Fig. 1From: United States Health Policies and Late-stage Breast and colorectal cancer diagnosis: Why such disparities by age?Three State Regulations in 2004. Legend: (Blue = yes, White = no). 1. Direct Access to Specialist with No Referral Necessary. 2. Ban on Financial Incentives to Prescribe Cheaper Services. 3. Nurse Practitioners May Practice Independently and Prescribe MedicineBack to article page