How progressive these health care systems have been / are in granting APRNs full practice authority; may be a pro or a con.
Select one (1) of the following health care systems and discuss the pros and cons of having the government involved in providing and/or paying for health care through those systems:
Medicare
Medicaid
Veterans Health Administration
Indian Health Service
Affordable Care Act
Be sure and Include in your response:
a) How progressive these health care systems have been / are in granting APRNs full practice authority; may be a pro or a con.
b) What level of government – federal or state – is involved in this type of reimbursement? Is this level of government in the best position to play a role in the provision of health care? (There may be no clear answer here.)
c) Describe any professional experience providing healthcare under this type of reimbursement.
d) Describe any personal – including family or friends – experience receiving healthcare using this type of reimbursement
e) What changes are projected or needed for this type of reimbursement to increase access and/or improve quality and/or reduce costs?