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.
Uninsured Rate Falls To Record Low Of 8.8%
The latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau showed the nation’s uninsured rate dropped to 8.8 percent. It had been 9.1 percent in 2015.
PCPs Spend More than Half of Workdays Interacting with EHRs
A new study of 142 family medicine physicians shows they spend an exorbitant amount of their day on clerical or administrative tasks.
When Insurers Save, Patients and Doctors Pay
As insurers ratchet up utilization management, doctors’ paperwork burden increases and patients must jump through endless administrative hoops to access care.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Call NPs or PAs
Use of slang like mid-level and extender contribute to a public misunderstanding of our role; they imply a need for dependence on physicians, and they obfuscate the uniqueness of our profession.