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David Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C, a PA who has spent much of his career in cardiothoracic surgery, shares his perspective on all things related to the atrial kick that supports good cardiac output and perfusion.

Teams and flow: Learning to lead, follow, or get out of the way

David Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C May 17, 2012

A cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant describes what it's like to work in sync with the team: flow.

A review of two recent articles about medication shortages

David Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C April 17, 2012

In cardiothoracic surgery and other specialties, medication shortages are growing and media coverage of the issue is expanding with it.

Why PAs should be connecting with colleagues on LinkedIn

David Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C April 03, 2012

Organizing your professional contacts in one place is a given for PAs who want to advance their careers. So why aren't you on LinkedIn?

This blog features weekly postings by the members of the AAPA Health Disparities Work Group, a branch of the Clinical and Health Affairs Commission. In their posts, the bloggers write about the disparities seen in health care today and how we can work to identify and eliminate them for good

Why I'm worried it's not just croup

AAPA Health Disparities Work Group May 16, 2012

With decreased immunization rates, wooping cough seems to be making a comeback, showing its distinctive sound particularly on the Pacific coast.

The concept of the "Citizen PA"

AAPA Health Disparities Work Group May 01, 2012

Some PAs may feel a focus on health disparities is extracurricular. Identifying ourselves as citizen PAs allows us to realize our capacities, both large and small, to effect change.

The Plan B university vending machine: Would removal limit healthcare access?

AAPA Health Disparities Work Group April 18, 2012

Politics and media have played a role in encouraging the removal of vending machines containing Plan B to students. Has this also created disparity?

HIT guru Jim Anderson observes and comments on the happenings in the world of health information technology.

Unfulfilled promises?

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC May 03, 2012

Is social media really worth the investment of time and energy?

EHR mayhem may pose risk to patient data

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC April 19, 2012

As more patient data becomes available online thanks to EHRs, states have scrambled to put security measures in place.

Is moving health care forward for the sake of PAs or patients?

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC April 11, 2012

In order to improve the health care system, providers must realize that making strides will even the playing field between clinician and patient.

The JAAPA editorial board blog features postings by the Journal's editor in chief and 13 board members—12 PAs and a physician. Occasionally, board members may invite guest posts as well. The bloggers write about anything and everything related to their professional lives as clinicians and PA educators, and occasionally about personal experiences relevant to their work. The editorial board invites you to respond: please comment on individual postings using our comments feature, or, if you have a suggested topic for our bloggers, write to jaapa@haymarketmedia.com.

Are making people better and making money mutually exclusive?

Ian M. Smith, MMS, PA-C May 21, 2012

The author has more questions than answers as he contemplates what it means to be a PA in a society—and within a health care system—as materialistic as ours.