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Researchers and clinicians clash over prescribing authority for doctoral psychologists in H.237
Summary
The Senate heard evidence both for and against H.237, which would grant prescribing authority to doctoral-level psychologists with advanced supervised training. Proponents cited studies showing safety and improved access; opponents urged expanding collaborative-care and primary-care capacity instead of creating a new prescriber class.
The Senate Health & Welfare Committee heard competing testimony Feb. 5 on H.237, a bill to authorize appropriately trained doctoral psychologists to prescribe medications for mental-health treatment. Witnesses presented evidence on safety, workforce impact and alternative strategies to expand access to psychiatric medications.
Dr. Phil Hughes, a health-services researcher, summarized peer‑reviewed and policy-simulation research suggesting…
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