Trends in advanced practice providers in plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2013-2021.

Das, Rishub Karan; Bittles, Olivia; Thayer, Wesley P; Drolet, Brian C; Perdikis, Galen · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2024

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This restrospective cohort study of Medicare payment data found increases in the number of advanced practice providers who bill for plastic and reconstructive surgery care. The growth in advanced practice providers is expected to continue in plastic surgery, and further investigation is needed to effectively integrate these providers into academic centers.

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