Week 7: Discussion: History of Reimbursement Issues

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. We 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 how healthcare reimbursement influences your nursing practice.

2. Examine how the value-based insurance design (VBID) influences clinical outcomes and cost issues.