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ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF IMPROVED ACCESS TO EYECARE PROVIDERS

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/27/22 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/27/22

ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF IMPROVED ACCESS TO EYECARE PROVIDERS

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“Improve patient care by expanding optometric services”, Dr. Judy Chan, The Columbian, 1.24.22

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22

“Improve patient care by expanding optometric services”, Dr. Judy Chan, The Columbian, 1.24.22

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“Updating optometry laws will serve Eastern Washington well”, Dr. Grant Hardan, The Spokesman-Review, 1.23.22

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22

“Updating optometry laws will serve Eastern Washington well”, Dr. Grant Hardan, The Spokesman-Review, 1.23.22

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“Allow optometrists to provide care they trained for”, Dr. Rachel Spillane, The Everett Herald, 1.23.22

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 1/24/22

“Allow optometrists to provide care they trained for”, Dr. Rachel Spillane, The Everett Herald, 1.23.22

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“Rural Washington better served with expanded optometric scope” Dr. Jennifer Renard, Wenatchee World, 1.12.22

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“Rural Washington better served with expanded optometric scope” Dr. Jennifer Renard, Wenatchee World, 1.12.22

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DOH Sunrise Review: Optometry Scope of Practice Final Report

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 12/21/21 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 12/21/21

DOH Sunrise Review: Optometry Scope of Practice Final Report

WSDOH says optometrists should be allowed to practice to full extent of their training.

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OPW Response to Public Comments on DOH Draft Report

Kelsey Christensen-Abel 10/6/21 Kelsey Christensen-Abel 10/6/21

OPW Response to Public Comments on DOH Draft Report

Read OPW’s response to public questions about scope of practice.

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