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The most critical relationship on the healthcare team

October 24th, 2018 The relationship between the PA or NP and the collaborating physician can influence positive patient outcomes.

How To Successfully Negotiate Your First NP/PA Contract

March 25th, 2016 There are a few key issues that PAs and NPs need to remember to address beyond the standard items of salary, bonus, benefits and PTO. These other items often need to be more heavily negotiated, such as non-compete clauses, scheduling, call details and cultural fit.

3 Critical Things You Should Know about Physician Assistants

January 30th, 2014 Though they practice in every care setting and medical specialty, physician assistants (PA) are often underappreciated and misunderstood. Lisa Shock, a long-time PA and healthcare consultant, helps set the record straight about who physician assistants are.

Mythbusting the Incident-to Rules for PAs and NPs

March 29th, 2013 Since the creation of incident-to billing for non-physician providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), there has been significant confusion regarding proper billing and reimbursement for claims. Lisa Shock busts the myths behind incident-to issues in this post.