There's a turf war going on over who's going to deliver health care as federal reform unfolds. There aren't enough doctors to meet the expanding need, especially in the Central Valley and the Inland Empire. Senator Ed Hernanadez is pushing three bills that would expand the medical mandate of optometrists, pharmacists and nurse practitioners. Physician groups are against the measures. Community clinics in South Los Angeles provide a preview of what may be in store for the state.
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