June 2017 PMID 28234756

A Comparison of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Primary Care Physicians' Patterns of Practice and Quality of Care in Health Centers.

Ellen T Kurtzman, Burt S Barnow

Mentions

62
Peak: 3 in Dec 2020
across 5 sources since Jun 2017

Extended reach

9,602
potential audience

Total likes

104

Video views

3,788

Mentions per month

Jun 2017 – Dec 2022

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates strong interest in the quality and scope of care provided by different healthcare professionals, with some users citing specific studies (e.g., the 2017 research by Kurtzman et al.) and discussing implications for rural healthcare or team practice. Words like 'support,' 'research,' and 'study' indicate a focus on evidence-based debate, while others challenge dismissed claims, reflecting moderate engagement and potential influence on ongoing healthcare policy discussions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the study’s findings that NPs and PAs provide comparable quality of care to physicians.

InterestHigh interest

The varied comments show high interest in understanding the data, role scope, and healthcare implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific studies, challenge misconceptions, and analyze practice scopes, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to shape opinions on policy and practice, especially regarding expanding provider roles and addressing healthcare gaps.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compares how nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and primary care physicians (PCMDs) provide care in health centers, using data from 2006-2010, and finds that NPs and PAs generally offer similar quality of care as PCMDs.
  • Most patient outcomes showed no significant difference in care quality between these providers, though NPs and PAs were more likely to provide counseling on smoking cessation and health education.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that NPs and PAs can effectively deliver comparable primary care services in community health centers, supporting their expanded roles under the Affordable Care Act.]

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Josh Smith
@JSmithThatsMe · X

@writesolution It took so much time (aka my coffee break during precharting) to find studies in both crit care and primary care. But, ya know, anecdotes are good too. https://t.co/5AvXch3GVG https://t.co/PdADlUPu8o There are so many issues in healthcare. And we’re fighting over the wrong ones

Apr 15, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 324 followers View post →
Bryan Boling
@bryanboling · X

@haydonmp @Buddababa @DavidJuurlink https://t.co/fB1OPl2qzn

Sep 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,298 followers View post →
Doctor of Medical Science, PA-C
@PA_Dr703 · X

@VP_PAC @billyrubin2012 @PAsRTSolution1 @MikeSacks_PA @MikeNieraeth_PA @pas4t @PAsForOTP @pa4jc @SvenThePA @stacipac @IdahoStatesman @PA https://t.co/Y0LJa53Xhm https://t.co/dwuCOucq7r https://t.co/tdNXXqFGps

Aug 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 67 followers View post →
Naked Emperor
@emporer_naked · X

@IN_Physicians @MidlevelWTF @Rebekah_Bernard Here you go.. https://t.co/LdV0UB9CUS

Apr 13, 2021 · 1 like · 385 followers View post →
Dr. Emerson
@SciSnark · X

@HalstedMD @htubbscooley_RN Kurtzman ET, Barnow BS. A comparison of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and primary care physicians’ patterns of practice and quality of care in health centers. Med Care. 2017;55(6):615-622. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000000689.

Oct 4, 2020 · 691 followers View post →
Ben
@Kensinghenge · X

@DrBradHolland No, the team really doesn't. https://t.co/4iKXnZijN0

Apr 8, 2021 · 584 followers View post →

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Puckford Cattington
@WorstLatino · X

@out2sea90210 @hay_lindsey @scjms @ml_barnett https://t.co/LKksTzhTsU

Dec 16, 2022 · 88 followers View post →
Chelsea Eastman, PA-C
@chelsea_pac · X

@fartstarter1 @PhysicianChange Where's your data? You've made a highly offensive and broadly incorrect statement about APPs yet studies show we provide quality care to patients. https://t.co/D3UltYdYhP

May 9, 2021 · 15 followers View post →
Josh Smith
@JSmithThatsMe · X

@writesolution It took so much time (aka my coffee break during precharting) to find studies in both crit care and primary care. But, ya know, anecdotes are good too. https://t.co/5AvXch3GVG https://t.co/PdADlUPu8o There are so many issues in healthcare. And we’re fighting over the wrong ones

Apr 15, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 324 followers View post →
Naked Emperor
@emporer_naked · X

@IN_Physicians @MidlevelWTF @Rebekah_Bernard Here you go.. https://t.co/LdV0UB9CUS

Apr 13, 2021 · 1 like · 385 followers View post →
Ben
@Kensinghenge · X

@DrBradHolland No, the team really doesn't. https://t.co/4iKXnZijN0

Apr 8, 2021 · 584 followers View post →
קלמן
@KalBerg123 · X

@Carda_momo_ @BotanyDad @ramencult At the same time because they spend more time with patients they are more likely to provide smoking cessation counseling and health education/counseling https://t.co/x7bspl5ytb

Feb 14, 2021 · 249 followers View post →
Trish J
@TrishJaye · X

@aroxxane11 @scoundrool @heyysamira @sigmunddreud @h_studer @basslust1 @lauren_angelone @AshyMalik No one is replacing doctors. It’s a different scope of practice working in tandem with other professionals. The research simply doesn’t support your concerns in a primary care context. See this study on 30 million visits: https://t.co/eyPvhfgSd8

Jan 14, 2021 · 216 followers View post →
Zachariah Smith
@zsmithrn_smith · X

@RichMcHugh @NewsNationNow Just gonna leave this here https://t.co/yc1FPDdipQ And here https://t.co/mk1bSjYwnU https://t.co/Wt19h1wrWF This half asses journalism doesnt negate years of studies.

Dec 17, 2020 · 52 followers View post →
Zachariah Smith
@zsmithrn_smith · X

@BjaEkin @AlanThecoombs @RichMcHugh @NewsNationNow https://t.co/yc1FPDdipQ Maybe you should do the research and actually understand better.

Dec 17, 2020 · 52 followers View post →
Dr. Emerson
@SciSnark · X

@HalstedMD @htubbscooley_RN Kurtzman ET, Barnow BS. A comparison of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and primary care physicians’ patterns of practice and quality of care in health centers. Med Care. 2017;55(6):615-622. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000000689.

Oct 4, 2020 · 691 followers View post →
♑️icolę Sçhtupak
@NIKIZ11 · X

@HalstedMD @aaeminfo https://t.co/ak69wyMXOr Here’s more

Sep 23, 2020 · 162 followers View post →
Bryan Boling
@bryanboling · X

@haydonmp @Buddababa @DavidJuurlink https://t.co/fB1OPl2qzn

Sep 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,298 followers View post →
Doctor of Medical Science, PA-C
@PA_Dr703 · X

@VP_PAC @billyrubin2012 @PAsRTSolution1 @MikeSacks_PA @MikeNieraeth_PA @pas4t @PAsForOTP @pa4jc @SvenThePA @stacipac @IdahoStatesman @PA https://t.co/Y0LJa53Xhm https://t.co/dwuCOucq7r https://t.co/tdNXXqFGps

Aug 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 67 followers View post →
Karen Lin BSN, RN
@klinRN · X

@GM4Med @missmedstudent NP independent practice in primary care is actually quite appropriate and necessary to reduce the provider gap in many rural communities. Would love to hear your thoughts on this study: https://t.co/ChFYz9PmM4

Aug 6, 2020 · 71 followers View post →
rosanna
@rosanna_rago · X

@harrislakers123 Here's an example of one such study: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000000689

Feb 27, 2020 · 559 followers View post →