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Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Keep the Health Care Team Together in PA

There are currently two legislative proposals opposed by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) — House Bill 756 and Senate Bill 717 — that would grant … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Overwhelming Majority of Pennsylvanians Say Keep the Care Team Together and “No” to Nurse Practitioners Working Without Physician Collaboration

A poll of 700 Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly indicates the state’s residents do not support current legislative efforts in Harrisburg to allow nurse practitioners to work without … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. David Talenti Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. John Gallagher Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Bruce MacLeod Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Karen Rizzo: Access To Care Best Addressed Through the Health Care Team

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality, Team-Based Care

Dr. Kristen Sandel Answers the Question: Why Should Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Continue Collaborating as Part of a Health Care Team?

Legislation was recently introduced in the state Senate and House that, if passed, would eliminate the current requirement that certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in … Read More ›

Patient Care & Quality

FDA Issues Supplemental Measures to Enhance Duodenoscope Reprocessing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a detailed list of supplemental duodenoscope reprocessing. In its alert, it said that “hospitals and health … Read More ›