Improving access to healthcare in rural communities through locums. “When I was six years old, my grandmother went into the hospital with a broken ankle,” says Jackson + Coker President Tim Fischer. “It was a rural area, and unfortunately, she died there. This really impacted me. Connecting doctors and advanced practitioners with the communities that …
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Delivering positive results. Celebrating J+C Medical Staff Professionals during #MSPWeek 2022. “Medical staff professionals can contribute to positive patient outcomes by thoroughly reviewing each physician’s and advanced practitioner’s file. We eliminate potential patient risks. This ensures the best medical care is given by the right healthcare professionals,” says Alyssa Olasz, Senior Verifications Coordinator at Jackson + …
Can a Nurse Practitioner be a Primary Care provider? By 2034, America faces a projected shortage of Primary Care physicians between 17,800-48,000 providers, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The nation’s demand for Primary Care services outweighs the number of Primary Care providers, and this is especially true in rural areas. There …
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65 percent of physicians in new survey would give anti-malaria drugs to their own family to treat COVID-19. ATLANTA, April 8, 2020 — Sixty-five percent of physicians across the United States said they would prescribe the anti-malaria drugs chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine to treat or prevent COVID-19 in a family member, according to a new survey …
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How psychiatric patients impact your emergency department revenue. America is calling for greater mental health coverage – and we’re seeing a lot of that treatment playing out in the emergency department. Patients with mental health conditions are more likely to seek treatment in the ED than physically ill patients, and they spend more time in …
The impact of medical technology in the healthcare industry. Many hospitals are successfully extending the number of patients they can serve, even those who may not be able to get to a facility. From portable EKGs to biometric implants and even visual reality surgery simulators, these improvements are benefiting not only hospitals but their bottom …
The added value of Nurse Practitioners in healthcare. Nurse Practitioners bring a unique approach to patient care – and patients appreciate their ability to create individualized care plans. But did you know medical practices that employ more non-physician providers like Nurse Practitioners are more profitable and productive? Physician-owned practices with a higher ratio of Nurse …
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The physician shortage in specialties like Primary Care and Psychiatry has caused a dramatic increase in the demand for Nurse Practitioners. Resulting from an aging population and changes in the healthcare system, many facilities all over the country are left without adequate coverage, and the problem will only continue to grow. In order to fill …
What’s the ROI for having a patient centered approach? Today’s consumers are educated buyers, thanks to the Internet, which puts all the information to make an informed buying decision right at their fingertips. Consumers of healthcare are no different. Patients are seeking more control over their healthcare options. “Patient-centricity” has become a buzzword recently as …
Why women skip health screenings and strategies to increase routine participation. Today, 30% of women have never visited or consulted with an Obstetrician or Gynecologist, and only 40% of women visit or consult with an Obstetrician or a Gynecologist once a year. It has become a trend for women to not participate in health screenings, …
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