Research Grants
Funding For:
Patient Outcomes and Cost Variations across Different Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Levels
Health Care Management / Cost & Quality / Health Care Reform
Recipient:
Cynthia Chih-Ying Li, University of Texas Medical Branch
Grant Period:
Apr 01, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
AMOUNT:
$49,343.00
Summary of the Project:
In several states, executive orders issued during the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily permitted nurse practitioners to work autonomously, without the oversight of a physician. This study aims to explore how different levels of authorized nursing practice across the country affected patient outcomes, subsequent health care utilization, and associated costs.