Rural Health
News by Topic: Physician assistants
CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Federal Register
Dec 20, 2024 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on a proposed information collection project titled the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS). The goal of the project is to assess the health of the population through patient use of physician and advanced practice provider offices, health centers, and to monitor the characteristics of physician and advanced practice provider practices. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 17, 2024 - Highlights a new report on compensation trends in 2024 for rural primary care providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialists.
Source: National Rural Health Association, Stroudwater
Dec 6, 2024 - Describes the role physician assistants (PAs) can play in increasing access to mental healthcare, particularly for rural residents. Notes the increase in mental healthcare-trained PAs in the previous decade as well as the more diverse workforce compared to the physician workforce. Free registration may be required to view full article.
Source: Medscape Medical News