| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2660928 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2010 | 8 Pages |
BackgroundThis is a case study of an advanced practice nurse (APN) practice response to 2003 Medicare D-associated payer changes.DescriptionCase study of changes in population/services after implementation of Medicare D policy considerationsStudy designCase study with data at 3 time points and analyzed using descriptive statistics/central measures of tendency/dispersionResultsLargest changes found to affect public sector recipients/practice solvencyConclusionsUnintended consequences of healthcare policy change affect APN practice/health of vulnerable populations. Recommendations for entrepreneur APNs include supportive policy in addition to business preparation, education, and tools that generate safe strategies for alternate income streams during policy/payer changes.
