PAs to Play Role in Solving Opioid Epidemic
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are a vital part in solving the opioid epidemic and will soon have new authority to do so.
Needless Conflict Between Physicians and PAs
Medicine is now a team sport which has many moving parts and requires a highly specialized staff. PAs are not the enemy. We are the solution.
EHRs Need to Talk to Each Other
Despite the progress the healthcare industry has had in adopting EHRs, the interoperability of these systems needs to be better.
The Threat of Non-Communicable Diseases in Developing Nations
After taking a trip to the highlands of Guatemala, this provider is looking at non-communicable diseases in a new, scarier light.
Experiences in Delivering Care in a Third-World Country
One provider shares his experiences in delivering care in a third-world country and the tough realities of life in these areas.
The Case to Ignore "Incident to" Billing for PA Services
Here's why you should ignore "Incident to" Billing for PA services, which require a significant amount of additional work without a fair return in revenue.
Common EHR Pratfalls Providers Should Avoid
Various tools within the EHR can be important in speeding up the process of documenting the patients' care, but providers must be careful about the potential hazards of this added convenience.
Decoding PA Reimbursement Guidelines for Medicare
A guide to helping physicians better understand the process of Medicare-based reimbursement for PAs. What do you have to know?
What Early EHR Data Tells Us about Patient Outcomes
While there isn't a lot of data available on the EHR, recent studies show the promise of the technology in cost savings, diagnosis, and patient safety.
How Mobile Bridges Gaps between Patients and Providers
Providers are dropping the ball when it comes to what patients want out of mobile health platforms. Here's what they should know about its potential.
Decoding PA Reimbursement Guidelines
Confused over how PAs get reimbursed in the healthcare system? Here are a few guidelines to help you out.
When the EHR Becomes a Handheld Technology
Recently, I downloaded my EHR iPhone app. While the app can provide a level of convenience, it isn’t ready for prime time.
Streamlining EHR Documentation for the Patient-Provider Encounter
Improving EHR documentation will be an essential way to combat the recent trend of upcoding that has gotten the attention of the federal government.
How the Growth of PAs Helped EHR Adoption Rates
As the PA profession gets younger, the adoption of EHRs has become easier at practices which employ them. This has helped increase adoption rates.
Creating Patient-Centered Customer Service
Good customer service means a lot in healthcare and one hospital recently showed the power and importance of the “human moment” in healthcare.
Speaking Out Against More Certifications for PAs
The NCCPA recently proposed more CAQs for PAs in specialty areas of medicine and may make them mandatory. This is a bad idea, says one provider.
Using the Modern PA Practice to Improve Patient Care
In the era of team-based healthcare, it’s important for PAs to be used to the fullest of their capabilities. Here are six elements to make that happen.
Adapting to Flexibility in the Age of the EHR
As healthcare continues its transition to the digital world, patient is a virtue and flexibility is vital when it comes to leveraging the EHR.
A Coding Tool that Supports the Needs of Providers
Are EHRs becoming more end-user friendly? This provider has seen recent proof that this might actually be happening.
Random Musings about the EHR from an End User
With ICD-10 rapidly approaching, our resident PA, Stephen Hanson looks at the importance of EHR usability in the transition.
Getting Better Usage Out of the EHR
While there are more tools than ever within the EHR, many providers are still not using them to their fullest. There are multiple reasons why.
Moving in Front of Healthcare’s Connectivity Curve
Technology tools, like Apple’s ResearchKit, present exciting opportunities for healthcare, but they must be regulated to protect personal health data.
The Whole of the Team is Greater than the Sum of its Parts
In a changing healthcare environment, it’s important for physicians, PAs, and everyone else in the care team to get on the same page.
What Does Retirement as a Physician Assistant Look Like?
I don't want to stop doing surgery until I'm physically unable to perform safely; however, there are a lot things that I want to do outside of medicine.
Demand for Advanced Practitioners Will Continue to Grow
The ACA has increased the demand for providers at all levels, and that demand will only continue to grow as more patients enter the healthcare system.
Looking at Retirement After a Career in Medicine
I can say I've had a rewarding 40-year career in medicine, in a number of roles. But I wonder how will I fill my time in retirement?
Avoiding Legal Troubles Stemming from EHR Liabilities
EHRs can pose a liability for providers: If used incorrectly or not double checked for accuracy, providers can be at risk for a malpractice lawsuit.
PAs Taking On a Leadership Role
PAs are overwhelmingly employed in clinical positions, yet there is also a great need for administrators with a PA-C credential.
PAs at Alabama's Table to Fix Broken Healthcare System
PAs have always taken a team approach to medicine. That focus is applicable to policy issues as well as clinical ones.
PA Prescribing Authority Vital to Care Delivery
Some physicians are opposed to giving full prescribing authority to PAs. Here's why they are wrong.