Common use of Collaborative Practice Clause in Contracts

Collaborative Practice. A. The Employer and Union agree that it is in the best interest of the Employer, Employees, and patients for Employees to maximize their level of practice. To the extent possible, the Employer shall encourage the utilization of Employees at the top of their license and scope of practice for their role, within the boundaries of approved clinical privileges, and with the goal of enhancing Employee autonomy. Sharing or splitting of patient care visits with physicians will occur when medically necessary on a visit-by-visit basis. B. Although the Employer’s policies must be consistent with the applicable legal and regulatory framework in which the organization operates, it is not the intent of the Employer to utilize language in its governing documents, policies, or guidelines that is unnecessarily restrictive. In the event UPAMM identifies language used in the Employer’s governing documents and policies that appears more restrictive than what state law, federal regulations, accrediting agency rules, and/or payer policy allow, UPAMM may propose revisions for consideration through the Labor Management Committee. The Employer agrees to consider these proposals in good faith and provide feedback. C. Physician Assistants shall be enrolled with eligible health plans to enable billing for all eligible services by the Physician Assistant in accordance with federal regulations and rules set forth by third party payers. D. The University and Union agree to continue collaborating on topics of mutual interest regarding optimizing PA practice and autonomy. This will include standing agenda item(s) on monthly LMC meetings, and may include creation of ad hoc work groups or meetings that include invested parties with decision making authority.