PMID- 32751042 OWN - NLM STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE LR - 20200805 IS - 2380-9426 (Electronic) IS - 2380-9418 (Linking) VI - 10 IP - 1 DP - 2017 TI - U.S. Health Policy and Practice: The Doctor of Nursing Practice and Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions. PG - 50-55 LID - 10.1891/2380-9418.10.1.50 [doi] AB - The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) provides a link between health policy and practice. This article provides an overview of the current legislation influencing the care and management of the nation's largest, fastest growing, and costliest patient population-those with multiple chronic conditions. The DNP who remains informed and knowledgeable about the legislative changes directing practice and reimbursement will be prepared to demonstrate quality and value in an era of transparency. A brief overview of merit incentive reimbursement and alternative payment models are described as the United States moves toward population-based health. FAU - Kuebler, Kim AU - Kuebler K AD - Multiple Chronic Conditions Resource Center, Savannah, Georgia drkimkuebler@gmail.com. LA - eng PT - Journal Article PL - United States TA - J Dr Nurs Pract JT - Journal of doctoral nursing practice JID - 101685366 SB - IM OTO - NOTNLM OT - doctor of nursing practice OT - health policy OT - multiple chronic conditions OT - value-based payment EDAT- 2017/01/01 00:00 MHDA- 2017/01/01 00:01 CRDT- 2020/08/06 06:00 PHST- 2020/08/06 06:00 [entrez] PHST- 2017/01/01 00:00 [pubmed] PHST- 2017/01/01 00:01 [medline] AID - 10/1/50 [pii] AID - 10.1891/2380-9418.10.1.50 [doi] PST - ppublish SO - J Dr Nurs Pract. 2017;10(1):50-55. doi: 10.1891/2380-9418.10.1.50.