This essay focuses on Health Policy Project for learners .FNP/AGNP: Medicare reimbursement for NPs is 85% for the same health care that MDs receive at 100% reimbursement.

Health Policy Project for learners

• FNP/AGNP: Medicare reimbursement for NPs is 85% for the same health care that MDs receive at 100% reimbursement?

Physician and NP ( nurse practitioner) share many job functions like diagnosing, treating etc..but when Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement returns comes rates for nurses are below than average..

Medicare and Medicaid government managed programs decide Physician reimbursement as per fee schedule…Medicare is a federally program and state program rates vary depends on the state..

For nurse practitioner reimbursement rates differ from 75% to 100% depends upon the state. some state providing 100% reimbursement for NP. some states when doctors earn more amount reimbursement revenue than NP

Please address questions below and state your position on this mandate. – Or – • FNP/AGNP: What states have NP Full Practice Authority and which states have limitations or restrictions?

How does this apply to your state? Please address these questions and state your position on the regulation within your state.

• Nurse Executive policy health

What is value based care and how will it impact decisions made at the executive level relative to nursing and AP nursing? Please address and state your position on the regulation.

Firstly, Communication and relationship management: Effective communication in nursing is critical. Nurse executives facilitate group discussions, consensus building, and conflict resolution sessions. They manage relationships among members of their in-house team, as well as with external stakeholders and community members. They should establish an environment that values diversity and that engages staff in decision making.

Secondly, Knowledge of healthcare and environment: Nurse executives must be educated in the principles of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety. They must also possess a broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems, as well as healthcare economics, policy, and governance.

Thirdly, Leadership: Nurse executives mentor current and future nurse leaders. They should identify their own management style and be able to adapt it to the situation at hand. As leaders, they must make decisions that support the healthcare organization as a whole.

Further, Professionalism: As role models for the entire healthcare organization, nurse executives should maintain a level of professionalism that others can emulate. They must hold themselves and others accountable for complying with standards of ethics and corporate compliance. They should serve as advocates for optimal healthcare in the community.

Lastly, Business skills and principles: Nurse executives must possess a thorough understanding of the business side of healthcare. Alongside financial management, nurse executives must also be versed in human resources management, marketing strategy, and information technology.

• Nurse Informaticists:

What law(s) was/were enacted to regulate health information? Please address and state your position on this regulation.

Other job tasks that nursing informaticists reported to HIMSS include:

• Nurse health policy project

What agency regulates nursing education?

Explain in detail.

For the above assignment,  use the following guide:

Firstly,  Describe the current policy/status, which organization regulates and determine if it needs to change; if opposed to change, state why.
Secondly,  Provide the process required to make the change with key players and parties of interest; identify the groups who are opposed
Thirdly,  Explain how AP roles (which ones) could lead the effort to make or influence the change in policy or keep the policy the same and the impact in healthcare quality.