Physician Assistant Behind Bars for Running an Oxycodone Distribution Scheme
Federal court in Central Islip sentences physician assistant to 5 years in prison.
House Calls for Geriatric Patients Increase Among Nurse Practitioners
State regulations prevent growth of nurse practitioner profession.
Retail Clinic Use Nearly Doubles Among BCBS Members
Nearly 30% of emergency department visits could be treated in retail clinics.
Physician Assistant Involved in Fentanyl Spray Drug Scam
Drug manufacturer and PA engage in deceptive marketing for strong pain medication.
Significant Increase in Concussion Rates Among High School Soccer Players in the US
Concussion rates increased in male and female athletes over 9-year study period.
Youths in the Retail Health Clinic: The Numbers Are In
Study examined the use of urgent care clinics and retail-based clinics among young patients.
Depression a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Risk of cardiovascular disease in men with depression is as great as that posed by obesity.
Delayed Meningitis Diagnosis Results in $3 Million Lawsuit
University of Oregon student sues physician assistant and Oregon-based medical centers.
New Oklahoma House Bill Would Allow NPs to Work Independently of Physicians
House Bill 1013 seeks to loosen NP’s from supervising physicians.
Improper Storage May Lead to Revaccinations for 900 Children in NJ
Vaccinations improperly refrigerated at Ocean County medical office.
Short Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Good sleep habits could reduce the likelihood of developing hyperglycemia and gestational diabetes.
How Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Provide Quality Care to Medicaid Beneficiaries
The effect of nurse practitioners and physician assistants on the delivery of care to low-income individuals.
Potential Link Between Heartburn Medication and Development of Childhood Asthma
Women who ingest heartburn drugs during pregnancy may increase their child’s risk of developing asthma in the future.
Good News for Nurses as Salaries Continue to Rise
Average yearly salaries continue to increase.
18 Charged in Prescription Drug Distribution, Health Care Fraud Scheme
Eighteen people have been charged in 13 indictments.
New Year, New Me: Quitting Smoking for Good Is the Hardest Resolution to Achieve
Three of 5 individuals who resolved to quit smoking picked up the habit again by the end of January.
CDC Update on Influenza Activity in the United States
Flu activity is on the rise.
Twelve Indicted in More than $100 Million Health Care Fraud
In a kickback scheme involving a sham medical study, Texas pharmacists and physicians cheated Tricare out of millions.
Sound Advice for Common Ear Complaints
This is the time of year when more patients present with vague—and annoying—otic complaints.
Reviewing Supplements with Proven Health Benefits
Five herbal and nutritional supplements of great interest to retail health clinicians.
Differentiating Types of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory but nontraumatic eye complaint.
Couple Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Case
Medical provider submits false statements to Medicare between 2009 and 2010.
CVS Health to Close 70 Stores by 2017 to Reduce Costs
Company hopes to save $3 billion before 2021 through 3-pronged savings plan.
Sober Living Staff Members Arrested in Health Care Fraud Scheme
Multiple arrests made at treatment facilities for drug and alcohol addiction.
Certain States Authorize Nurse Practitioners to Recommend Cannabis
Patients opting for an alternative to pharmaceutical treatments are challenging the norm.
Nurse Practitioner Fraud Case Declared a Mistrial
Federal judge declares Briley case a mistrial.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Unaffected by Red Meat Consumption
Consuming more than the recommended amount of red meat does not affect cholesterol or blood pressure.
Nurse Staffing Levels Linked to Patient Outcomes
Registered nurses’ effects on patient well-being.
Walgreens and the University of Miami Health System Joins Forces
Retail clinic and pharmacy collaborate to improve health care.
Finalized VA Policy Expands Scope of Nurse Practitioners
A new policy gives advanced practice registered nurses full authority at VA facilities.
