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Is the private hospital system collapsing? Here’s what the sector’s financial instability means

Nursing Review

Across the board, private hospitals are struggling with soaring costs for staff and supplies, while private health insurance isn’t paying enough to cover these expenses. The role of private health insurance Access to private hospitals requires private health insurance. In 2022-23, a total $21.5

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UnitingCare Qld considers cutting ties with health insurer

Nursing Review

After months of negotiations UnitingCare Queensland has given notice to health insurance conglomerate Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) that its contract will be terminated, should they not reach a reasonable funding agreement within three months.

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Navigating the No Surprises Act Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

On December 27, 2020, the United States Congress adopted the No Surprises Act (NSA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which has various provisions to assist in protecting customers against unexpected costs beginning January 1, 2022. The following course highlights the NSA and how it impacts healthcare.

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9 Best States to Travel Nurse in 2023

MAS Medical Staffing

Paired with a trusted nurse staffing agency like MAS Medical, you can also enjoy full-time benefits like health insurance, 401k compensation, weekly pay, and so much more. Boston is home to Massachusetts General Hospital, ranked in the top 10 of “America’s Best Hospitals” for 2022-2023. Accessed September 30, 2022. #2

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Future-Proofing Healthcare

Penn Nursing

Some health insurance covers only part of the cost. “I Lucy Andersen, OCN “We see how someone’s socioeconomic status or their level of caregiver support can really impact their whole illness trajectory,” Andersen says. She will look at the longterm financial impact of receiving such therapy, for patients and their caregivers.

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Protected Health Information Disclosed by Website Technology

American Medical Compliance

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). JD Supra (2022, December 6). The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Visit [link] for more information.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Contact: 988 911 Local emergency room Your healthcare provider I may need mental health help soon. November 22, 2022. Nurse suicide prevention starts with crisis intervention. Am Nurse J. 2021;16(2):14-8. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2020;17(1):6-15. doi:10.1111/wvn.12419 12419 Edmondson AC. Edmonson on psychological safety.