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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Nursing Practice
  • Value-Based Care

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  • The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) introduced the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2017.
  • The QPP aims to shift Medicare payments towards value-based care models.
  • Successful implementation requires active stakeholder engagement, particularly within specialized medical fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of orthopaedic nurses in the successful implementation of the Quality Payment Program (QPP).
  • To emphasize the importance of orthopaedic nurses understanding the QPP's impact on value-based payment in orthopaedic care.
  • To explore the correlation between the QPP's structure and nursing diagnoses and care plans.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and review of the MACRA legislation and its implications for nursing.
  • It examines the integration of QPP requirements into orthopaedic nursing practice.
  • The analysis focuses on the alignment of nursing diagnoses and care delivery with QPP objectives.

Main Results:

  • Orthopaedic nurses are essential for improving quality, reducing costs, and incorporating value within the QPP framework.
  • A thorough understanding of the QPP by nurses is necessary for effective participation and success.
  • The QPP's structure can be directly linked to nursing diagnoses and the development of targeted care plans.

Conclusions:

  • Active involvement of orthopaedic nurses is paramount for the effective implementation of the QPP in orthopaedics.
  • Nurses must grasp the QPP's significance for value-based reimbursement and its influence on patient care delivery.
  • Integrating QPP principles with nursing practice enhances the quality and value of orthopaedic services.