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Try These Comprehensive Approaches to Treating Insomnia

Common presentations of insomnia include a decrease in sleep drive, frequent awakenings during the night, and early awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep. Expert Sharon O’Brien, MPAS, PA-C, shares insights into diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in the elderly.

Reluctant to Discuss Reimbursement? Let the Experts Help

The rules surrounding reimbursement and payment policies are changing rapidly. As healthcare delivery transforms into a value-based payment model, PAs must be aware of how they can facilitate a high-performing, patient-centered delivery model with patients at the forefront of that care model.
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Top 5 Most Popular CME from AAPA 2019

Conference on Demand is now live! Video-based sessions from AAPA 2019 in Denver, Colorado are now available. Check out the top five most popular sessions, which include managing outpatient hypertension, syncope assessments, sight-threatening conditions, sepsis, and more.
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A Day in the Life of a PA in a Medical ICU

Erin Stutz, PA-C, works in pulmonary critical care in the medical ICU at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She shares what her days are like, and why the upcoming Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp is worth your time.
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Human Trafficking: Become Informed and Be Attentive

As healthcare providers, PAs may be the only touchpoint for a human trafficking victim. This gives us an opportunity to recognize their situation and a chance to change their lives, not just treat the physical manifestation of their nightmare.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Not Just a Childhood Issue

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a childhood issue? Think again! Prevalence rates have been increasing over the past 20 years and may be impacted by improved provider education and earlier diagnosis. Communication is critical to ensuring patient compliance.

FDA-Required Opioid Analgesic REMS for Serious Drug Risks

The FDA has released Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) information for opioid analgesic drug products used in the outpatient setting. They are also providing two helpful resources as part of the Opioid Analgesic REMS.
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A Week in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedics

Daniel Acevedo, a PA in orthopaedics at OrthoVirginia in Lynchburg, Virginia, sees a lot in a typical week: five to seven surgeries, hospital consultations, hip fracture clinics, post-op patients, outpatient procedures at an ambulatory surgery center, and more.