The way nurses work in America needs to change to meet the rising demand for care, according to a report released today by the Institute of Medicine. Perhaps the most striking recommendation to come ...

As the physician shortage widens and healthcare costs soar, the industry is hearing more calls to increase the role of advanced practice nurses (APRN). Even though giving nurses primary care authority ...

Insight provides an in-depth look at health care issues in and affecting California. Have a story suggestion? Let us know. California, long considered a national trendsetter in health care policy, has ...

On June 27, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 23-204, “An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, and Making Appropriations Therefor, and ...

As the debate around using nurse practitioners to stem the predicted physician shortage continues to heat up, a new policy brief from the National Institute for Health Care Reform points to barriers ...

The California Department of Public Health sent a letter to hospitals last week clarifying the scope of practice for certified nurse anesthetists. The state guidance was applauded by physician ...

Only 16 of the state's 58 counties have the supply of physicians recommended by the federal government. In addition, the Association of American Medical Colleges says that nearly 30% of California's ...

David Entwistle, CEO of University of Utah hospitals and clinics talks about the impact nurses have made on his life and career. He discusses how nurses are the backbone of the university health care ...

The shortage of primary care providers in this country has impacted our access to care. Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) make up a large group of highly qualified medical professionals that ...