Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
While advances in medicine occur every day, there's still no cure for aging. At which point is it appropriate to limit a physician's practice, or prevent them from practicing entirely?...
Ellen Lowry | October 30, 2018
NPs are educated to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage medical conditions without oversight from another profession. However, physician-led groups in some states have pushed laws that limit what an NP can and can't do....
Dr. Melissa DeCapua, DNP, PMHNP | August 09, 2018
Providers have been called upon to help close a treatment gap that leaves the majority of addiction sufferers untreated every year. In our new infographic, we explore facts and figures behind the American addiction epidemic, what you can do to keep helping, and how Barton can guide you through next ...
Claire Cavanaugh | April 24, 2018
The number of accredited physician assistant programs is on the rise, reflecting the growth of the field and the demand created by the physician shortage. Let’s take a look at just how quickly these programs are emerging and what factors are behind this educational expansion....
Brian W. Wu, Ph.D. | March 01, 2018
Burnout symptoms such as poor decision-making, poor job performance, and a lack of empathy for patients make the number of providers suffering from burnout truly concerning. If you’re worried about burnout in your facility, be on the lookout....
Evan Wade | February 27, 2018
The lack of ethnic diversity among PAs, and the importance of matching the ethnicities of providers with their patients, has lately sparked some conversation. What can be done by way of improving cultural diversity?...
Brian W. Wu, Ph.D. | December 12, 2017
To celebrate National NP Week, we fully updated our Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Laws Wheel with the latest state laws so you can quickly navigate NP scope of practice in your state with a fun, interactive guide!...
Claire Cavanaugh | November 15, 2017
In our new NP Week video, these professionals let us know what they’re most proud of and what they’re most looking forward to. Check it out!...
Claire Cavanaugh | November 13, 2017
In our new PA Day video, three PAs and a PA student let us know what they’re most proud of and what they’re most looking forward to. Check it out!...
Claire Cavanaugh | October 06, 2017
As you start working with millennials more, how might they affect your career and healthcare as a whole? Here are some things to keep in mind....
Evan Wade | September 14, 2017
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