Can mid-level/non-physician practitioners such as nurse practitioners receive the higher payment under CMS 2370-F?

The final rule specifies that services must be delivered under the Medicaid physician services benefit. This means that higher payment also will be made for primary care services rendered by practitioners working under the personal supervision of a qualifying physician. The rule makes clear that, while deferring to state requirements regarding supervision, the expectation is that physicians assume professional responsibility for the services provided under their supervision. This usually means that the physicians are legally liable for the quality of the services provided by individuals they're supervising. If this is not the case, the practitioners would be viewed as practicing independently and would not be eligible for higher payments.