Advanced practice professionals (APP) have medical training but are not physicians. APPs have more advanced training and independence than do allied health professionals, and they play an increasingly important role in today’s healthcare industry. Some states allow independent practice by nurse practitioners (NP), physician assistants (PA), and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), which are the most common APPs in most hospitals. APPs in an organization might also include certified nurse-midwives, optometrists, and psychologists.

Returning to practice or reengaging in specific practice areas can be a daunting process, both for physicians and for the hospitals where they seek to practice. Every year, large numbers of physicians seek to return to practice after an extended voluntary absence from patient care. Others have never left practice but are requesting to expand or change their scope of practice and refresh skill sets they have not used in several years.

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