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Healthcare Employers Seek Radiologists as Doctor and Nurse Practitioner Pay Rises

Nurse practitioners are in high demand as retailers like Amazon, CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens expand their primary care clinic offerings. According to a report from AMN Healthcare, nurse practitioners have been the most requested healthcare providers for the past three years. The rise of "convenient care" providers such as retail clinics and telemedicine platforms has fueled the demand for nurse practitioners. Average salary offers for nurse practitioners have increased by 9% this year, reaching $158,000. The entrance of large retailers into the healthcare market has led to bidding wars for primary care providers, with compensation for specialists also seeing a significant increase.

via Forbes|

#compensation #healthcare #healthcare-market

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"PCPs Take Charge in Gene Therapy Era as RSV Shot Gets Green Light for Infants"

Primary care physicians are playing a crucial role in the new era of gene therapy, as they are often the first to diagnose and deliver news of genetic diseases to patients. With the approval of numerous gene therapies for rare and debilitating diseases, primary care doctors will be responsible for monitoring patients' safety, managing side effects, and coordinating care with subspecialists. However, the lack of time and support for doctors in this field remains a challenge. As gene therapy becomes more prevalent, primary care physicians will need to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to interpret genetic test results and provide counseling to patients. The expansion of gene therapy also raises concerns about the overwhelming learning curve for primary care doctors and the need for additional support, such as artificial intelligence tools, to assist in patient care.

via Medscape|

#gene-therapy #genetic-counseling #healthcare