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 ›
Category: Patient Care & Quality
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 ›
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 ›
Health care improvement processes at the state level require physician insight to stay on course. In Pennsylvania, some of that physician guidance comes through the … Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›