Majority of Patients Expect Opioids After Surgery
Despite campaigns by the therapy community, and the government, to loosen the grip of opioids in the U.S., patients still expect them after surgery.
$16M: The Record Breaking Cost of a Data Breach
Anthem is being held accountable, to the tune of a record breaking $16,000,000, for cyber attacks that compromised protected health information.
Two Healthcare Majors Ranked “Most Valuable”
Two medical and health sciences and services fields of study were ranked in the top 10 most valuable college majors according to a new survey.
Nurses Still Underrepresented as “Expert Sources”
Though nurses are well-educated and intelligent, they are cited as expert sources in health news stories less than 2% of the time, according to a new study.
Great Side Hustles for Nurses
Though RNs make an average annual salary of $70,000, sometimes, a little extra cash can go a long way. Here are four side jobs perfect for nurses.
Dementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
As the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals are grappling with when and how to pose the question: “Do you have guns at home?”
Physicians Are Plagued by EHR, but Few Are Asking Them How to Improve It
Despite documentation burden being a leading factor of physician burnout, organizations and EHR vendors are barely asking physicians how to improve.
Demand for Newly Certified PAs is Strong
Demand is high and the job market is strong for newly certified PAs, according to a new report by the National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants.
Kim’s Blog: What If The Priority of Our Visit is Addressing Social Needs and Non-Compliance
Kim Spering encourages you to look for the real reasons patients don’t show up on time, don’t take their medications, and seem to go against medical advice.
Pharma Sales Growth Tied to Price Hikes
Of the roughly $23.3 billion in sales growth seen by 45 top pharmaceutical products, $14.3 billion of that has been tied to price increases, not demand.