Physician assistant

VillageMD Launches in Las Vegas and Opens New Village Medical Practice

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Health, Primary care, Medicine, Health care, Physician assistant, Medical record, Medical home

Seven primary care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, will join VillageMD's Village Medical practices in Las Vegas starting this month.

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  • Seven primary care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, will join VillageMD's Village Medical practices in Las Vegas starting this month.
  • The new Village Medical practice is located at 2481 Professional Court in Las Vegas.
  • Village Medical patients will have access to same-day appointments and virtual health visits with a Village Medical provider.
  • Additionally, Village Medical patients can take advantage of Village Medical at Home, which provides in-home primary care visits with experienced primary care providers.

U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome Dermatology Physician Assistant Megan Holick, PA-C to their Lee's Summit location

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Dermatology, Physician assistant, Lee's Summit, Missouri

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome Dermatology Physician Assistant Megan Holick, PA-C to their Lee's Summit location

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  • LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome Dermatology Physician Assistant Megan Holick, PA-C to their Lee's Summit location
    Megan Holick was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas.
  • She graduated magna cum laude from Wichita State University with her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2017.
  • Megan chose dermatology because it allows her to treat a wide variety of medical, cosmetic, and surgical conditions.
  • Megan is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

ASDSA Opposes Physician Assistant Name Change, Co-sponsors Resolution at AMA Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

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Monday, June 21, 2021
American Medical Association, Physician assistant, Health care, Health sciences, Australian Medical Association

I see patients who have been injured by devices pioneered by dermatologic surgeons but used by non-physician providers.

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  • I see patients who have been injured by devices pioneered by dermatologic surgeons but used by non-physician providers.
  • If physician assistant training has not changed with regards to content and duration, then neither should the name.
  • At the recent American Medical Association (AMA) Special Meeting of the House of Delegates, ASDSA was a co-sponsor of a resolution passed by delegates that directed the AMA to actively oppose the name change.
  • In 2017, ASDSA sponsored a resolution to keep physician assistant regulation under the auspices of state medical boards, which was adopted by the AMA House of Delegates.

Health eCareers and American Academy of PAs Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Health care, Health, Anesthesia, Physician assistant, Physicians, Employment website, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing, American Academy of Physician Assistants

DENVER, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Health eCareers and the American Academy of PAs(AAPA) are pleased to announce a partnership to connect PAs (physician assistants) with more job opportunities with an all-new, improvedjob board.

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  • DENVER, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Health eCareers and the American Academy of PAs(AAPA) are pleased to announce a partnership to connect PAs (physician assistants) with more job opportunities with an all-new, improvedjob board.
  • AAPA's new PA JobSource will benefit from a more PA-centric job board, with more relevant jobs when powered by Health eCareers.
  • With that in mind, Health eCareers is proud to partner with AAPA to connect employers to PA job seekers and help address this critical shortage of providers," said Greg Chang, Managing Director of Health eCareers.
  • About Health eCareers:Health eCareers brings together physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, PAs and CRNAs with jobs in every medical specialty.

Statement on Physician-Led Care and Physician Assistant Title Change and non-Physician Clinician use of the title "Doctor"

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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Physicians, Medicine, Physician assistant, Medical home

We also call for organized, collaborative discussions among stakeholder organizations in the Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant communities to find common ground on these important topics.

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  • We also call for organized, collaborative discussions among stakeholder organizations in the Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant communities to find common ground on these important topics.
  • The AOA, and the physicians whom we serve, value the important contributions made to our healthcare system by our non-physician colleagues.
  • According to their press release, the name change followed several years of study by an international marketing and communications firm.
  • The House of Medicine needs to collectively support the practice of medicine and work to ensure physician leadership for patient care.

American Oncology Network Strengthens Team with Key Leadership Appointments

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Service companies, Aon, Physician assistant, Consulting, Service industries

b'Fort Myers, Fla., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network, LLC (AON), a high-growth medical oncology provider with a focus on supporting the long-term viability of oncology treatment in community-based settings, recently announced two key leadership appointments.

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  • b'Fort Myers, Fla., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network, LLC (AON), a high-growth medical oncology provider with a focus on supporting the long-term viability of oncology treatment in community-based settings, recently announced two key leadership appointments.
  • Glenn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Lehigh University, as well as a Global Leadership designation from the University of Pennsylvania\xe2\x80\x99s Wharton School.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBoth Shelly and Curtiss will play key roles as we embark on our next phase of growth.
  • Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network currently represents 102 physicians and 65 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states.

SuperVision180 Introduces a Unique Accelerated Training Model for Aesthetic Medicine

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Health care, Health, Aesthetic medicine, Cosmetic surgery, Practice of medicine, Physicians, Nurse practitioner, Nursing, Physician assistant, Competence

Courses in more than a dozen aesthetic topics are currently available on the platform, with more on the way.\n"This is not Zoom," CEO Tom Kristy says.

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  • Courses in more than a dozen aesthetic topics are currently available on the platform, with more on the way.\n"This is not Zoom," CEO Tom Kristy says.
  • They include the pioneers who invented the procedures and the innovators who are perfecting them.\nSuperVision180 introduces a unique accelerated training model that provides a fast track to competency.
  • Lastly, LIVE webinars provide continuing, advanced training where students can watch, ask and learn in real-time, and receive additional CMEs.\nSuperVision180 launched its first training series on aesthetic medicine led by renowned surgeon Jason Emer, M.D.
  • Training is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, estheticians and aestheticians.\nSuperVision is committed to offering high-quality online education to medical professionals.

Number of Certified PAs Expanded in Every State Prior to Onset of COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Physician assistant, Physicians, Articles, Professional certification

According to the 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants by State , an annual report issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the total number of Certified PAs grew 6.52% between 2018 and 2019.

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  • According to the 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants by State , an annual report issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the total number of Certified PAs grew 6.52% between 2018 and 2019.
  • New York, which emerged as an early hotspot for the coronavirus in the United States, continued to have the highest number of Certified PAs in the country (13,526).
  • In the months prior to hospitals reaching capacity, the states with the highest number of Certified PAs working in a hospital setting were: Maine (58.0%), New York (57.3%) and Massachusetts (57.2%).
  • Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota and Wisconsin reported the lowest median number of patients seen by Certified PAs per week (50).

South University, Richmond's Master in Science of Physician Assistant program receives ARC-PA extension for 10 more years

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
South University, Physician assistant

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant program received accreditation for 10 years until 2031.

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  • The Master of Science in Physician Assistant program received accreditation for 10 years until 2031.
  • The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be 2031 March.
  • The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the South University, Richmond PA Program sponsored by South University, Richmond.
  • South University appreciates the support of ARC-PA for our students and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program as we continue to help our students recognize their educational aspirations.

Conviva Grows Florida Footprint by Acquiring Network of 12 Health Centers and 49 Affiliate Practices

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Professional services, Health, Consumer, Seniors, Insurance, Managed care, General Health, Primary care, Conviva, Health care, Physician assistant, Articles, Conviva, Humana

Conviva, a leading provider of senior-focused primary health care in Florida and Texas, has announced the acquisition of a South Florida primary care physician network that will add 12 wholly owned health care centers to its existing network.

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  • Conviva, a leading provider of senior-focused primary health care in Florida and Texas, has announced the acquisition of a South Florida primary care physician network that will add 12 wholly owned health care centers to its existing network.
  • The four organizations will provide Conviva with 12 new centers and over 200 new Conviva team members, including more than 40 physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.
  • Conviva will also add 49 affiliate practices to its network through downstream participation arrangements.
  • The acquisition of Dr. Bansals network further advances Convivas strategy of managing seniors health holistically through value-based care.