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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank you NASN & the 64 Organizations of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition!

The Relentless School Nurse

Sharing an important letter (linked here), signed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) along with 64 organizations and allies of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition. It was submitted to Congress on February 17, 2025, as an urgent appeal to our lawmakers to protect Medicaid from the proposed cuts.

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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Administrative and Business Records This category includes your practices foundational paperwork: Business & professional licenses Continuing education documents Tax IDs Federal registrations Vendor and lease agreements Malpractice insurance records Credentialing records Collaborative agreements Etc.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Voices from the Frontline” – School Nurses, Share Your Stories on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Student Health

The Relentless School Nurse

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is inviting school nurses to collaborate with them on an important initiative a storytelling series that they hope will inspire action to protect and strengthen Medicaid at this critical time. CHC is collecting examples of how our students would be affected by cuts to this vital program.

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Do You Worry About Getting Audited?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

They can be educational and help you improve the quality of care you deliver and your business. So basically…are you doing everything you should be doing, not only in the types of care you are providing but also in the business aspect of your practice? But these are only some types of audits you may face or even want to be faced with.

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Equity in Nursing: Honoring the Past, Transforming the Future

American Nurse

During the summit, attendees viewed Power to Heal, a documentary highlighting the fight to enact Medicaid as a crucial step in the medical civil rights movement. The film underscored how the push for Medicaid also advanced efforts to desegregate hospitals across the U.S.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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