EAACI Position Paper on the Role of Mobile Heath in Allergy Management
A task force created by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology released recommendations and an action plan for the potential of mobile health in allergology.
Practice Management
Updated Physician Assistant Research Agenda to Reflect Impact of Profession
The National Physician Assistant Research Agenda has been updated to accurately reflect the profession’s impact on health outcomes as seen by other healthcare professionals.
Health Impacts of Immigrant Deportation in the United States
Threats of mass deportation may have a significant effect on the health of people at risk for such activity.
Elements of Successful Transgender Medical Management and Patient Care
The largest barrier to care for transgender persons is a lack of knowledgeable providers who offer appropriate and culturally competent care.
Similar Quality of Cardiac Care Provided by Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians
Researchers sought to compare the quality of care provided by advanced practice providers with cardiologists for patients in a post-percutaneous coronary intervention setting.
NP, PA Workforce Swiftly Expands in North Carolina
Investigators provide an overview of demographics, location, and primary vs specialty care data trends among nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians practicing in North Carolina.
FDA Warns of Potential Complications Between CSF Shunts and Implantable Devices
Individuals with an implantable programmable cerebrospinal fluid shunt are at risk for unintended changes to valve settings through exposure to magnetic fields present in implantable medical devices.
Hawaii Legislation Repeals Physician Chart Reviews for Practicing PAs
Hawaii Governor David Ige signed the SB 1406 bill on July 2, 2019, which repealed the state’s outdated requirement for 100% chart review by a physician and included other changes to physician assistant laws currently in place in Hawaii.
Recommendations for Caring for Those Who Are Incapacitated and Unrepresented
Despite the challenge of decision making for unrepresented patients, few laws or professional organization policy statements offer a solution.
Ethnic Disparities Exist in Cost of Care Before and After an Epilepsy Event
Compared with other races/ethnic groups, black Medicare beneficiaries have higher costs following an epilepsy event.
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