With the ongoing government shutdown, the United States healthcare system is certainly in the spotlight this week. I found this great infographic from George Washington University that compares the U.S. healthcare system to the rest of the world. Click the image below to see a larger image.
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U.S. Healthcare vs. The World [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ben Amirault | 3 October, 2013
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The most common preventable deaths [INFOGRAPHIC]
Check out this great visualization of the most common preventable deaths put together by Consumer Media Network. Notice that medical errors is the second leading cause of preventable deaths. I wonder how many could be attributed to poor hand hygiene Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest […]
Ben Amirault | 26 September, 2013
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5 Worst Cities for Fall Allergies in the US [INFOGRAPHIC]
Share this article: The first day of autumn is this Sunday, and for many people, that means allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has created an awesome interactive tool that shows the most challenging places to live with fall allergies in the United States based on pollen […]
Ben Amirault | 19 September, 2013
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How to remove stains from medical scrubs [INFOGRAPHIC]
Need some help getting stains out of your medical scrubs? Uniform Advantage put together a handy infographic that explains how to use household items to remove stains, including sweat, vomit, blood. It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it! Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s […]
Ben Amirault | 12 September, 2013
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Does It Pay to Be a Locum Tenens Provider?
As with any career, one of the first questions a candidate has is “How much does it pay?” Locum tenens is no different. Hourly Model In short, locum tenens pays very well. Providers who work locum tenens on a full-time basis can easily earn as much or more than physicians […]
Barton Team | 6 August, 2013
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NPs Gaining Acceptance from Patients, Physicians
Two studies came out recently that speak to the growth of nurse practitioners’ role in the healthcare industry. The first appeared in the June 2 issue of the Health Affairs journal, which found that nearly half of survey respondents either preferred to have a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician […]
Ben Amirault | 5 June, 2013
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NPs Are Happy to Work in Nurse-Managed Health Centers
Nurse-managed health centers (NMHC) are popping up all over the country in response to the primary care shortage, and nurse practitioners (NP) who work in them are quite satisfied. There are more than 250 NMHCs in the United States, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made millions in grant […]
Ben Amirault | 7 May, 2013
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Walgreens Clinics to Begin Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Conditions
Walgreens, the country’s largest drug store chain, announced that it will expand its primary care services to include diagnosing and managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The move is another example of healthcare providers and businesses stepping into the primary care void. The […]
Ben Amirault | 15 April, 2013
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My Locum Tenens Story: Lynn M.
After retiring from the Tennessee mental health system, Lynn M. went to work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a community mental health center. Three years later, she had had enough. The high volume of patients and high-pressure environment made it hard for her to spend quality time with patients. […]
Barton Team | 1 April, 2013
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NPs Less Likely to Be Named in Malpractice Suit
Nurse practitioners (NP) are less likely to be named in a malpractice suit than physician assistants or physicians. According to research conducted by the Federation of State Medical Boards, “NPs may decrease [malpractice] liability, at least as viewed through the lens of a national reporting system.” From 1991 to 2007, […]
Ben Amirault | 14 January, 2013
