Matthew D. Sitton and Jonathan R. Werne of Butler Snow recently authored Non-Physician Practitioners: Mississippi, a state-specific Q&A guide published by Practical Law Health Care Law, a Thomson Reuters resource for legal professionals. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of Mississippi laws and regulations governing non-physician practitioners, including nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and licensed certified social workers.
The guide addresses key issues such as licensing requirements, scope of practice, supervision and collaborative agreements, multistate licensure, continuing education obligations, and other regulatory considerations affecting healthcare providers and organizations across Mississippi.
Sitton and Werne are members of Butler Snow’s Health Care Group and regularly counsel healthcare providers, facilities, and organizations on regulatory, operational, and compliance matters. Their contribution to Practical Law reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing thought leadership on evolving healthcare laws and regulations