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.
PT Supported Opioid Bill Ready for President’s Signature
Landmark legislation to fight the opioid epidemic, supported by the APTA, is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
How to Ask for Referrals Without Freaking Out
Asking for referrals is a necessity to grow your practice and make it thrive, but some therapists are uncomfortable doing so.
Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices
Pharmacists will no longer have to keep it a secret when the cash price for a prescription is less than what someone would pay using their insurance plan.
Healthcare Continues Adding Jobs; Unemployment Hits 49 Year Low
The unemployment rate is at a 49 year low, and healthcare’s steady and consistent job growth is one factor as to why.
Nursing Jobs, Cost of Living, & Where to Hang Your Hat
Making decisions about your work-style and lifestyle can be fraught with anxiety and concern about the future—let’s unpack that conundrum.
$949M: Possible Cost of Mass. Nurse Staffing Ratio Mandate
The debate around the proposed nurse staffing ratio mandate on the ballot in Massachusetts rages on, with new figures estimating it could cost up to $949M.