For Pharmacists and Dietitians, it will provide a well respected tool to help lobby for reimbursement in the states. Pharmacists and dietitians are beginning to see reimbursement for their clinical services in many states. This should help sell their validation of skills 12. For Nurses, it very likely may help you with reimbursement. But for everyone, it is a verification of your clinical experience and expertise, it tells the public you have put yourself on the line to document your expertise.
Some employers increase pay when people attain certifications.
Some jobs require certifications for employment, i.e., CDE required. That is not definitely decided at this point. The American Nurses Association is evaluating their designation for Advanced Practice Nurses. This credential will need to fit the new designation. It is important to AADE leadership and others, that we be consistent from discipline to discipline.