In the News August 26, 2013

In the News

NPs, PAs Trending Away from Primary Care - According to medpagetoday.com, on August 16, a new study in American Family Physician finds an increase in sub-specialization among nurse practitioners and physician assistants. TO READ MORE CLICK HERE Hunting Season for Healthcare Worker - According to healthleadersmedia.com, on August 19, health care professionals are feeling more confident about their job prospects, making hiring more difficult for employers. TO READ MORE CLICK HERE Path to United States Practice Is Long Slog to Foreign Doctors - According to The New York Times, on August 12, thousands of foreign-trained immigrant physicians are living in the United States with lifesaving skills that are going unused because they stumbled over one of the many hurdles in the path toward becoming a licensed doctor here. TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

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Health Sector Job Growth Flat for First Time in Decade- According to a recent report published by the Center for Sustainable Health Spending at the Altarum Institute, the national health sector added only 2,500 jobs in July 2013 - the lowest monthly gain in a decade. 2013 is showing slower healthcare job growth than 2012, and hospital employment has been flat. However, ambulatory care saw job gains in 2013. See the full report at: CLICK HERE A Summer in the Country can Inspire Physicians to Practice in Rural Areas, Study Finds - According to MedicalXpress.com, on August 6, a study by the University of Missouri School of Medicine showed that medical school graduates in the Summer Community Program not only entered family practice residency training at higher rates, but nearly half began their medical careers in rural locations.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE A Meandering Path to Medical School in SC - According to TheState.com, on August 10, along with grades, service histories and MCATs, South Carolina medical schools are now looking at life experience when they consider which applicants to choose.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

In the News August 8-15, 2013

In the News

Doctors Brief Congress on Role of Primary Care - According to aamc.org, on July 20, 2013, primary care providers promote care coordination, strengthen care for patients in community-based settings, and advance health care for veterans and special populations, according to a panel of primary care physicians that addressed congressional staffers at a recent briefing sponsored by the Partnership for Primary Care Workforce. The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) is a member of the coalition, which seeks to raise awareness about the vital importance of a robust primary care infrastructure.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE Health Professions Network Spring Conference Examines Status of Healthcare Workforce Preparation Programs - According to hwic.org, on March 21, 2013, the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, and no slowdown is in sight. The reason for the changes are many, from healthcare reform to new technology, but all impact how care is delivered and ultimately, how we must prepare the health workforce. Many different organizations are working to address the needs for workforce development, but the Board of Health Professions Network (HPN) believes that to effectively create new models, widespread collaboration is needed. Together, we can find solutions and shape a unified future direction while decreasing duplication of effort.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE In health care industry, who will keep workers safe? - According to usatoday.com, on August 3, 2013, health care workers suffer more injuries and illnesses on the job than those in any other industry, thanks in large part to limited federal safety standards and inspections of health care facilities, says a new report by a national advocacy non-profit. Health care workers face a wide range of hazards on the job, including needle sticks, back injuries from lifting patients and moving equipment, latex allergies and violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

News for August 1, 2013

In the News

Geographic Distribution of Primary Care Physicians Affects Health Care, Says Policy Brief - According to aafp.org, on June 20, 2013, although the United States suffers from a well-known shortage of primary care physicians, an even greater challenge facing U.S. health care is the uneven geographic distribution of primary care physicians. These distribution problems underscore the need for policies to increase both the overall number of primary care physicians and to encourage a more equal distribution of physicians. Since the United States does not actively regulate the physician workforce, the result is incongruency between the geographic location and specialty choice of the health workforce and enduring health care needs of the U.S. population.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE Primary Care Shortfall Could Be Worse Than Predicted- According to amednews.com, on July 17, 2013, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that by 2025 there will be a shortfall of 65,800 primary care doctors to serve the country’s health care needs. Behind the low share of trainees entering primary care lies great variation among residency programs. Further research should be done to determine the factors associated with the training sites that produce higher shares of primary care doctorsTO READ MORE CLICK HERE Temporary Nurses Are a Stopgap Solution - According to HealthLeadersMedia.com, on July 8, 2013, reported that with dozens of staffing contracts and hundreds of vacant nursing positions, Scott & White Healthcare in Texas faced a business expansion that outpaced its staffing resources. Here's how the HR department recovered.TO READ MORECLICK HERE