NUR711 WK 7 DISCUSSION: Reimbursement Issues

NUR711 WK 7 DISCUSSION: Reimbursement Issues

Reimbursement Issues

Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to explore the DNP-prepared nurse’s role as a member of the interprofessional team to design systems that optimize reimbursement with a goal to improve the quality of patient care. You will examine the influence of healthcare reimbursement on nursing practice, clinical outcomes, and cost issues.

Instructions

Reflect upon your readings and professional experience regarding reimbursement issues and address the following:

1. Analyze if value-based insurance reimbursement influences clinical outcomes and healthcare equity.
2. Determine the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in influencing nursing practice with regard to reimbursement.

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Program Competencies

This discussion enables the student to meet the following program competencies:

1. Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice. (POs 3, 5)

1. Uses analytic methods to translate critically appraised research and other evidence into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements. (POs 3, 5)

1. Appraises current information systems and technologies to improve healthcare. (POs 6, 7)

1. Analyzes healthcare policies to advocate for equitable healthcare and social justice to all populations and those at risk due to social determinants of health. (POs 2, 9)

1. Leads others in professional identity, advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, resilience, and accountability in selecting, implementing, and evaluating clinical care. (POs 1, 4)

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Examine the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in leading financial planning and management across healthcare settings. (PCs 5, 8; POs 2, 4, 9)

1. Develop strategies to lead project planning, implementation, management, and evaluation to promote high-value healthcare. (PCs 1, 3, 4; POs 3, 5, 7)