decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 5 (May)
NPP Report: 3 tips to help you choose between hiring an NP and PA
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Article Overview
This article is for practice administrators, physicians, and coding or compliance staff who are evaluating whether to hire a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. It covers general hiring considerations, the role of physician involvement, the importance of state scope-of-practice rules, and broad trends in how these non-physician practitioners are commonly used in practice settings. It also briefly notes Medicare billing and E/M-related trends without providing detailed coding instructions.
Why This Topic Matters
Choosing the right non-physician practitioner affects workflow, supervision, billing, and how well the clinician matches a practice’s needs. The article helps readers understand the practical factors that can influence hiring decisions and why state-level rules and practice structure matter.
What You Will Learn
- How practices think about hiring non-physician practitioners
- Why physician involvement matters in the hiring process
- How state scope-of-practice differences can affect practice decisions
- General ways nurse practitioners and physician assistants may fit different practice environments
- What broad considerations employers should discuss with candidates
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Physicians
- Medical group managers
- Compliance staff
- Billing staff
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