Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Senate Bill 458, allowing nurse practitioners independent prescribing authority.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Senate Bill 458, which aimed to allow nurse practitioners to independently prescribe certain medications without physician supervision. Governor Stitt expressed concerns about APRNs prescribing Schedule III-V drugs without physician supervision and suggested exploring other ways, such as tax credits, to attract health care providers to rural communities. The bill aimed to combat Oklahoma's rural physician shortage.
March 29, 2024
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