Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC

Physician assistants who work in PA-owned clinics can receive EHR incentives--but what happens when a PA wants to work at a physician-led practice?

Why should you join AAPA? Well, the author argues, membership and participation in your national professional organization is essential to preserve and promote the PA profession.

In this article, Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, describes the vital role of AAPA HOD Reference Committees and sheds light on their responsibilities in driving forward AAPA policy.

Electronic health records may try to detect and prevent adverse drug events, but a study reveals they are not doing a good job of it--at least, not yet.

This month's topics include reliable sources for genetic conditions and counseling and where to find Web sites notable for their dermatology resources.

The blog author has a meaningful experience in the clinic one day that reminds him why we take strides to move to the new EHR.

Continuing to build empathy toward providers into training and implementation may go a long way towards realizing the promises of the EHR. But it won't be done if providers feel sidelined or left behind.

While patients are in full support of being able to examine their complete medical records, health care providers are leery. Blog author Jim Anderson examines the research that has been done about the pros and cons of the matter.

Empathy seems to be on the side of the patient and family, but clinicians also need help in dealing with their feelings after they make a mistake.

According to the author, better food yields better discussion at the House of Delegates meeting. Here, a list of foodie places in Toronto, the upcoming AAPA conference locale, to fuel the decision-making.