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healthcare-technology20 minutes ago•1 min saved

JAMA Study Reveals OpenEvidence's Rapid Adoption and Clinical Query Patterns

A new JAMA study shows that OpenEvidence, an AI clinical reference tool, has seen explosive growth, with monthly active users rising from 355 in January 2024 to over 703,000 by June 2026. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are the most intensive users, averaging 44.5 queries per month compared to 37.1 for physicians. While the tool is free for clinicians, it generates revenue through targeted pharmaceutical advertising, raising questions about the intersection of clinical decision support and commercial interests.

via Financial Times|

#clinical-ai #healthcare-technology #jama-study

healthcare2 years ago•12 min saved

"Understanding the Distinctions: NP, PA, and Doctor Differences Explained"

As the US faces a growing physician shortage, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are increasingly providing healthcare services. NPs and PAs, trained in the nursing model, offer a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on personal goals and situations. While doctors are trained in the medical model to diagnose and treat illness, NPs and PAs may have longer visits, providing more time for patient education. For complex medical conditions, doctors have an advantage due to their extensive training, but for less complex cases, NPs and PAs provide safe and cost-effective care. Patients should inquire about their provider's training, seek help if needed, and feel empowered to seek a second opinion if necessary.

via Vox.com|

#healthcare #healthcare-providers #medical-training

healthcare2 years ago•0 min saved

Ohio Nurse Practitioners Battle for Expanded Care Provision

Nurse practitioners in Ohio are advocating for the lifting of restrictions on their ability to provide care, as they have graduate degrees and extensive clinical training that enables them to diagnose conditions, order tests, and prescribe medication. This push for expanded scope of practice aims to improve healthcare access and provide comprehensive care to patients.

via PBS NewsHour|

#care-restrictions #healthcare #healthcare-access

healthcare3 years ago•4 min saved

Nurse Practitioners Prove Safe and Effective in Prescribing Medications

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that nurse practitioners (NPs) are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients. The study, which analyzed data from 29 U.S. states, revealed that both NPs and doctors had similar rates of potentially "inappropriate" prescriptions, accounting for about 1.7% of all prescriptions in both groups. However, there was wide variation in prescribing patterns within both groups, indicating the need for improvement among NPs and doctors alike. The study highlights the importance of addressing the variance in prescribing practices and empowering patients to ask questions about their medications.

via HealthDay|

#healthcare #inappropriate-prescriptions #nurse-practitioners

healthcare3 years ago•2 min saved

Healthcare Employers Seek Radiologists as Doctor and Nurse Practitioner Pay Rises

Nurse practitioners are in high demand as retailers like Amazon, CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens expand their primary care clinic offerings. According to a report from AMN Healthcare, nurse practitioners have been the most requested healthcare providers for the past three years. The rise of "convenient care" providers such as retail clinics and telemedicine platforms has fueled the demand for nurse practitioners. Average salary offers for nurse practitioners have increased by 9% this year, reaching $158,000. The entrance of large retailers into the healthcare market has led to bidding wars for primary care providers, with compensation for specialists also seeing a significant increase.

via Forbes|

#compensation #healthcare #healthcare-market