Patient Care/Quality

Physician-Led, Team-Based Care Priority for Physicians

When patients are sick and need care, they trust their physicians and their team of health care professionals. “The team” not only includes the physician, … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. David Talenti Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Overwhelming Majority of Pennsylvanians Say Keep the Care Team Together and “No” to Nurse Practitioners Working Without Physician Collaboration

A poll of 700 Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly indicates the state’s residents do not support current legislative efforts in Harrisburg to allow nurse practitioners to work without … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. John Gallagher Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Bruce MacLeod Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Karen Rizzo: Access To Care Best Addressed Through the Health Care Team

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Kristen Sandel Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality

Suicide Is a Year-Round Problem with Seasonal Peaks in Spring — Awareness Can Save Lives

Studies have suggested that there is a seasonal peak in suicide occurrence during the months of April and May. Although spring is generally associated with … Read More ›