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Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Health Leaders | Nursing

today, and we are estimated to grow by 46% by the year 2031." of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

today, and we are estimated to grow by 46% by the year 2031." of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%.

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5 Key Healthcare Trends Affecting Nurse Practitioners in 2023

Health Leaders | Nursing

We’re estimated to grow by 46% between 2021 and 2031.” The number of NPs treating Medicare beneficiaries for psychiatric and mental health conditions grew 162% between 2011 and 2019, compared with a 6% decrease in the number of psychiatrists treating Medicare patients, according to a 2022 study. “We An aging U.S.