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Filling in the primary care gaps.

R E Atwater1

  • 1HRA Healthcare Services, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Medical Interface
|September 5, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are increasingly providing care nationwide. Their growing utilization benefits managed care organizations due to improved training, acceptance, and supportive legislation.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare policy
  • Medical workforce development
  • Primary care delivery

Background:

  • Over 50,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are practicing across the United States.
  • The role of advanced practice providers has expanded significantly in recent years.
  • Managed care organizations are increasingly incorporating NPs and PAs into care models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the factors contributing to the rise in NP and PA utilization.
  • To provide background on the certification and training of these healthcare professionals.
  • To highlight the benefits of NP and PA integration for managed care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on NP and PA roles and integration.
  • Analysis of trends in NP and PA employment and scope of practice.
  • Examination of legislative and policy changes impacting advanced practice providers.

Main Results:

  • Advancements in NP and PA training programs have enhanced provider capabilities.
  • Increased acceptance by physicians and consumers supports broader utilization.
  • Favorable governmental legislation facilitates the expansion of NP and PA practice.

Conclusions:

  • The increasing number and acceptance of NPs and PAs offer significant benefits to managed care organizations.
  • Continued growth in NP and PA utilization is expected due to supportive environmental factors.
  • Understanding the drivers of NP and PA popularity is crucial for healthcare workforce planning.

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