Non-Physician Providers

Non-Physician Providers

ISBN13: 9781466663558|ISBN10: 1466663553|EISBN13: 9781466663565
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6355-8.ch003
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Amer Kaissi. "Non-Physician Providers." Flipping Health Care through Retail Clinics and Convenient Care Models, IGI Global, 2015, pp.31-48. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6355-8.ch003

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A. Kaissi (2015). Non-Physician Providers. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6355-8.ch003

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Amer Kaissi. "Non-Physician Providers." In Flipping Health Care through Retail Clinics and Convenient Care Models. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6355-8.ch003

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Abstract

In this chapter, the role played by non-physician providers such as Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) is discussed in depth. These providers have delivered services in a variety of healthcare settings for a long time, but there is a recent urgency about the importance of the role that they can play in the healthcare system. The authors expound on research related to cost, quality, and satisfaction of patients receiving care from non-physician providers, and address barriers such as restrictive scope of practice and unjust payment policies. The use of other providers such as pharmacists and grand-aides is also addressed.

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