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Elements of Successfully Integrating a Mid-Level Provider Into Practice

The use of mid-level providers is an important strategy for practice efficiency, and the benefits of their use were described in the last issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice (July 2005). In brief, mid-level providers—primarily nurse practitioners and physician assistants—help to enhance the quality of care, increase patient satisfaction, lower costs, and increase revenue.

The decision to add a mid-level provider to an oncology practice requires careful consideration of several factors. First, the oncologist should research state regulations and reimbursement rules. Prescribing authority for mid-level providers varies across the United States, with some states allowing these providers to write . . . [Click for More]

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