Rules changes for collaboration and oversight have been filed and will be in effect 080515. In addition to other changes, the new rules  will institute quarterly NP:MD collaboration, in lieu of the monthly oversight, for NPs who have more than two years (4,000 hours) of collaborative practice experience.

To review the rules in their entirety, check out this link:

http://www.albme.org/Documents/Rules/Temp/540-X-8%20final.pdf

NPAA invites questions or comments regarding the revisions in these rules, and wishes to thank all those who were involved in crafting these changes that will improve patient care in our state.