Challenges (and Solutions) for Independent Allied Health Practitioners
An Allied Health practitioner who has prescriptive, diagnostic, or simple practice authority without being subject to a physician’s supervision can engage in a truly independent practice; that might be as a sole practitioner, an independent contractor to one or more providers, groups, or systems, in a group setting with similarly situated professionals, or operating their own business. Some of the professionals who most frequently find themselves in this situation are chiropractors, dentists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, podiatrists, and psychologists. The increased earning potential and work freedom that comes with these practices also [...]
