ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding (Day One)

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This document discusses the value and importance of the collaborative relationship between advanced practice providers (APPs) and physicians in the field of gastroenterology. The author emphasizes that this collaboration is necessary due to the high volume and procedural nature of gastrointestinal practice. The document highlights the need for mutual trust, respect, and partnership between APPs and physicians and suggests the establishment of formal collaboration agreements. It also discusses the liability of physicians for the acts or omissions of their collaborating APPs and provides strategies for mitigating risk, such as checking credentials, developing standardized policies, and monitoring compliance.<br /><br />The document stresses the benefits of APP/physician collaboration, including improved access to care, efficient patient management, and enhanced patient satisfaction. It discusses different models of collaboration depending on the practice's needs, such as shared outpatient visits, hybrid inpatient/outpatient models, and independent APP practice. The document also addresses billing and reimbursement considerations for APP services, including shared/split service models and "incident-to" billing.<br /><br />Key principles for successful collaboration are identified, including practice buy-in, mutual trust and respect, partnership, and APP professional development. Strategies for building APP/physician collaboration are outlined, such as inclusion in practice discussions, open communication, clear performance expectations, and professional development opportunities. The document also highlights the opportunities for collaboration in areas beyond clinical practice, such as patient education, clinical research, scholarly activity, and community engagement.<br /><br />In summary, this document emphasizes the value and potential of the collaborative relationship between APPs and physicians in gastroenterology. It provides insights and strategies for successful collaboration, as well as considerations related to liability, billing, and reimbursement.

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Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE

Keywords

collaborative relationship

advanced practice providers

physicians

gastroenterology

mutual trust

formal collaboration agreements

liability

access to care

patient management

billing and reimbursement