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For many healthcare professionals, the initial decision to join the industry doesn’t come from a single benefit so much as a combination of factors. Prestige, financial compensation, and the ability to truly help people are just three reasons a pre-med student might plan to enter the field, for instance. Flexibility […]

There is no question that modern medical technology offers physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants new opportunities to deliver healthcare in ways that are cost-efficient and patient-oriented, especially with vulnerable populations such as the elderly, ethnic minorities, and people living in rural or isolated areas. And that’s all well and […]

According to the Journal of Western Medicine, one of the chronic problems with the American medical system has been doctors’ tendency to practice in urban or suburban areas, leaving a dearth of medical care in rural ones. While nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, only 9 percent […]

Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. My mother was a nurse, so when I was real little I knew I looked up to her and that she made others happy. Her relatives and friends would call her and look to her […]

For nurses more than anyone, the healthcare industry’s complexity means near-infinite opportunities for career mobility, including the option of staying an RN or choosing to become a nurse practitioner. While the lines between the titles that define roles may sometimes seem thin, those letters on your name badge can sometimes […]

Shortages in rural health have long been a challenge for the healthcare profession — and one that has seen many proposed solutions over the years. Increasingly, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are answering the call. A Journal of Rural Health review shows that, overall, “PAs provide cost-efficient and supplemental medical […]

Physicians, NPs, and PAs are increasingly being asked to take responsibility for lowering healthcare costs. Most healthcare providers agree they have a role to play in controlling costs, but there’s only so much they can do. Many are unaware of the price tags associated with tests and procedures, or they […]

Congratulations! You’ve graduated as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Friends and family are proud, and they’ve applauded as you’ve stepped across the stage in a cap and gown. You’re ready to take on what’s next. You want to put your degree to good use, but you’re not sure where […]

I am apparently in the minority. According to the 2015 AAPA salary report, 51.7 percent of physician assistants work in an urban setting of more than 1 million people. Further, 12.4 percent work in an area where the closest town has a population of 20,000 people or less. I am […]

Though industry-specific technology will always occupy a big space in healthcare, there’s no question that consumer tech plays just as large a role in influencing the shape and texture of the industry. Every major technology to hit the business and private sectors has been adapted for use in medical fields; […]