Abstract

Advanced practice providers (APPs) have become an integral part of surgical practice over the past 50 years. Understanding the clinical roles of Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provides insight into practice norms, collaborative opportunities, the nuances of APP independent practice trends, billing practices, and current practice challenges.Exploring the history, education, and current practice environment of APPs allows a sophisticated understanding of their roles in the inpatient/facility and outpatient/office settings. This article explores the impact of APPs on access to care, and their role across the overall healthcare landscape in the United States particularly as government and healthcare continue to intersect.The aim of this work is to provide the reader with a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing the current practice of APPs working in surgical fields in the United States and to foster an authentic appreciation of the existing complexities of APPs practicing in the field of surgery in the context of the current evolving national healthcare landscape.

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