decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 8 (August)
NPPs are a proven productivity boost, but assess your practice before hiring
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Article Overview
This article discusses a practice-management topic for medical groups considering non-physician practitioner staffing. It summarizes survey findings on productivity and revenue, then reviews the broader business considerations that can affect whether adding an NPP is a good fit for a particular practice. The piece is aimed at practice administrators, physicians, and managers evaluating staffing strategy, growth, and workforce fit across different specialties and states.
Why This Topic Matters
Staffing decisions can affect access, workflow, growth plans, and practice economics. Understanding the factors highlighted in this article can help medical groups assess whether NPP hiring aligns with their operational and market needs.
Article Sections
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Survey findings on NPP staffing and practice revenue
Introduces survey-based observations about the relationship between NPP staffing levels and practice financial performance. The section frames the article’s broader business focus.
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Four questions to ask before hiring
Lays out key practice-management considerations for evaluating whether additional NPP staffing is appropriate. The discussion addresses workflow, growth strategy, state environment, and specialty or patient mix.
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How to get good NPPs
Discusses recruitment and retention considerations for attracting qualified NPPs to a practice. The section focuses on general staffing-market and workplace factors.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames NPP hiring as a practice-management decision
- What broad business factors to review before expanding NPP staffing
- How state and specialty context can influence staffing strategy
- What general recruitment considerations may affect NPP hiring success
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Physicians
- Medical group managers
- Healthcare staffing decision-makers
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