A new report from NASCIO explores how states use GenAI, as well as the role of the state CIO related to GenAI. Generating Opportunity: The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI in State Government features interviews with 11 state CIOs. The state CIOs shared the GenAI challenges and roadblocks they face, including reliability, trust and high costs. The November report also delves into how states use GenAI today, drawing on results from NASCIO’s 2024 State CIO Survey.
A report from the Knee Regulatory Research Center examines the benefits of granting nurse practitioners full-practice authority, with an emphasis on North Carolina. With the U.S. facing a shortage of primary care physicians, the November paper argues that nurse practitioners with full practice authority helps augment the supply of primary care physicians. “Primary care that is convenient and readily accessible for patients is essential to maintain their health,” the researchers noted. “It is the most common way that patients interact with the healthcare system, helping patients manage chronic conditions and diagnosing new ailments.”
The Oregon Medical Board adopted a new statement of philosophy on intravenous hydration therapy. The OMB adopted these standards on October 3 to address the limited regulations governing the practice. The statement details that licensed providers must follow strict medical standards, ensuring only qualified personnel administer treatments. Additionally, the rules require that all IV hydration therapy clinics comply with pharmacy regulations when handling compounded drugs. According to the Oregon Medical Board Report, “above all, licensees must prioritize their patients, ensuring that treatments are safe, lawful, and effective.”
