ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course - Onboarding Day One (On-Demand) | April 2022-04_The APP_MD Collaborative Relationship

04_The APP_MD Collaborative Relationship - Kaul

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The ASGE Annual Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Course 2022 focused on the value of APPs in GI practice and emphasized the importance of successful collaboration between APPs and physicians. The course highlighted the need for mutual trust, respect, and partnership in a formal collaboration agreement. It also discussed strategies for mitigating risks, including checking APP credentials and references, knowing state and institutional rules/regulations, and developing standardized policies and procedures for APP responsibilities.<br /><br />The APP/Physician collaborative practice model was highlighted as a solution to the national shortage of GI physicians. APPs can help improve clinic and testing access, allowing physicians to focus on endoscopy. In an inpatient setting, APPs can deliver timely consults, better interdisciplinary care, and improved patient satisfaction, reducing burnout for all healthcare providers. The collaborative model bridges the gap between RNs and physicians for patient care.<br /><br />Different models of collaboration depending on practice needs were discussed, including outpatient, inpatient, and mixed outpatient/inpatient models. The APPs can bill independently for their services and participate in shared visits with supervising physicians, increasing access and volume. They can also provide education, training, clinical research, and assist with and perform specialized ancillary testing. The shared service model and "incident-to" billing were also discussed as billing and reimbursement options.<br /><br />Key principles for successful collaboration included practice buy-in, mutual trust and respect, collaborative partnership, and APP professional development. Strategies to build APP-physician collaboration included inclusion in practice discussions, professional development opportunities, and involvement in committee work, task forces, and scholarly productivity. Community engagement and industry relations were also emphasized as ways to enhance collaboration.<br /><br />Overall, the course highlighted the value and potential of the APP-Physician collaborative model in improving access and quality of patient care in GI practices.

Keywords

APPs in GI practice

collaboration between APPs and physicians

mutual trust and respect

formal collaboration agreement

mitigating risks

APP responsibilities

APP/Physician collaborative practice model

improve clinic and testing access

reduce burnout

access and quality of patient care