Reviewing 2019 Physician Assistant Legislative Wins
More than 115 PA-positive legislative or regulatory changes were made across 45 states in 2019.
Physician Assistants
Provider Social Media Pages: Supportive or Perilous?
Although provider social media pages are great for networking and collaboration, they can also threaten patient confidentiality and shine a negative light on the clinical abilities of providers who post.
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.
Say Goodbye to High-Stakes Recertification? NCCPA Pilots Alternative Recertification Testing
Many providers who are required to take recertification examinations feel as though standard CMS is just as effective in skill maintenance as studying and sitting for a 200-question examination.
Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
Rural America is falling behind in many of the top health categories, including heart disease, cancer, and lower life expectancy.
Exploring Causes of Burnout Among APPs
Job Stressors, burnout, and an imbalance between work and family may all negatively affect advanced practice provider engagement.
APPs Can Help Fill Provider Gaps in Cardiopulmonary Care
Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the status of the current cardiopulmonary workforce and any projected need for additional cardiopulmonary providers.
Advance Practice Providers Still Encounter Barriers to Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers sought to describe the practice patterns of NPs and PAs, understand the barriers these providers face in providing buprenorphine treatment, and compare them with their physician counterparts and across varying levels of practice autonomy.
Are Primary Care Clinicians Satisfied With Their Jobs?
Health care employee job satisfaction in primary care clinics ranges by gender and job type.
Growing Number of PAs Seeing, Treating Mental Health Disorders
Researchers sought to document and describe the contributions of certified PAs across practice areas in addressing mental health conditions.
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