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I just read this insightful article about how the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is calling out the American Medical Association (AMA) for its ongoing attacks on non-physician healthcare professionals. It's not just pharmacy under fire—all non-physicians are being targeted. Such advocacy by the AMA stands in direct contrast to patient interests, as it hampers access to care and undermines the collaborative approach that's vital for effective healthcare delivery in a country where so many healthcare needs go unmet. Interestingly, these actions don't align with the perspectives of many practicing physicians who value and rely on the contributions of their non-physician colleagues. It's crucial that we prioritize patient outcomes by embracing the diverse skills of all healthcare professionals. Let's advocate for a more inclusive and cooperative healthcare environment. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eifHWYSP

⚕️“Our efforts to promote DEI seek to address the long-standing and well-documented inequities in our health care system and its impact on the health of our patients and communities. Excellence in patient care cannot exist until we have a physician workforce capable of caring for our patients and their needs holistically, and until the profession of medicine is accessible to all qualified individuals.” -AAMC 🚨 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) thank you for this statement but please place accountability on the leaders of our health systems as well, not just the physician workforce. Often times physicians do not set the institutional policies in place that reinforce care practices/culture that supports the marginalization of groups & individuals. Let’s try something different - a top down approach? 👉🏾As such, I would rephrase a section of the passage above to read “Excellence in patient care cannot exist until we have AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS & HEALTHCARE C-SUITE LEADERS capable of MAKING DECISIONS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT HOW PHYSICIANS CARE for their patients and WHETHER THEY CAN MEET THEIR patients’ needs holistically.” Wowwwww - that just feels good! Like a step in the right direction 👍🏾 #dei #medicaleducation #accountability #leadership https://lnkd.in/ec8mnApu

While well-resourced and possessing some of the best doctors, hospitals, medical schools and industrial capabilities in the world, South Carolina’s medical care environment has become unbalanced with patient well-being no longer as its priority. So why are people so frustrated? It’s because South Carolina has a Medical Care Crisis — not a healthcare crisis. That’s where Integral Leaders in Health’s MEDs (Medical Excellence Driven) Designation comes into play. This is an effective, reproducible, and scalable plan to fix the medical care crisis. As part of the MEDs Designation process, a Care Environment Self-Study Task Force (CESTF) is formed with representation from all stakeholder groups to include patients #sc #medicare #healthcare #medicalcrisis #integralleadership

Healthcare communications and policy advocacy are behind Oregon's new law to change the title of physician assistants (PAs) to physician associates. A quick primer on PAs for those less familiar: Similar to physicians, physician assistants/associates can diagnose and care for patients as well as prescribe medications similar to physicians. They especially can have roles similar to physicians in the primary care setting. However, they have less educational training than physicians and more limits on the specifics of what they can do - their scope of practice. And that is what the name change is all about. An ongoing policy battle between physicians and PAs over the scope of practice for each profession and PAs' efforts to gain more autonomy. By changing the name from physician assistant to physician associate, PA advocates are aiming to position PAs as professionals with closer to equal footing with physicians. A similar scope of practice battle is happening in the pharmacy industry, which also wants more autonomy in providing patient care relative to physicians. How these scope of practice battles play out will affect solutions to the healthcare workforce shortage, especially in primary care in underserved communities. https://lnkd.in/eAxXSKkt

PAs pressure AMA to drop 'misleading' 'scope creep' rhetoric The American Academy of Physician Associates is continuing to push the American Medical Association to halt its "scope creep" campaign. Scope creep or not, I remain committed to physicians who undergo more rigorous medical/clinical training before going into practice. Yes, Physician Assistants play an important role in the overall scheme of healthcare delivery, especially in rural areas, but they need some type of supervision. #physicianassistants, #supervision, #criticalrole https://lnkd.in/dAFENRVd

🚨 **Big News for Physician Associates/Physician Assistants in New York!** 🚨 Governor Kathy Hochul has signed THREE critical bills into law, advancing the role of PAs across the state! 🙌 📜 **What’s New?** 🔹 **A.8378-A/S.9038-A** *(Effective February 22, 2025)*: - Expands physician-to-PA ratios in private practices (1:4 → 1:6) and DOCCS facilities (1:6 → 1:8). - Grants PAs the ability to prescribe durable medical equipment and issue standing orders. - Streamlines prescription protocols by removing the need to list a supervising physician’s name. 🔹 **A.8247-C/S.8470-A**: - Authorizes PAs to supervise radiologic technicians administering contrast media for imaging procedures. 🔹 **A.8232-A/S.8561**: - Allows PAs and NPs to serve on county health boards and advisory boards. 💡 These changes will empower PAs to deliver **more accessible, high-quality care** while enhancing flexibility for healthcare teams across New York. ✨ Special shoutout to the **New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)** for their unwavering advocacy! 💪 🗨️ NYSSPA President Jonathan Sobel said it best: "These bills are a milestone for improving healthcare delivery and empowering PAs to better serve patients statewide." @aapaorg Let’s celebrate this milestone for PAs in New York! 🎉 #PhysicianAssociates #HealthcareAdvocacy #NYSSPA #PAsMakingADifference

With nearly 168,000 certified Physician Associates (PAs) in the U.S. and a projected increase of 31% by 2030, more patients will receive timely care, particularly in underserved areas. This growth is crucial as it addresses physician shortages and expands the healthcare workforce. By enhancing access to care, PAs contribute to better health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and a more efficient healthcare system. Let’s keep celebrating and spreading the word about the incredible contributions of Physician Associates! Here’s how you can get involved: -Write an Op-Ed: Share your perspective on the vital role PAs play in healthcare by submitting an op-ed to your local newspaper to educate the public and highlight the impact of PAs in your community. -Request a Proclamation: Reach out to your local or state representatives and ask them to declare a “Physician Associate Week.” This formal recognition can elevate the visibility of the PA profession and its contributions. -Highlight How PAs Go Beyond: PAs provide comprehensive patient care, enhance healthcare access, and serve in various specialties. Their commitment to patient advocacy and collaboration within healthcare teams truly exemplifies how they go beyond traditional roles.

😮 "With 25 licenses, we had a saving of 140 hours of work in 3 months" 👈 Several large hospitals in Queensland are planning to implement the Dragon Medical One speech recognition system after a very successful pilot program at Mackay Hospital in 2021, which saw the turnaround time for GP and specialist letters reduced from 30 days to 1 day. During the pilot program participants dictated on average three times faster than their typing speed and released between one and 30 extra hours of clinical care per week. Chief digital director for medical services at Mackay HHS Pieter Nel said: "We did calculate over that three months we did use DMO across the hospital, we had a saving of 140 hours of work. In dollars, conservative wages, we did save about $87,000 in that three months between the 25 licenses.” The next phase involved rolling it out to the rest of the hospital, with the state health department coming up with some money to fund 400 licenses across the service, including rural facilities, as part of a patient flow initiative Please find the link to the article in the comments below 👇 #burnout #medicalcare #doctors #hospitals #physicians #clinicians #medical #innovation #staffshortages

😮 "With 25 licenses, we had a saving of 140 hours of work in 3 months" 👈 Several large hospitals in Queensland are planning to implement the Dragon Medical One speech recognition system after a very successful pilot program at Mackay Hospital in 2021, which saw the turnaround time for GP and specialist letters reduced from 30 days to 1 day. During the pilot program participants dictated on average three times faster than their typing speed and released between one and 30 extra hours of clinical care per week. Chief digital director for medical services at Mackay HHS Pieter Nel said: "We did calculate over that three months we did use DMO across the hospital, we had a saving of 140 hours of work. In dollars, conservative wages, we did save about $87,000 in that three months between the 25 licenses.” The next phase involved rolling it out to the rest of the hospital, with the state health department coming up with some money to fund 400 licenses across the service, including rural facilities, as part of a patient flow initiative Please find the link to the article in the comments below 👇 #burnout #medicalcare #doctors #hospitals #physicians #clinicians #medical #innovation #staffshortages