Use of health professionals poses payment, authority conflicts.
The role of the nonphysician health professional is expanding. Health care sources say several factors are fueling this trend, including the familiar needs to reduce health care costs and improve access to care. And some legislators are planning bills to support this trend. In addition, some health care executives are also finding new roles for allied health professionals in cooperation with medical staff members.
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