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.
The Real Story About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Research shows that the condition is a true physiological disease. Here’s what to look for, and how PTs are helping those who have it.
5 Things I Wish I Had Learned in PT School
There are just some lessons that, as a PT, you simply cannot learn in a formal educational environment.
The Crucial Nature of Nurse Volunteerism
In recent weeks, we’ve heard of flooded nursing homes and hospitals, emergency evacuations, heroic deeds, and thousands of people — including nurses — going above and beyond the call of duty.
How to Help Your Fellow Nurses Deal with Disaster Relief
The American Nurses Foundation is collecting donations to support nurses in their disaster response and recovery following the recent hurricanes.
Keys to Successful EHR Selection in a Value-Based Care System
Providers need to find health IT companies offering a high degree of usability and integrated solutions during the EHR selection process for value-based care success.