SHM’s Web site has a link for “Non-Physician Provider Resources,” and the task force has continued to work on the content of this site. The priorities for expansion include adding staffing models, billing and documentation resources, value added by non-physician providers, and FAQs. The task force welcomes SHM members to submit documents for posting to the resource center.
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