T101 - PAs & APRNS: Emerging Trends & FAQs for 2023

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Location: Regency O

CE: 1 NAMSS CE Credits

Tomorrow's MSP® Skillsets: Legal, Risk Management, Clinical Competence, Medical Staff Bylaws & Policies/Procedures

Tricia M. Marriott, PA-C, MPAS, MJ Health Law, CHC (she/her/hers)

AssociateProfessor/Program Director & Dept Chair
University of Saint Joseph (CT)
Waterbury, Connecticut

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Greg P. Thomas, PA-C Emeritus, MPH (he/him/his)

Strategic Advisor to the CEO
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
St. Petersburg, Florida

Session Description: With over half a million PAs & APRNs practicing in the US, Medical Staff Professionals are increasingly navigating credentialing challenges related to these practitioners. This session will address the emerging trends in scope of practice and specialty practice, state laws and regulations, and certification/maintenance. FAQs collected from MSP inquiries and social media posts will be covered, including PA/NP interchangeability, FPPE/OPPE, data attribution, and risk management.

Learning Objectives:

Define education, training, certification, and credentialing for the PA and APRN professions.
Describe the similarities and differences between the PA & APRN professions that create challenges for credentialing committees and today's MSP.
List recent trends, regulatory changes, and resources to ensure Tomorrow's MSPs have the latest information on the PA & APRN professions.