Identify the impact of payments systems on nursing practice.

The impact of payment systems on nursing practice can be significant. Payment systems are used to reimburse healthcare services provided by nurses and other providers, and they also serve as an incentive for nurses to provide high-quality care. Payment systems can influence clinical decision-making when it comes to patient care, as nurses may prioritize treatments or prescriptions that will result in higher payments rather than the most effective treatment for the patient. Additionally, payment systems have created a variety of different roles for nurses such as utilization review nurse, case manager, and discharge planner with their associated reimbursement rates. This has increased complexity in nursing practice in terms of understanding the nuances of different payment models and regulations so that nurses can make sure they are accurately compensated for their work.