Kim’s Blog: Regeneration of the Mind and Spirit
Caring for patients, takes not only an extraordinary amount of knowledge and skill, but also caring. How can we make sure we’re mentally up for the task?
We Need Nurses More Than Ever. Why Are We Letting Them Burn Out?
The combination of an exodus of RNs and an influx of aging patients could create a health care crisis.
Let’s Stop Blaming Hospitals for Every Security Breach
Yes, health entities need to be held responsible for protecting patient data but public shaming isn’t making that happen. There’s a better way forward.
Best Practices for Hospitals Looking to Stay Organized
As healthcare grows in new and innovative ways and more technology is added to healing and healthcare, HR faces many new challenges.
Why Physicians Don’t Want to Retire
A study found most physicians wanted to keep working due to enjoying practicing medicine, the social aspects of their work, and the want to maintain their lifestyle.
AMA Urges Senate to Oppose Graham-Cassidy Bill
The AMA calls for the Senate to shut down Graham-Cassidy, which they say would result in millions of Americans losing health coverage.
The Pros and Cons of NP and PA Role Expansion
Now recognized as a “strategic necessity,” role expansion for these 2 occupations has implications for job satisfaction, burnout, and work-related stress.
Wage Gap Between Female and Male PAs Persists
Despite 70% of PAs being female, they earn significantly less than their male counterparts, a new study has found.
BU Wins $20M for NSF Engineering Research Center
The recipient’s ultimate goal is to advance nano-bio-manufacturing methods that could lead to large-scale fabrication of functional heart tissue, which could replace diseased or damaged muscle after a heart attack.
FDA Moves To Guard Against Abuse Of ‘Orphan Drug’ Program
The FDA is changing the way it approves medicines known as “orphan drugs” after revelations that drugmakers may be abusing a law intended to help patients with rare diseases.