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Fourth Trimester Programs: A New Era of Postpartum Care

Diversity Nursing

It also addresses the broader determinants of health by helping with insurance, paperwork, supplies for milk, transportation, and even financial and housing assistance. UW Medicine in Washington is leading the " Maternal Mental Health Access " effort. The impact is already evident.

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Nurses on the Brink: A Call for Compassion, Support & Change

Empowered Nurses

Mental health suffers: Just 25% describe their mental well-being as “very good,” and many feel unsupported emotionally. This crisis isn’t about numbers—it’s about people stretched beyond limits, risking both their health and that of their patients. Though salaries are inching up (<$52.25/hr

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Here's How the Chevron Decision Will Impact Healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Supreme Court's decision will impact patients receiving care through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. According to the brief, approximately 65 million Americans receive healthcare coverage through Medicare, while Medicaid and CHIP cover 90 million low-income children and adults and seniors with disabilities.

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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care for Veterans Recommendations approved focused on access to Veterans Health Services and competency in veterans’ health needs by all nurses. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Subcategories of health policy include public health, global health, healthcare services, health insurance, mental health and pharmaceuticals. How Does Health Policy Impact Patients? The average cost of a data breach in healthcare was $9.77M in 2024. The University of St. Miller AE, Nicolas S.,

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Infographic: Chevron's Impact on Healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

Hospitals and health systems will now potentially have to wait through legal challenges to regulations that were previously determined by the many federal agencies that influence healthcare. Click here to read the accompanying article.

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. The Assembly also approved a scheduled dues escalation starting in 2025.