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Medicaid matters

American Nurse

This essential public good I’m referring to is Medicaid. The full House passed its version of the bill in May 2025 with more than $620 billion in Medicaid cuts that would reduce enrollment by over 10 million. Medicaid accounts for about half of spending on long-term care and approximately 19% of hospital revenue.

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

Private duty nursing is a growing and in-demand field offering a highly personalized approach to patient care. Unlike home health nurses who visit several patients a day for short periods, private duty nurses typically remain with one patient for an extended shift, providing continuous, hands-on care. What Is a Private Duty Nurse?

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Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers?

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers? Media Spotlight Nurses Deserve Better.

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What is Medicaid, and why does it matter to nurses? 

Capitol Beat

What is Medicaid? Medicaid provides health care coverage for millions of Americans, with nearly 72 million enrolled in 2024. Every state can choose to offer Medicaid coverage to other populations beyond the federal requirements. Why is Medicaid under threat now ? Why should nurses care about Medicaid cuts?

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Dual Threats from Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

Health Leaders | Nursing

More than 800,000 immigrants and naturalized citizens comprise 28% of direct care employees at home care agencies and long-term care companies. This article was published on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in KFF Health News. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa.

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Foot care nursing

American Nurse

For example, if the patient has a systemic condition or experiences marked limitations in ambulation, pain, or a secondary infection from thickening or other dystrophy of an infected nail plate, Medicare may cover foot care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website lists codes that indicate medical necessity.

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

American Nurse

Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 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.