A summary of AORN's efforts toward achieving recognition and reimbursement for RN first assistants

Palmer, Pat Niessner

doi:10.1016/s0001-2092(06)63903-3

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“…AORN has worked toward federal reimbursement for RNFA services since 1987 3 , In 1987, AORN initiated HR 2918, which was sponsored by Rep Cardiss Collins (D‐Ill). This bill included language that required budget neutral reimbursement.…”

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The only game in town

Watson¹

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confidence: 99%

The only game in town

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2002

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“…The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 permitted Medicare reimbursement to certain qualified physician assistants who delivered first assistant services to their employers (ie, surgeons). This 1986 act provided the impetus for AORN to seek federal reimbursement for RN first assistants (RNFAs) 17 …”

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Legislative restraints to nursing practice

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An RN First Assistant's Guide to Private Practice

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2003

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In 1984, AORN developed its first official statement on RN first assistant (RNFA) practice. This article is a guide for RNFAs seeking self-employment. The dynamics of change, with reference to the role of the RNFA, in perioperative nursing and entrepreneurship will be discussed. Nurses' responsibilities in this expanded role, methods of becoming a change agent, and methods of obtaining privileges to practice as a self-employed RNFA (ie, functioning under the supervision of a surgeon) in health care organizations will be identified. Current trends and issues influencing RNFA practice, including certification, reimbursement, practice setting, education, competition, and changes in health care, also will be discussed.

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A summary of AORN's efforts toward achieving recognition and reimbursement for RN first assistants

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

The only game in town

The only game in town

Legislative restraints to nursing practice

An RN First Assistant's Guide to Private Practice

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