NPs and PAs Granted Telehealth Provisions Through Medicare
As a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now conduct telehealth services outside of rural areas for patients utilizing Medicare.
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AANP President Tackles COVID-19 Challenges Facing Nurse Practitioners
Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), spoke with Clinical Advisor amidst the rapidly expanding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States.
PAs and NPs Celebrate Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act in COVID-19 Legislation
The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act authorize PAs and NPs to order home healthcare services for Medicare patients.
Integrating ECG Technology Into Your Practice and Your Network Considerations for Efficiently Connecting ECG Solutions to Your EMR
Have you thought about the best way to integrate electrocardiogram technology into your practice?
Guidance Issued for Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients
Dedicated OR equipped with negative pressure system, dedicated anesthesia machine required.
Joint Commission Updates Language on Restraint and Seclusion Standards
To comply with Medicare and Medicaid regulations updated in September 2019, the Joint Commission is removing the term “licensed independent practitioner” from hospital restraint and seclusion standards.
American Thoracic Society Releases Statement in Response to COVID-19
The leadership of American Thoracic Society recently released a statement, as well as 2 fact sheets, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nurse Practitioner Workforce, Compensation on the Rise
The nurse practitioner workforce and compensation significantly increased in 2019.
Physician Assistant Workforce and Salaries Continue to Increase
Between 2017 and 2018, the number of certified PAs increased by 6.6% and the average annual salary increased by 12.4%.
Hand-Hygiene Adherence Varies at Critical Points of Care
Healthcare workers were more likely to partake in hand-hygiene protocols after contaminating tasks vs critical tasks and before such tasks.
Combating COVID-19: Best Practices That Clinicians Need to Know
How should clinicians combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their practice settings?
How to Avoid Racial Bias in Artificial Intelligence
As excitement grows around AI and the benefits it could have in healthcare, concerns remain about the technology’s pitfalls.
Greater Emphasis is Needed on Sleep Medicine for Child Neurology Trainees
Researchers report the need for more child neurology trainees to enter a sleep medicine fellowship in an effort to improve the outcomes of children with neurologic disorders that may be linked to sleep disruption.
NAPNAP President Tackles Challenges Facing Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
NAPNAP President Rajashree Koppolu, RN, MSN, CPNP, MSL, addresses the challenges facing pediatric nurses.
2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 30-Year Record High
More pedestrian crashes happening at night, with trucks, and with distracted drivers.
Mental Health Concerns Arise Amid COVID-19 Epidemic
The COVID-19 epidemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies, while also testing the resilience of healthcare workers and medical systems.
Reviewing 2019 Physician Assistant Legislative Wins
More than 115 PA-positive legislative or regulatory changes were made across 45 states in 2019.
IDH Prevalence Defined According to 2017 Guideline Increases, Does Not Predict CV Outcomes
Isolated diastolic hypertension, as defined in the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline was found to be more prevalent compared with IDH defined according to a 2003 recommendation.
Physician Assistant Students Embrace Stress Management Programs
Mindfulness and decentering training (MDT) can be introduced into a physician assistant curriculum to improve overall life satisfaction and perceived stress.
Compliance With FDA Reporting Guidelines for Clinical Trials Is Low, Not Improving
Cohort study data from 2018 to 2019 suggest poor compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration reporting requirements for clinical trial sponsors.
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