Expanding Workers' Compensation Access for Federal Employees: Including PAs and NPs.
This bill amends the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to include physician assistants and nurse practitioners as eligible providers for injured federal workers. This change allows federal employees hurt on the job to seek necessary medical services and documentation for their claims from these professionals. The goal is to improve access to care and streamline the workers' compensation process, particularly in areas with physician shortages.
Key points
Federal employees injured at work can now receive covered workers' compensation services from physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
The law aims to increase access to medical care and expedite the processing of injury claims by expanding the pool of authorized providers.
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