Missouri tried to fix its doctor shortage. Now the fix may need fixing

Missouri State Rep. Tricia Derges' personal tribulations have jeopardized an already contentious solution for states that struggle with gaps in primary health care. Even some early proponents now want to rein in the assistant physician license.

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