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.
Physician Assistants
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.
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%.
Combating COVID-19: Best Practices That Clinicians Need to Know
How should clinicians combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their practice settings?
Reviewing 2019 Physician Assistant Legislative Wins
More than 115 PA-positive legislative or regulatory changes were made across 45 states in 2019.
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.
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