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Depending on your state nursing practice act, payor regulations and hospital by-laws, an advanced practice nurse may bill for consults in the hospital setting. Some states require a collaborative agreement with a physician for this to occur. There are excellent resources about the topic of nurse billing on the CAPC website and on the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses website (www.hpna.org). This varies from state to state.
A medical director is helpful for program development because of the relationships he/she has with medical staff and the perspecive of medical practice he/she brings to the palliative care program. A physician champion is a critical element for successful programs.
This response was provided by PCLC Faculty Member:
Lyn Ceronsky, MS, APRN, BC
System Director
Fairview Health System
Palliative Care Leadership Center
Minneapolis, MN
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