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

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This document discusses the role of advanced practice providers (APPs), such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, in gastroenterology clinical practice. It highlights the increasing demand for APPs in the healthcare industry, driven by factors such as the aging population, physician shortage, and the need for specialized care. The document outlines the various responsibilities of APPs in GI practice, including clinical assessments, pre- and post-procedure support, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.<br /><br />The document also emphasizes the importance of an effective onboarding process for new APPs, which includes orientation, training, and mentorship. It suggests several strategies to optimize the role of APPs, such as providing education and specialty training programs, building collaborative practices, and improving reimbursement structures. The document mentions the challenges in optimizing the role of APPs, including misconceptions about their scope of practice, variability in role expectations, and the need for patient education about the role of APPs.<br /><br />Furthermore, the document discusses the importance of compensation structures that account for non-RVU (Relative Value Unit) generating work, as well as the significance of professional development opportunities for APPs, including leadership roles, clinical research participation, and clinical advancement. It also touches upon the various ancillary procedures that APPs can perform.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the value of optimizing the role of APPs in GI practice to provide efficient, high-quality patient care, increase access to care, and improve overall satisfaction and outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers.

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Sarah Enslin, PA-C

Keywords

advanced practice providers

APPs

gastroenterology clinical practice

physician shortage

specialized care

clinical assessments

onboarding process

reimbursement structures

patient education

professional development opportunities