Last month, Medicare reduced reimbursement rates to 2,592 hospitals due to their high number of 30-day readmissions. The reductions came as part of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, which aims to prevent patients from returning to the hospital within 30 days of discharge for certain conditions. Since the fines began […]
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3 Ways NPs and PAs Can Lower Readmissions
Ben Amirault | 1 September, 2015
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8 Ways to Entertain Yourself on a Long Layover
Share this article: Traveling for work can be extremely fun and exciting, but sometimes the whole “getting to where you’re going” part can be tough. For many travelers, whether it is for business or for pleasure, long layovers can really put a damper on the trip. Luckily, there are some […]
Lauren Steed | 25 August, 2015
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Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your First Locum Tenens Assignment
You have decided to try locum tenens work for the first time. This can be a confusing time, and it is perfectly understandable that you might have a few questions. It is important to ask these questions to determine if the assignment is a good match, and to ensure you […]
Kate Brown | 28 July, 2015
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5 Tips for Surviving the Job Hunt As a Nurse Practitioner
As a nurse practitioner (NP) set loose into the world of job-hunting, evaluating the breadth of openings can be difficult. You will be bombarded with available positions. From snail mail to email they will come. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone; finding a job is hunt or […]
Dr. Melissa de Capua DNP PMHNP | 6 January, 2015
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Understanding the Rural Healthcare Problem
According to the National Rural Health Association, 25 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only about 10 percent of physicians practice there. On top of this already alarming statistic, more than 470 rural hospitals have closed in the past 25 years, and Medicare payments to rural hospitals and […]
Barton Team | 19 December, 2014
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A Day in the Life of an NP: The Struggle for Understanding
“I have strong reservations against nurse practitioners.” This statement was one of the first things that came out of my physician’s mouth when I told her I was a pediatric nurse practitioner. I was her patient sitting on the exam table, fully clothed while she clicked away on a computer, […]
Barton Team | 13 November, 2014
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A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner: An Unexpected Journey
When I graduated from my family practice nurse practitioner program, I had to “give back” two years of time to my employer in return for the monies advanced to me for my education. I studied family practice in school with the goal to work in that field upon graduation. However, […]
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A Day in the Life of an NP: Is there a Doctor or Nurse On-Board?
“Is there a doctor or nurse on-board?” That was the page I heard on an overnight, transcontinental flight during a trip back to my home town. Most passengers were fast asleep or resting soundly. The overhead page repeated, this time with more urgency, “A passenger is extremely ill.” I rose […]
Barton Team | 11 November, 2014
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Health Insurance Guide for Locum Tenens Providers
People who obtain health insurance through an employer are limited to the plans their employer offers. Self-employed individuals, on the other hand, are free to choose the plan that best fits their situation. Self-employed individuals can also deduct 100 percent of their health insurance premiums paid during the year, with […]
Barton Team | 22 October, 2014
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A Day in the Life of a PA: Orthopedic Surgery
I practice as a physician assistant with two busy orthopedic surgeons. We work as a team in order to get everything done and to provide high-quality care to all our patients. Every day contains a wide variety of work which keeps me on my toes. I love the operating room. […]
Barton Team | 9 October, 2014
