If passed by the Senate, this bill expands the role of NPs and PAs by allowing them to provide services to injured federal workers under the federal workers’ compensation program.
Military hospitals are implementing therapy dog programs to support patients, families, and staff.
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
Survey of PAs working in emergency medicine and urgent care demonstrates the profession’s significant impact on health care.
This month’s PA Profile features rural health care provider Susanna Storeng, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, CPAAPA, who is director of a federally qualified community health center (FQHC).
Researchers examine whether NPs/PAs working independently use more or less low-value care during ED visits than physicians or NPs/PAs working in collaboration with physicians.
Federal government can now use commercial aircraft or air cargo planes owned by the DoD to transport infant formula from countries abroad.
The case highlights concerns regarding malpractice caps for PAs who have DSA agreements with physicians.
April 2022 FDA approvals include treatments for pediatric urinary tract infections, topical rosacea, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and various types of cancer.
Experts in nursing education discuss strategies to solve the workforce shortage such as competency-based education, stackable professional development credits, and credit for prior learning.
