Practice and Productivity of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Outpatient Oncology Clinics at National Comprehensive Cancer Network Institutions

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study attempting to characterize PA/NP clinical activities and define productivity benchmarks at NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Given the increasing complexity of oncologic care and the increased population of patients with cancer and cancer survivors requiring that care, PAs/NPs have the potential to fill important roles in both outpatient and inpatient care settings.