44 Million Reasons to Expand Scope of Practice
13% of the population of the U.S. now lives in a county that is experiencing a primary care physician shortage. Advanced practitioners could very well be the answer.
New Guidances Issued to Promote Generic Drug Access and Drug Price Competition
The guidances issued today by the FDA are part of a larger initiative by the administration to increase patient access to high-quality generics.
Healthcare Jobs Grow for the 95th Month in a Row
When it comes to jobs, the healthcare sector remains strong, accounting for 16.5% of the total jobs added in the U.S. in August.
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Debate Heats Up – Again
Mandated staffing ratios are set to head to a vote in November in one state, after years of nurses fighting for safer nurse-to-patient numbers, but it may not be an easy win.
“Female Physicians Do Not Work as Hard,” Claimed Physician Now Facing Backlash
The statement, which was made in the Women in Medicine issue of the Dallas Medical Journal, has prompted viral levels of backlash across the internet.
Tired of Peer-to-Peer Phone Calls with the Insurance Company?
There are techniques and processes you can develop to make your life easier when dealing with the oft-labeled “bureaucratic nightmare” of insurance companies.
Advanced Practitioners Contribute Greatly to Cancer Care
The first large-scale study of NPs and PAs in oncology shows that not only are advanced practitioners directly involved in patient care, but they also like their jobs.
China Withholding Deadly Flu Samples from U.S. Researchers
Americans have zero immunity against the deadly H7N9 flu, and China is refusing to share much-needed samples with U.S. Researchers hoping to combat a potential outbreak.
Physical Therapy Has a Sexual Harassment Problem
More than 80% of PTs and PTAs report experiencing sexual harassment at some point in their career, a staggering number that has not declined since it was first reported 20 years ago.
Subscription Box Keeps Senior Therapy Going After You Leave
The gift box, created and curated by two COTAs, keeps senior citizens connected to their families, while also keeping them active, independent, and engaged.