[PrvPracNP] Strategies to Appropriately Bill for Physician Extenders

[Mom/Pamme]

Nothing irritates me more than the term "physician extender."  
An NP is not an extension of the doctor.
We are practitioners with a theoretical framework, mission and goals.
We are members of a profession.
We are more than a physician!
 
That term was "outlawed" 5 years ago.  How in the the world did it creep back into the literature?
Even the Federal Gov't had finally recognized NP's as a profession unto ourselves and not an extension of any other profession.  How is it that we are going backwards?
Have we rested on our laurels too long?
I've noticed that the percentage received in a joint practice is also decreasing as our costs are rising (i.e. malpractice insurance.)
 
Speaking of malpractice insurance, why did it double when our statistics have not changed?  Anyone have any ideas?
 
In closing, please let us not do ourselves a disservice.  Let us not take a step backwards.
We are nobody's extension.  We are Nurse Practitioners.


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From: GIN11153 at aol.com
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Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:46:12 PM
Subject: [PrvPracNP] Strategies to Appropriately Bill for Physician Extenders


Thought this might interest some of you:
 
http://www.hcmarketplace.com/Prod-4275-EZ47771B.html
 
Use of physician extenders can significantly improve your practice's efficiency. However, billing incorrectly for them can cost your practice significant dollars and make you the target of audits from the OIG. 
Join us on August 10, for the 60-minute audioconference, Strategies to Appropriately Bill for Physician Extenders. Our experts will give you the information you need to bill properly and increase efficiency 
 
Gail Neuman RNC CPHW SNP LNC
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