As the healthcare landscape evolves, nurse practitioners (NPs) must stay ahead of healthcare policy changes that impact patient care and their professional practice. From combating misinformation to ensuring access to preventive services and reforming prior authorization processes, here are...
While NPs have prescriptive authority in several states, many are also restricted to the requirement of physician involvement. For example, Missouri regulations state that NPs are only allowed prescriptive authority under a collaborative agreement with a physician. Similar standards...
On January 5, the HHS announced an abrupt and significant overhaul of the childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of universally recommended childhood immunizations from 17 to 11. Learn what's changing and what nurse practitioners can anticipate in the exam room.
The FDA has limited COVID vaccine access to high-risk groups. Learn how these changes affect patient eligibility, insurance coverage, and NP communication.
With state regulations limiting NP autonomy so that they must collaborate with a physician, some NPs are left with no option but to follow through. However, a collaborative practice can still be effective when both parties are dedicated to...
Global nursing progress is at risk without bold policy change. Learn how advanced practice nurses can help close the gap in care equity.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are critical for success in the healthcare landscape. From filling gaps in physician shortages to providing holistic wellness, NPs are leading the charge in providing accessible preventative care to patients nationwide. NPs have also been found...
In the face of widespread physician shortages, rising patient demand, and access disparities, the topic of NP autonomy, scope of practice (SOP), and full practice authority (FPA), have been hotly debated topics in healthcare. Today we’ll talk about why...
While tariffs might seem disconnected from direct patient care, the indirect consequences of increased costs could be significant. After all, the US healthcare system relies heavily on other countries for supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. The pressure of these increased costs could...
The OBBBA is here, and with it the most dramatic reduction to Medicaid in history. This article explores how defunding key programs could impact NPs’ ability to deliver care, especially in underserved communities…
