What Do Medical Practices Need to Consider When Hiring NPs or PAs?

In a Physicians Practice article, David Doyle, CEO of CRT Medical Systems, a medical billing company, discusses the top five considerations to keep in mind when hiring nonphysician providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Here are the five considerations:

1. The purpose of the new nonphysician provider.
2. The scope of practice of the new provider.
3. The nature of the patient population.
4. The onboarding process.
5. The finances — cost vs. benefit.

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