The most important way we address this issue is by empowering our patients to request the services and provide them with effective tools to advocate for themselves. Nurse practitioners need to advocate for this type of approach to preventive health care and help patients achieve the goal of affordable preventive health care. Services not covered by insurance are billed directly to the patient. This approach has worked because we keep the prices charged affordable and work with the patient regarding payment plans. While this system may not be achievable within all locations, the concepts of a strong primary care focus and team approach can be implemented at any location.
Nurse practitioners have the knowledge and ability to effect positive change for their patients.
This is a way to affect that change and provide cost-effective quality health care. He is an adjunct instructor in the Nurse Practitioner Program.