Inside the Numbers: MedAxiom's 2026 APP Compensation and Utilization Survey Report Review

Description

How are leading cardiovascular programs utilizing and supporting advanced practice providers (APPs)? Join Maureen Knechtel, Nicole Dellise and Karen Wilson for a review of MedAxiom's latest national APP compensation and utilization benchmarks, including trends in staffing models, productivity, compensation and clinical deployment. Learn what the data reveals about the evolving role of APPs and how organizations are using these insights to improve onboarding, optimize care teams, and build a sustainable cardiovascular workforce. Attendees will leave with practical benchmarks and strategies to evaluate their own APP programs.

Access on Demand

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of International Institute for Continuing Medical Education and MedAxiom. International Institute for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

International Institute for Continuing Medical Education designates the live format for this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Live activity date: August 20, 2026

International Institute for Continuing Medical Education designates the enduring format for this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring activity dates: August 20, 2026 – August 20, 2029

Other Healthcare Professionals:

Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Visit the ANCC’s website for more information.

Pharmacists

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Physician Assistants

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 Financial Disclosures

The following planners, faculty, reviewers or staff have relevant financial relationships to disclose: 

Name	Commercial Interest	Conflict of Interest	Activity role
Nicole Dellise	Medtronic	Faculty, Consulting	Faculty/Planner
	Cytokinetics	Advisory Board

 

“I have at present or have had within the last 24 months, a financial relationship with one or more ineligible companies.”

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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure

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