Utilization of PA/NP Workforce in the Current Healthcare Environment

Evolution and transformational change is inevitable in the current healthcare environment. Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are the fastest growing healthcare professionals. Medical practices and hospital systems recognize the need to ensure optimal utilization of their PA and NP workforce. National data show employers experience greater profit and productivity when they effectively utilize PAs and NPs. During the panel, participants will learn more about national trends, as well as how the PA/NP workforce can have a significant impact on patient access, outcomes and satisfaction and the positive impact PAs and NPs can have on an organization’s financial bottom line. The panel will discuss techniques to measure and document utilization, using metrics such as productivity, quality, provider work satisfaction and resource utilization. This panel will discuss best practices for building sustainable leadership models and career pathways for PAs and NPs in a healthcare organization or medical practice.

Moderator: Dr. Jim Allard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer HCA Healthcare

Medical City Arlington

Panelists:

Karen Holmes

Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor Scott & White

Charlene Kesee, DBA, FACHE, FACMPE

Clinical Department Administrator

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Diana Mendoza, MPAS, PA-C

Director, APPs Pediatric Specialties

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Host or Publisher ACHE of North Texas