Jakubowicz: The Importance Of Preserving Physician-Led Care
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A physician-led approach to health care is crucial for patient safety and high-quality care, writes Dr. David Jakubowicz, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, who notes that New York’s executive budget proposals include a provision that would allow many physician assistants to practice without supervision from or collaboration with physicians after 8,000 clinical hours. Jakubowicz writes that physicians’ extensive training, education and experience prepare them to manage complex medical situations and coordinate care across specialties, while supporting the roles of physician assistants and nurse practitioners. “As policymakers work to address physician shortages and improve access to care, the focus should remain on solutions that strengthen the healthcare workforce while preserving these essential safeguards,” he writes.
