The Ethical Intersection of Healthcare and Technology

Technology has completely transformed how we work, shop, travel and communicate. It plays a role in nearly every facet of life, and increasingly so in healthcare. Yet, despite the immense impact technology has had on healthcare, some believe the industry has a lot of catching up to do. 

September 1, 2017

The Robot Will See You Now

The robot and its human handlers are part of a new model of care, in which PAs and NPs and a robot provide a 24/7 link to highly specialized critical care physicians, who can log in from anywhere in the country and even the world.

June 6, 2017

PArenthood

Getting through PA school is a challenge for anyone, and particularly for parents of young children.

June 2, 2017

PAs are Key to Ortho Urgent Care Model

PA John Mohnickey, a longtime entrepreneur, recognized the need and developed Prompt Ortho. This practice model has been adopted by more than 100 clinics across the United States.

June 1, 2017

Ready to Intervene

Over the past decade or two, PAs have become a significant and growing force in interventional radiology (IR).

May 26, 2017

Outside the Clinic

Do you ever wonder about the options for nonclinical employment open to you as a PA? There are many available.

May 5, 2017

Lifehacks for PAs

In today’s fast-moving, constantly connected, 24/7 world, maintaining a healthy balance among work, family, and taking care of ourselves can be a challenge. The first step in achieving this balance is to be mindful and deliberate about it.

March 30, 2017

Gathering the Numbers You Need: Contract Negotiation

PA Natalie Warmuth of Chicago shares her story about the importance of gathering the numbers you need before sitting down to the negotiating table. According to the 2017 AAPA Salary Report, 66.2 percent of PAs are women. That same report also pointed out that female PAs made 7 percent less per year than their male counterparts (even after controlling for various compensation-relevant factors).

March 16, 2017

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