as the American Medical Association has been vocal about the need for sharp divisions between the roles of nurses and physicians because of differences in training and philosophy.
The facts speak for themselves. There are significant benefits across many specialties and areas. We expect the naysayers to continue to try But the trends of cause / effect continue to show that this path is one that is working very well. According to a study that digs into the realities:
To start, the expansion of provider roles will likely lead more clinicians to take advantage of federal incentives that allow them to create and stay inindependent practices. These practices serve as a vital check to the trend ofhospital and health system consolidation, the article argues.
The strength in numbers and increased focus on preventive care that result from expanded practice scope also will give providers a better chance to embrace value-based payment models that can ultimately boost their bottom lines.
A recent Health Affairs study backs up these predictions, as its findings suggest that healthcare organizations might be able to increase productivity by adding more non-physician staff members, FierceHealthcare reported.
Scope of practice expansion can also pay off for patients, as one nonprofit organization recently noted that nurses play a major role in improving outcomes.
As our industry continues to develop, change is in the air and getting people the care they need is improving. Scope of practice changes are improving lives.