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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Growing Role of PAs in Dermatology
Cynthia F. Griffith, MPAS, PA-C, and Peter A. Young, MPAS, PA-C, discuss the challenges faced by PAs in dermatology practice.
Mobile Stroke Units: The Barriers to Timely tPA Administration in the US
Two neurologists discuss the barriers to timely tPA administration in acute stroke, including the implementation of mobile stroke units.
Founder of Virginia Association of Minority PAs Discusses Challenges in the Field
Dr Sapre’s interest in medicine began during years of dealing with an illness, when she was labeled a “drug addict” and accused of “faking” her symptoms. Once she became a PA, she furthered her mission for diversity, equity, and inclusion by starting the Virginia Association of Minority PAs.
Safe Staffing Bill to Address Hospital Nursing Crisis Reintroduced Into Congress
Nurses refute claims of a shortage and say many of the 1 million nurses with active licenses are not working because of unsafe staffing.
Gender-Affirming Care Has a Long History in the US – And Not Just for Transgender People
After first transgender medical clinic opened in the US, cisgender and intersex children began receiving similar treatments even earlier – often without their consent.
Utah is First State to Sign PA Licensure Compact Bill into Law
Utah’s Governor Cox signs bill that recognizes a collaborative agreement between a PA and a physician or employer.
Dr Jessica Peck Makes Clarion Call to Leaders to Include Nurses at the Table
Dr Jessica Peck advocates for governmental and systems-based organizational change to protect and grow the nursing profession at NAPNAP 2023.
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