Rylee Wilson – Becker’s Payer Issues CMS will require states to provide Medicaid coverage for certain services for incarcerated youth within 30 days of their release date. The agency will also allow states the option to provide Medicaid coverage to youth who are incarcerated, but have not been convicted of a crime, according to a […]
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Alan Condon – Becker’s CFO Report Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order ordering hospitals in the state to collect information on undocumented immigrants receiving inpatient and emergency care, and to report healthcare costs incurred as a result. The executive order comes in response to the Biden administration’s “reckless open border policies” and
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Photo via Pexels If you’re a healthcare worker, you know how draining the job can be. While it can be a rewarding career, it can also get tiring. Unfortunately, burnout rates are high in healthcare. If your current position isn’t meeting your needs, it may be time to switch employers. Another option is to explore
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Kristin Kuchno – Becker’s Hospital Review Age diversity in the University of Kansas Health System’s leadership team is valued. It brings a “richness of opinions and discussions,” Terry Rusconi, chief culture officer of the system’s Kansas City division, told Becker’s. This blend of ages comes at a time when age trends within the workforce are
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– MDedge Internal Medicine By Michelle Andrews For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these “NPs” often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for. But NPs in specialty care? That’s not routine, at least not yet. Increasingly, though, nurse practitioners and
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Hospital Review A growing number of health systems are adding advanced practice providers to their executive teams as the sector sees significant job growth. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioner is the fastest-growing occupation in the country, with employment in the profession expected to grow 46%
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Rylee Wilson – Becker’s Hospital Review The Justice Department is starting a pilot program to reward whistleblowers who expose healthcare fraud schemes involving private insurance plans. According to an Aug. 1 fact sheet from the Justice Department, the program is intended to fill gaps in its existing reward programs. Under the program, whistleblowers who expose
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Publish date: July 19, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Across the world, healthcare workers experience workplace violence, which can differ by gender, seniority, and the type of workplace, according to a recent study. An analysis found that men were more likely to report physical violence, while women were more likely to face nonphysical violence, such as
Embarking on a career as a travel nurse blends unique challenges with substantial rewards, offering an enriching journey for those in the nursing profession. By focusing on key preparatory steps and leveraging industry insights, you can enhance your readiness for a rewarding career journey. This guide from Nursing Academy provides aspiring travel nurses with the
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Author: Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News Starting in September, if someone in Clemmons, North Carolina, calls 911 to report a cardiac arrest, the first responder on the scene may be a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator, or AED. “The idea is for the drone to get there several minutes before first responders,” such as
