Legislation Passed in Missouri Increases Autonomy for Physician Assistants
Senate Bill 514 will allow physician assistants to practice with more physician collaboration and less physician supervision.
My Practice
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
Most clinicians not trained to ID medication nonadherence
Approximately 30% to 50% of U.S adults do not adhere to long-term medications.
Clinician satisfaction with EHRs down
Overall, clinicians were less satisfied with the ability of EHRs to improve care and with ease of use in 2012 versus 2010.
Antibiotic overuse must be avoided
How can I avoid unnecessary antibiotic use while still satisfying my patients?
Experts recommend 10 patient safety strategies for healthcare providers
An expert panel is strongly encouraging the immediate adoption of evidence-based strategies to reduce infections and improve patient safety.
Desperation leads patients online for Rx meds
Clinicians must carefully question our patients about the source of their prescription drugs to make sure they are obtaining these products from legitimate sources.
Sequestration hits Medicare, U.S. health agencies
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse.
The trouble with finding a preceptor
The demand for qualified nurse practitioners to precept students is outpacing supply. How can we change this?
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