Frank About Health - Nurse Practitioners Need a Seat at the Table

In this episode of Frank About Health, Frank R. Harrison is joined by nurse practitioner leader and entrepreneur Lynn Rapsilber, alongside healthcare strategist and coach Phyllis Quinlan, for a timely conversation about why one of the most essential healthcare workers in America is still struggling to practice, lead, and thrive. While nurse practitioners are trusted providers on the front lines of chronic disease management and community care, the discussion reveals how regulatory barriers, lack of business training, and outdated reimbursement models continue to limit their impact and restrict patient access in the process. Together, Frank, Lynn, and Phyllis unpack the real-world consequences of scope-of-practice restrictions, rising educational debt, and monopolized control over coding and reimbursement by institutions such as the American Medical Association. Phyllis brings a broader systems and leadership lens to the conversation, helping frame these challenges within a larger transformation of healthcare delivery and previewing an upcoming Frank About Health mini-series focused on the Nurse Practitioner Experience. The episode moves beyond critique to spotlight collaboration, collective advocacy, and practical pathways for elevating nurse practitioner voices—making it essential listening for clinicians, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in building a more sustainable, patient-centered healthcare system. Lynn Rapsilber: Website: www.nnpen.org/Lynn-Rapsilber Consulting Page: www.npbusinessconsultants.info/about-lynn.html LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynn-rapsilber-dnp-anp-bc-faanp-b6238114/ Phyllis Quinlan: Website: mfwconsultants.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/phyllisquinlancoachspeaker/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/phyllisquinlanofficial/?hl=en