ICAN Act Aims to Remove Medicare, Medicaid Barriers to APRNs
ICAN Act would authorize APRNs to order and supervise cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and order diabetic shoes under Medicare, Medicaid.
ICAN Act would authorize APRNs to order and supervise cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and order diabetic shoes under Medicare, Medicaid.
Respondents overwhelmingly said Medicare indirect billing is antiquated, but considerable debate exists over the 85% reimbursement rate for NPs and PAs.
The PA profession is growing, but large gaps in health care access remain. Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, discusses how to utilize PAs to reduce health disparities.
Dr Ferrara discusses how to lobby for full practice authority and provides updates on federal legislation for NPs.
AMA president Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, and dermatologist David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, tell us their thoughts and experiences on the challenges patients face in accessing methotrexate for psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases.
The final rule takes effect in 60 days and consumers will be able to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers as soon as mid-October.
Implicit bias and systemic racism continues to challenge nurse practitioners of color. Breaking the glass ceiling of color will be one way to gain a seat at the table.
Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
Patients who were already enrolled in the ACA at the beginning of this year are also entitled to the increased financial aid.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians should be extremely mindful of assessing their own symptoms before making the decision about whether to treat patients or stay home.