A common clothing item for cancer patients is a port shirt, which allows for easy access to the patient's chest for chemotherapy treatment.
But they can cost over $100. So, nurse Whitney Carpenter of South Carolina's Levine Cancer Institute decided to make them herself to give to patients for free.
Year after year, states consider legislation that expands what nurse practitioners (NPs) are allowed to do in the nation’s exam rooms, clinics, emergency departments, and other settings without any physician involvement.
In a family medicine setting—which encompasses caring for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients—some states go as far as allowing nurse practitioners to diagnose, prescribe and manage treatment plans for patients without any physician involvement.
Staff shortages and ongoing financial strain have reached critical levels in healthcare delivery. As 2025 approaches, pressure mounts from consumers, government and payers for greater accountability and transparency in care. The convergence of these forces has left healthcare delivery organizations at a crossroads.
With over 800 FDA-cleared health AI applications, expectations are that AI will be a game changer. It can augment our ability to deliver better care, proactively manage health, and accelerate medical research.
Housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, servers, bartenders and other members of the union, Unite Here Local 2, are reaching out to attendees of the invitation-only J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held Jan. 13-16 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.