Medicare Home Health Summary

New Article Addition to the Clinical Research Corner - This survey was conducted by the GAPNA Health Affairs Committee. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are authorized Part B Medicare providers. They order and bill for performing and interpreting diagnostic tests within their scope of practice and certify patients’ eligibility for skilled rehabilitation services...

Addressing the Nation’s Primary Care Shortage: Advanced Practice Clinicians and Innovative

New Article Addition to the Clinical Research Corner:  Care Delivery Models - Primary care is the foundation of the U.S. health care system. It includes the treatment of common conditions, illnesses, and accidents, as well as preventive services and the ongoing treatment of individuals with chronic disease.

Endorsement from GAPNA

GAPNA has endorsed the recent publication from the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Caree, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, 4th edition, which expands on the eight domains of palliative care in the 3rd edition and include clinical and organizational strategies, screening and assessment elements, practice examples, tools and resources.