March 2011
Opioid Addiction and Dependence: PAs want to provide hospice care, prescribe buprenorphine
August 22nd 2011ArticleOpioid addiction and dependence
As part of the American Academy of Physician Assistants' (AAPA) Leadership Forum, 200 physicians assistants took to Capitol Hill to drum up support among members of Congress for "removal of barriers for PAs" that AAPA believes will help their members "meet the demands of a 21st century health care system."
Proposal to Cancel Florida's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Meets Strong Resistance
August 22nd 2011ArticleMedical/legal issues
Florida Governor Rick Scott's plan to cancel the state's prescription drug monitoring program-because it is too pricey and intrusive-has drawn protests from medical and law enforcement officials.
