Deadly U.S. Heroin Overdoses Quadrupled in 5 Years
The latest statistics come as authorities in several parts of the United States grapple with opioid and heroin crises.
With Role Models, Can Minority Students Change Medicine’s Racial Imbalance?
The challenge is figuring out how to get more minorities into the field.
Hospitals Find Ways to Serve Patients on Demand
Extended hours, same-day appointments are fine, but not nearly enough to give today’s consumers the convenience and access they demand.
Social Media Posts Trigger Cyber Concerns
For hospitals, a seemingly innocent Facebook or Instagram post from a clinician can quickly turn into a cybersecurity vulnerability.
An Oncology Nurse’s Perspective on the Health Insurance Situation
One oncology infusion nurse offers her thoughts on the ACA.
Choosing Your Political Battles
One of the most challenging lessons new leaders learn is that not every battle is worth fighting.
Dave’s Blog: The PA Doctorate—Needed or Not?
Where does the doctorate for PAs fit in? Dave Mittman analyzes just that.
Nurse Practitioners Salute South Dakota for New Health Care Law
AANP applauds South Dakota for aligning with neighboring states to provide patients full and direct access to nurse practitioners.
Teaching Medical Students to Challenge ‘Unscientific’ Racial Categories
Medical students looking to score high on their board exams sometimes get a bit of uncomfortable advice: Embrace racial stereotypes.
Patients Expect Doctors to Help Share Health Records with Other Providers
There’s a fundamental shift towards patients having more control of their data and more say in how those data move.