While NPs have prescriptive authority in several states, many are also restricted to the requirement of physician involvement. For example, Missouri regulations state that NPs are only allowed prescriptive authority under a collaborative agreement with a physician. Similar standards...
Throughout the ongoing physician shortage, NPs have been on the front lines filling in the gaps to provide patient care, especially in rural areas. Yet, some groups are still actively working to restrict full NP autonomy, stating, “...patients deserve...
As NPs push for autonomy, they aren’t just challenging the scope of practice limitations and required physician oversight. They are also having to maneuver receiving lesser reimbursement rates than their physician colleagues despite providing equivalent care. Medicare states it...
With state regulations limiting NP autonomy so that they must collaborate with a physician, some NPs are left with no option but to follow through. However, a collaborative practice can still be effective when both parties are dedicated to...
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are critical for success in the healthcare landscape. From filling gaps in physician shortages to providing holistic wellness, NPs are leading the charge in providing accessible preventative care to patients nationwide. NPs have also been found...
The expansion of telehealth implementation, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought unprecedented opportunities to enhance accessibility to healthcare. However, maximizing these benefits requires NPs to be well-versed in telehealth policies and equipped to address technological and regulatory challenges.
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As the healthcare landscape evolves, nurse practitioners (NPs) must stay ahead of healthcare policy changes that impact patient care and their professional practice. From combating misinformation to ensuring access to preventive services and reforming prior authorization processes, here are...