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Reimbursement issues for advanced practice
D Camp-Sorrell1, P Spencer-Cisek
1University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital, USA.
Purpose/Objectives:
To review issues regarding reimbursement for services provided by advanced practice nurses (APNs).
Data Sources:
Published articles, book chapters, and professional experiences.
Data Synthesis:
Historically, barriers have prevented APNs from practicing to the full extent of their capabilities. One barrier is the lack of consistent reimbursement for services provided at the state and federal levels. A number of strategies can be implemented to simplify reimbursement.
Conclusions:
APNs must receive direct reimbursement for the services provided to work effectively in the current healthcare arena.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Direct reimbursement will enable APNs to control their practice, thus increasing healthcare accessibility and availability to individuals who currently have limited access to medical care.
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