Advanced practice providers (APPs) are a valuable resource to help organizations expand access, better manage patients, and deliver cost-effective care. To maximize ROI, leaders must shift to a centralized strategy for deploying and managing APPs as providers.

Key One

Deploy APPs autonomously to advance strategic goals

Codify autonomous APP roles that support organization-wide goals. Move from physician-driven pilots to a centralized deployment strategy that aligns to the metrics that matter most to group success.

• Deployment Models Overview
• Metro Health Patient Education Flyers
• OhioHealth Business Case Template

Key Two

Centralize onboarding and clinical training

Invest in an organization-wide approach to onboarding and training APPs. Onboard physicians and APPs together to set shared expectations for your provider workforce. Develop a centralized clinical training program for APPs to streamline physician workload and ensure more consistent skill development.

• How Advocate Developed a Group-Wide APP Training Program
• How Atrium Health Established a System-Wide APP Training Fellowship
• Core Competency Starter List
• WellSpan Health Onboarding Handbook

Key Three

Pay the care team performance-based compensation

Shift APP compensation to more closely mirror physician compensation and align the care team around shared incentives such as productivity, quality, and patient experience.

• APP Compensation Models
• Team-Based Care Compensation Models

Key Four

Involve APPs in group governance

Create leadership roles for APPs and give them representation on governing bodies to increase engagement and reduce turnover. Hire a senior APP leader to oversee your entire enterprise.

• Reliant Primary Care APP Chief Job Description
• Valley Health Director of APPs Job Description
• Formalizing an Inpatient APP Governance Structure
  
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