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...whine, whine, whine. Yep, no surprise there. However, if only one of four accreditation entities does not allow NP's to lead Medical Homes, there's really no stopping NP's from actually leading Medical Homes in the 22 states where independent practice is allowed.
thanks for the article, NRSKarenRN
Just for clarification about what a Medical Home is: The Medical Home Model of Care
A great panel discussion last week on this topic on Politico, featuring the President of AAFP and the President of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as Donna Shalala and others.
Pro Health Care Breakfast Briefing: Defining the Scope of Practice - POLITICO.com
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Medscape Sept 2012 article:
NPs Should Not Lead Medical Homes, AAFP Says