Common use of Types of Primary Care Providers (PCPs Clause in Contracts

Types of Primary Care Providers (PCPs. The MCO is required to contract with a mix of PCPs to ensure the primary care needs of all enrollees are met. The MCO may designate the following providers as PCPs, as appropriate: • Certified nurse xxxxxxxx0; • Advanced practice nurses (e.g., nurse practitioners (NP)8); • Physician assistants; and • Physicians with the following specialties: General practice; Family practice; Internal medicine; Obstetrics/Gynecology; and Pediatrics.

Types of Primary Care Providers (PCPs. The MCO is required to contract with a mix of PCPs to ensure the primary care needs of all adult and pediatric enrollees are met. The MCO may designate the following providers as PCPs, as appropriate: •  Certified nurse xxxxxxxx0midwives8; •  Advanced practice nurses (e.g., nurse practitioners (NP)8NP)); •  Physician assistantsAssistants (PA); and •  Physicians with the following specialties: General practice; Family practice; Internal medicine; Obstetrics/Gynecology; and Pediatrics.

Types of Primary Care Providers (PCPs. The MCO is required to contract with a mix of PCPs to ensure the primary care needs of all adult and pediatric enrollees are met. The MCO may designate the following providers as PCPs, as appropriate: • Certified nurse xxxxxxxx0midwives8; • Advanced practice nurses (e.g., e.g. nurse practitioners (NP)8NP)); • Physician assistantsAssistants (PA); and • Physicians with the following specialties: General practice; Family practice; Internal medicine; Obstetrics/Gynecology; and Pediatrics.

Types of Primary Care Providers (PCPs. The MCO is required to contract with a mix of PCPs to ensure the primary care needs of all enrollees are met. The MCO may designate the following providers as PCPs, as appropriate: •  Certified nurse xxxxxxxx0; •  Advanced practice nurses (e.g., nurse practitioners (NP)8); •  Physician assistants; and •  Physicians with the following specialties: General practice; Family practice; Internal medicine; Obstetrics/Gynecology; and Pediatrics.