Advanced Practitioners

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Physician Assistants: Scope of Practice by State

Increasingly – and fast-tracked by emergency COVID-19 authorizations – state legislatures are recognizing the power that full practice authority for Physician Assistants can have for patients in their states. By allowing PAs to practice to the fullest extent of their license, barriers to care are reduced and more patients can be seen effectively and efficiently.  …

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The Guide to Advanced Practitioner’s Salaries

What you need to know about Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants’ salaries. Part of any successful career plan is knowing the going rate for your specialty, experience and region. Demand for healthcare is growing, and we are seeing rises in physician salaries as healthcare organizations compete to attract top talent. In most industries, there are …

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Preparing for a Shortage of Primary Care Physicians

How the Primary Care shortage impacts patient care. The number of Primary Care physicians in the United States is failing to keep up with ever-growing demand. Studies indicate that there could be a shortage of 37,800-124,000 Primary Care and Specialty Care doctors by the year 2034.  How salary plays a role. One factor deterring medical students …

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Improving Women’s Health in Alabama

Ways Alabama can move towards improving women’s health care. The Alabama Department of Public Health ranks access to care as the state’s second greatest health concern, followed by the third-most important concern: poor pregnancy outcomes. Alabama’s officials seek to reduce barriers to care and ensure all pregnant women receive prenatal care.  How can your facility move …

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