The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to hearing, but it’s increasingly the case, with patients more likely than ever to see providers with advanced ...

Both physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are vital members of the healthcare team, and often perform similar responsibilities. PA and NP scope of practice depends on state laws, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Japsen writes about healthcare business and policy. U.S. consumers still like to see a doctor, but if they have to wait, ...

The issues discussed in this column are not meant to be considered legal advice. For personal advice, readers are urged to contact a qualified health care attorney. A nurse practitioner wrote: "I'm ...

Certified medical assistants are hoping the COVID-19 pandemic and the effort to vaccinate the population finally will enable them to be able to give the injections, freeing up doctors and nurses.

Generating a steady pool of specially qualified medical assistants to support providers and patients at Berkshire Health Systems and its regional network of primary care and specialty medicine offices ...

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems recently launched its nursing assistant training program, which helps train and place candidates as nursing assistants at Berkshire Medical Center. Program ...