decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 3 (March)
Hiring NPPs can add value, satisfaction, revenue to your practice; assess your fit
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Article Overview
This article discusses how medical practices assess the potential value of adding non-physician practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to their care teams. It focuses on broad operational and financial considerations such as staffing strategy, physician shortages, patient access, practice mix, workforce trends, and patient satisfaction. The piece is aimed at practice leaders, administrators, and clinicians who are weighing whether this type of hire fits their setting and goals.
Why This Topic Matters
Hiring decisions for non-physician practitioners can affect access to care, workflow, patient experience, and practice revenue. Understanding the business and operational factors in this topic helps practices evaluate whether additional team members align with their clinical needs and long-term strategy.
Article Sections
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Workforce trends and the growing role of NPPs
Introduces broader staffing trends affecting medical practices and the expanding presence of non-physician practitioners. Summarizes the market and workforce context behind the topic.
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Focusing on finances
Reviews the business considerations practices weigh when comparing staffing options. Covers reimbursement, compensation, and revenue-related factors at a high level.
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Driving hiring decisions
Discusses how practices think about fit, workflow, access, and patient experience when deciding whether to add non-physician practitioners. Also addresses training, practice setting, and patient mix as general decision factors.
What You Will Learn
- How medical practices think about adding non-physician practitioners to their teams
- What broad workforce trends are influencing practice staffing decisions
- Which general financial and operational factors are considered in hiring decisions
- How patient access and satisfaction can factor into staffing strategy
- Why practice setting and patient mix matter when evaluating team composition
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Physicians and group practice leaders
- Billing and revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare operations managers
- Clinicians interested in staffing models
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