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Category: Patient Care & Quality

Patient Care & Quality

PA Department of Health Alert: Stop Using Solgar ABC Dophilus

On Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued an alert through its Pennsylvania Health Alert Network (PA-HAN), regarding the use of … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
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 ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality

FDA Issues Supplemental Measures to Enhance Duodenoscope Reprocessing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a detailed list of supplemental duodenoscope reprocessing. In its alert, it said that “hospitals and health … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality

Surprise Medical Billing in Pennsylvania: What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem?

Almost one third of privately insured Americans have received a “surprise” medical bill—in which they receive a bill for a medical service they believed was … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

8 in 10 Pennsylvanians Agree: Maintain Team Care

Tell your state lawmakers to

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
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 ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Sherry Blumenthal 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 ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Charles Cutler 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 ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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