Finding and keeping a great PA/NP is an art form

In the tsunami of change resulting from sweeping healthcare reform in the United States, two integral, highly skilled medical roles have risen to the forefront of healthcare delivery: physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs)...

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Genetic Testing Challenges

Studies show physicians concerned about cost, lack of familiarity, support

WASHINGTON, DC—Greater use of genetic testing would occur if physicians had the necessary tools, according to a new study by UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) Center for Health Reform & Modernization...

LYNNE JETER Published on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 08:47

Emergency Room Discharges

How to avoid litigious situations

Studies show that as many as 40 percent of patients don’t follow the doctor’s advice!

The alarming statistic gives pause to risk managers, who work diligently to determine the reasons for patients’ inaction and to prevent reoccurrence...

LYNNE JETER Published on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 08:42

Spring Forward

NCMGM prepares for seasonal conference in Myrtle Beach

Members of North Carolina Medical Group Managers (NCMGM), a state affiliate of the national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), plan to spend Mother’s Day week on the beaches of South Carolina, returning home by the weekend...

LYNNE JETER Published on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 08:31

The Triangle’s Top 10 Women in Medicine

Inaugural class features glass ceiling-breakers with outstanding character

Congratulations to the inaugural edition of the Triangle’s Top 10 Women in Medicine! The 2012 class features glass ceiling-breakers, tops in their field for innovative research, groundbreaking methodology,...

LYNNE JETER Published on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 08:28

Oncology Oncology

Adolescents and young adults face lowest survival rates

They are patients in the prime of their life – adolescents, college students, newly minted professionals, newlyweds and young parents. Then comes cancer. Yet what makes their diagnosis particularly fraught with peril is that survival rates for adolescents and young adults haven’t improved for most cancer types since 1975.

That’s right…1975.

Compliance/Audits Compliance/Audits

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. Since then, the landmark legislation has been substantially amended to further define expectations for security, privacy and breach notification.

Recruiting Recruiting

Finding and keeping a great PA/NP is an art form

In the tsunami of change resulting from sweeping healthcare reform in the United States, two integral, highly skilled medical roles have risen to the forefront of healthcare delivery: physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs).

As a result, recruiting and maintaining talented PAs and NPs has become ultra competitive in the healthcare sector.

Experts offer tips to lure young graduates

 

While shortages of doctors and nurses are well documented, the shortage of professionals in allied health is also causing recruiting headaches for hospitals, clinics and group practices.

Nurses/Physician Assistants Nurses/Physician Assistants

Although physician assistants are relative newcomers to the healthcare field, they have carved out a niche as one of three primary care providers, along with physicians and advance practice nurses.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Joanne Jordan, MD

When it comes to both patient relationships and the cause of understanding arthritis, rheumatologist Joanne Jordan, MD, is in it for the long haul...

LUCY SCHULTZE Published on: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 16:16

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: John Soper, MD

It’s the phrase John T. Soper, MD, most relishes delivering to his patients. But for the Chapel Hill-based gynecologic oncologist, “No Evidence of Disease” has also become a creative way to take up his patients’ cause...

LUCY SCHULTZE Published on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 08:53

Breaking News

Title: It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:00

Title: Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:00

Title: OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:00

Title: Looking Away As You Get Needle Does Lower Pain, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:00

Title: FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:00