FNPinLTC

Yes, you are correct about Medicare requirements- q2 months but can be alternating with APP. So the MD sees q4months. And yes, the NP is seeing most of the time because we are doing our reg visits but also all follow-ups. So, what is happening now is we are doing our APP reg visits, follow-ups for acute issues/changes, and now the MD reg visits but charting under the MD.

Is this a thing where you work in LTC facilities? NPs doing all the work (assessment, charting under MD name, plan, writing orders under MD name), then MD popping their head in the patients room later and "looking over the chart/plan" to agree or disagree. MDs are behind on reg visits so that is why this is being done. Job states the NPs are still getting the credit for the RVUs. Tell me more about the pros/cons of this, who else is doing this, what should I be aware of? Ethically it feels....icky.