Why Are Nurse Practitioners Reimbursed Less?
Why Are Nurse Practitioners Reimbursed Less? Why do NPs get reimbursed less than medical doctors for the same care? The 85% reimbursement policy is supported by the rationale that physicians have higher student loans, pay practice overhead cost, have higher malpractice premiums, and care for more complex patients (MedPAC, 2002). Can a nurse practitioner bill