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Infectious Disease Update – Novel Community-acquired Human Coronavirus: CDC Guidelines for Providers
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
February 07, 2020
As we know, there is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first reported from Wuhan, China. CDC screening recommendations include obtaining a detailed travel history for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms: fever and cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Risk for 2019-nCoV is increased in those who have a history of travel from Wuhan up to 14 days prior to symptom onset, or have had close contact with a person who is under inve... Continue Reading
Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
Infectious Disease Update – Novel Community-acquired Human Coronavirus
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
February 04, 2020
On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Chinese authorities closed Wuhan's airports, train stations, bus stations, and ports. By now, several other citie... Continue Reading
Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
CMS Final Rule: NP and PA Preceptor Documentation Updates – Success!
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
November 29, 2019
On November 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which will positively affe... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends
Multi-agency Information for Patients and Providers: e-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
November 26, 2019
By now, we have all heard the news concerning the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping and have likely received a myriad of updates in our ever-growing e-mail... Continue Reading
Filed under: Public Health, Pulmonary Medicine
'Tis the Flu Season! 2020 Influenza Updates
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
September 27, 2019
On August 23, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of t... Continue Reading
Filed under: Preventive Medicine, Public Health
Update: State Regulatory Environment for Opioid Prescribing
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
September 20, 2019
As prescribers for patients with acute and chronic pain in primary care, NPs and PAs are very much aware of the national opioid epidemic, including ways in w... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, NPs & PAs, Substance Abuse
Telehealth Policy Update—A National Resource for Advanced Practice Providers
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
August 16, 2019
Telehealth is a method of enhancing delivery of health services, including diagnosis and monitoring of acute and chronic conditions, counseling, therapy, and... Continue Reading
Filed under: Practice Management/Career
Nutrition Recommendations for Prevention or Delaying Onset of Dementia and Cognitive Decline
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
August 13, 2019
In 2015, researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and Harvard School of Public Health in Boston published results of their prospective study... Continue Reading
Filed under: Preventive Medicine
Team-Based Care: Latest Data on Family Physician, PA, and NP Practices
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
July 12, 2019
A recent study published in Family Medicine demonstrates the positive impact on practice capacity and scope of practice of family physicians (FPs) w... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends
Preceptors and Tax Credits—Interprofessional Policy Change
Posted By: Susanne J. Phillips, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
July 09, 2019
This blog is information only and not to be construed for legal tax advice—you must consult your tax professional regarding personal tax advice. Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, NPs & PAs