Just as an idea of what might be coming down the line, New York State just enacted an executive order that:
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Removes physician oversight requirements from NPs, PAs, CRNAs, APRNs.
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Eliminates all hospital bed limits and allows non-hospitals to be used as hospitals, including hospice centers, ASCs, etc.
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Eliminates most restrictions on EMS, including allowing “medical direction” by paramedics.
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Completely suspend malpractice liability except for gross negligence.
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Completely suspend all medical record keeping requirements for patient care or billing if they get in the way of efficient medical care.
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Remove GME and other work hour restrictions.
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All elective cases canceled at hospitals, ASCs, and private offices.
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The state taking control of any hospital that does not comply, with 24h notice.
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Special restrictions on pharmacists dispensing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.
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State collecting a list of all licensed healthcare providers.