Patient Care/Quality

Physicians Urge Legislators to Strengthen Team-Based Care

PAMED President Bruce MacLeod, MD, speaks at Physician Leadership Day, as Gov Tom Corbett and physicians look on. View more photos in the album on PAMED’s Facebook … 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, Team-Based Care

Members Advocate to Keep the Team Together

Pennsylvania physician leaders stated their case for keeping the health care team together Oct. 22 at a hearing before the House Professional Licensure Committee. A … Read More ›