Practice Economics

VIDEO: Beware legal land mines when working with PAs, NPs


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE PHYSICIANS & HOSPITALS LAW INSTITUTE

AUSTIN, TEX. – As use of mid-level providers grows, legal risks for practices also can rise.

In this video interview at an American Health Lawyers Association conference, attorney Alex T. Krouse discusses common liability dangers that arise when working with physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Mr. Krouse also speaks about frequent billing errors that can happen within provider teams and breaks down the difference between physician supervision and physician collaboration.

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