A clinic in a rural area depends primarily on the services of a nurse practitioner.Which legislation provided the opportunity for the nurse practitioner to have this position?

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The Rural Health Clinics Act in 1977 recognized nurse practitioners as primary care providers and allowed them to practice in rural areas without physician supervision. This legislation was crucial in expanding access to healthcare in underserved areas where there is a shortage of physicians.

A Clinic in a Rural Area Depends Primarily on the Services