Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Since 2023, 27 states and the District of Columbia have granted NPs full practice authority (AANP, 2023).

Documentation 98

Documentation Insurance Patient Care Tests 98

Medical Economics

JULY 25, 2025

million surprise billing disputes reported from early 2023 to mid-2024. SHOW MORE Consumer and patient protections are in two bills that have support of doctors in Congress. The End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act would bar pharmaceutical companies from touting their medicines via “any promotional communication targeting consumers.”

Billing 52

Billing Medication Patient Education Insurance 52

Health Populi

APRIL 18, 2023

On the demand side, patients are taking on more demanding roles as consumers with high expectations for service, convenience, and safe care delivered closer to home — or at home. This dynamic informs The Future Health Index 2023 report from Philips, launched this week at HIMSS 2023.

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Acute Care Hospital Collaboration Follow-Up 62

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Age and the Nursing Shortage According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey conducted in partnership with The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (the 2022 study results will be released sometime in 2023), the median age of RNs is 52, up from 51 in 2017. gives you an edge.

Patient Safety 105

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The democratization of generative AI in 2023 led to many new players in the space, but a few companies have been working on ACI for nearly a decade. Patients have also been affected by the computer’s slow creep into the exam room, and ACI could be a welcome change.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Patient Satisfaction Medication 52

Health Populi

MARCH 14, 2023

In 2014, ECRI pivoted the title of this annual report to “patient safety concerns,” a nuance away from health technology. Fast forward to 2023 and ECRI’s latest take on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2023. Topping the 2023 list of patient safety concerns is the pediatric mental health crisis.

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Patient Safety Huddles/Rounds Diagnostics Patient Education 78