Reimbursement issues for advanced practice.
OBJECTIVE
To review issues regarding reimbursement for services provided by advanced practice nurses (APNs).


METHODS
Published articles, book chapters, and professional experiences.


RESULTS
Historically, barriers have prevented APNs from practicing to the full extent of their capabilities. One barrier is the lack of consistent reimbursement for services provided at the state and federal levels. A number of strategies can be implemented to simplify reimbursement.


CONCLUSIONS
APNs must receive direct reimbursement for the services provided to work effectively in the current healthcare arena.


CONCLUSIONS
Direct reimbursement will enable APNs to control their practice, thus increasing healthcare accessibility and availability to individuals who currently have limited access to medical care.
Camp-Sorrell
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University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital, USA.
Spencer-Cisek
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D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States