DNP Sued for Referring to Herself as Doctor
By referring to herself as Dr Sarah, the complaint said she unfairly elevated her position among health care providers who identify themselves as NPs.
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As Medicaid Purge Begins, ‘Staggering Numbers’ of Americans Lose Coverage in 2023
The overwhelming majority of people who have lost coverage in most states were dropped because of technicalities, not because state officials determined they no longer meet Medicaid income limits.
Providing Compassionate Care to LGBTQ+ Patients: 5 Insights and Strategies for APPs
Expert outlines strategies for providing culturally competent care that respects the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ patients.
AAPA 2023 Annual Award Winners Announced
Recipients of the annual awards were announced during AAPA 2023 meeting.
Opvee Nasal Spray Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose
This is the first FDA approval of nalmefene HCI in a nasal spray formulation.
US Department of Labor Awards $78 Million in Grants to Train Nurse Educators
The goal of the grant is to fix the constrained nurse and advanced practice registered nurse pipeline by adding more nurse educators.
US Health Care Crisis: Adults Are Still Skipping Health Care Postpandemic
Patients believe that PAs can be part of the solution to the health care crisis in the US.
Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated
As marijuana has become far more mainstream, potent, and sometimes dangerous, uneven regulation at the state and federal levels leaves consumers at risk.
Iowa Removes PA Supervision Requirement
Iowa signed into law HF 424, legislation that removes the requirement for a PA to be supervised by a physician to practice medicine.
DEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
Extension through November 11, 2023, gives DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1.
Federal Rules Don’t Require Period Product Ingredients on Packaging Labels. States Are Stepping In
Although two states have passed laws requiring the disclosure of ingredients on menstrual product packaging, advocates want more transparency across the US.
Black Mothers Trapped in Unsafe Neighborhoods Signal the Stressful Health Toll of Gun Violence in the US
Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression among Black mothers living in the US.
NCCPA Report Outlines Trends in PA Profession
Latest NCCPA report shows a steep increase in practicing PAs and outlines top specialties, average salary, satisfaction rates, and burnout levels
New DEA Training Requirement Coming in June for Opioid Use Disorder
All DEA-registered clinicians must meet a one-time, 8-hour training requirement for opioid or other substance use disorder. Learn whether your past training meets the requirement.
White Spaces Are Not Safe for Black Faces, Says Shondra J. Brown, FNP-BC
Shondra J Brown, FNP-BC, uses her platform to help Black professionals navigate predominantly White workplaces and encourages them not to conform.
Ethics of Accounting in Health Care: Prioritizing Cost vs Medical Care
Author discusses the ethics of disclosing the cost of treatments to patients before prescribing them and weighing financial risk vs medical care.
ICAN Act Improves Access to APRNs for Medicare, Medicaid Patients
The ICAN Act would allow APRNs to provide more comprehensive health care services to Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Arizona and Montana Update PA Practice Laws
Arizona and Montana move to collaboration requirements for experienced PAs with recent legislative wins.
No-Cost Preventive Services Are Now in Jeopardy. Here’s What You Need to Know
A federal judge’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act is by no means the final word. Here are key issues to watch as the case works its way through the legal system.
FDA Updates Opioid Analgesic Labeling to Help Guide Prescribing Decisions
A warning about opioid-induced hyperalgesia has been added to the prescribing information.
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