defined scope.

Who does it
States / HRSA
When
Years 1–3
Trade-off

Full practice authority expands capacity fast but faces physician opposition over quality.

Part of: Expand capacity before demand peaks

Utilization rises by $349.6B a year at steady state. Without more clinicians and facilities, that demand turns into longer waits. This step funds training slots, scope-of-practice changes, and facilities in shortage areas.

This step changes 7 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.