Demand for Advanced Practice Providers (“APPs”, inclusive of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives) is rapidly increasing across the country, driven by several underlying macro themes. APPs are amongst the most sought after health care providers due to their ability to address critical primary care shortages at a lower cost and their role servicing many of the fastest growing sub-verticals within healthcare. While historically APPs (commonly referred to as “mid-levels”) were viewed as an extension of a practicing physician, many are practicing independently or as critical employees of fast growing organizations.

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