Nurses Advocates

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Reality of the Situation According to Forbes, health insurance is a vital part of financial planning that helps pay for people’s healthcare. of uninsured non-elderly adults (between ages 18 and 64) report that the top reason why they dont have health insurance is because the cost is too high.

Health Insurance

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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.

HIPAA

Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2025

They were calm, compassionate, and hyper-focused on helping peoplenot just with their immediate health needs, but with things like emotions, nutrition, and health insurance. They inspired me in ways I didn’t expect. I’d assumed all nurses were bound to deliver care at the bedside.

Health Insurance

Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 27, 2025

To say the US tax code is complicated is an understatement Common Tax Deductions Here is a list of common tax deductions available to most Nurse Practitioner practice owners: Practice Business Expenses startup business expenses rent & utilities business insurance computers & technology hosting & domain registration subscriptions marketing (..)

Business

Nursing Review

JUNE 9, 2025

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

Health Insurance

Celayix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease.

Best Practices

Daily Nurse

JULY 7, 2025

million Americans projected to lose access to their health insurance. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, H.R.1 1 will slash healthcare funding by $1.1 trillion, with $930 billion in Medicaid cuts and 11.8 These are not just numbers—they are human beings,” said Dr. Kennedy.

Medicaid

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 14, 2025

Overview of Texas HB 300 and its Importance The Attorney General of Texas has adopted a standard Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code 181.154(d).

HIPAA

Minority Nurse

JULY 8, 2025

Consider Telehealth as a Low-cost Option Therapy can be costly for the average person, especially for those without health insurance. Tap Into Your Health Insurance Benefits If you have insurance through your workplace, you may have free benefits that you are not aware of.

Mental Health

The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 11, 2025

Utilizing tools like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can offer tax advantages and serve as an additional means to save for future medical expenses, complementing retirement savings. Housing Stipends: Travel nurses may receive housing accommodations or stipends, allowing flexibility in choosing living arrangements.

Retirement

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

School nurses, who are at the forefront of providing essential health services to students, are uniquely positioned to understand and articulate the direct impact these cuts would have on the well-being of our nation’s youth.

Medicaid

Nurses Advocates

JULY 1, 2025

The bill also attempts to partially ‘pay for’ these costs with cuts through reduced spending on access to health insurance. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill would increase the number of people without health insurance by 8.6

Medicaid

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

Healthscope's collapse has set off alarm bells with private insurers, who hold major concerns for the future of Darwin Private Hospital specifically. Darwin Private Hospital is the only private facility in the Northern Territory and it is understood that around 99,000 people have private health insurance in the NT and access private services.

Business

The Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 8, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs).

Medicaid

The Gypsy Nurse

AUGUST 3, 2025

Clarify Pay and Benefits Beyond the hourly rate, understand the full compensation package: Taxable vs. non-taxable income Bonuses (sign-on, completion, referral) Health insurance and retirement plans Reimbursements (scrubs, licensing, travel) Ask for a pay breakdown to see exactly what you’ll be earning and spending.

Travel Nursing

Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we have seen with the recent shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, there is a lot of discontent from all sides about how the healthcare system and the health insurance industry works. Building Trust with Your Health Insurance Company. This discontent is not good and puts us all at risk.

Retirement

Penn Nursing

APRIL 16, 2024

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.

Self-Care

The Gypsy Nurse

JUNE 3, 2025

Competitive Pay and Benefits Travel professionals often earn more than permanent staff and may receive: Tax-free housing and meal stipends Health insurance 401(k) plans Licensure reimbursement Completion and referral bonuses 3. Ask colleagues for recommendations or explore healthcare travel communities and forums.

Travel Nursing

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Housing Studies show strong evidence of the benefits for housing first interventions that provide supportive housing to individuals with chronic health conditions (including behavioral health conditions).

Health Outcomes

Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, Healthscope said the insurance providers allegedly threatened legal action against the fee. The response from the insurers was lawfare, and we are not prepared to engage in protracted and expensive legal challenges,” Mr Horan said.

Health Insurance

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) : ARPA-H aims to accelerate health research and development. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) : CMS administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Medicaid

The Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 3, 2025

National Public Health Week: A Time for Resistance As National Public Health Week begins with the theme “ It Starts Here” , public health professionals are using this milestone to highlight the importance of resisting policies that threaten public health progress.

Health Insurance

The Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2025

More to come… Heres a deeper look at the specific ways this bill threatens childrens well-being: Massive Medicaid Cuts: A Direct Attack on Childrens Health Coverage Loss: The bill slashes nearly $700 billion from Medicaid, the primary source of health insurance for children in low-income families and those with special health needs.

Medicaid

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Back in the 1970s or 1980s, if a nurse had a strong opinion about, for example, the world of health insurance, they could choose to write a letter to the editor in their local or regional newspaper; if they were lucky, a few hundred or thousand people would read what they had to say.

Health Insurance

Registered Nursing

JULY 11, 2025

link] 2025 Affordable ABSN Programs in Massachusetts Finding affordable ABSN programs in Massachusetts is key for students looking to advance their nursing careers without breaking the bank. .

Health Insurance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 28, 2025

Recording notes and reviewing medical records in electronic health records takes a great deal of physicians time, making it one of the leading causes of lost productivity and burnout for physicians. Health insurance companies can also benefit from artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Pharmaceutical

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 24, 2025

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. One of its primary directives is to protect the privacy and security of patients’ health information.

HIPAA

Nursing Review

JULY 21, 2025

Private health insurance and aged care provider Bupa is again getting backlash from the sector. The ACCC states that Bupa admitted to the breaches after telling more than 4000 customers they were not entitled to private health insurance benefits, even though they were entitled to make a claim.

Health Insurance

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 2, 2025

Health Insurance Most travel nurse employers offer health benefitsincluding medical, dental, and vision coveragethat begin on the first day of your assignment. Learn more about multistate licenses and compact state eligibility.

Travel Nursing

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Health Insurance Providers : Companies providing health coverage plans. Get the Comprehensive Affordable Care Act and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Training Here Section 1557 Compliance: What Healthcare Providers Must Do by July 5, 2025 Who Needs to Comply?

Medicare

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 26, 2025

The right travel nurse agency wont just find you a jobtheyll advocate for your preferences, guide you through licensing and onboarding, help secure housing, and be your support system throughout your assignment.

Travel Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Oz’s history of promoting unproven treatments and dubious health products should disqualify him from any position of medical authority, let alone one that oversees critical health insurance programs. This appointment is a clear indication that Trump values showmanship over substance.

Medicaid

American Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2025

If a family member is making a recording of patient care, ask them to stop, explaining that he or she is violating the patient’s right for privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Do not pose for photos with patients or patient family members; these photos could end up on social media.

Malpractice

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 22, 2025

Subcategories of health policy include public health, global health, healthcare services, health insurance, mental health and pharmaceuticals. How Does Health Policy Impact Patients? Below, we explore a few major health policy issues impacting Americans today. In fact, approximately 9% of U.S.

HIPAA

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

Health insurance required. With no mention of an entrance exam beyond the TEAS, this program stands out for its affordability and direct approach to advancing LVNs' careers in nursing. Campus-based program. For Licensed Vocational Nurses. Leads to R.N. Requires TEAS exam. Criminal background check needed. Immunizations mandatory.

Licensing

Registered Nursing

JUNE 19, 2025

Prospective BSN students in the Louisville area have multiple opportunities to reduce their financial burden: Submit the FAFSA Early: Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible increases eligibility for Pell Grants, subsidized loans, and federal work-study programs.

Leadership

Nursing Review

JULY 21, 2025

Birth options in Australia Australia has a two-tiered system of health care: a publicly funded system that provides care for free, or limited out-of-pocket costs, to patients in public hospitals a private system where patients with private health insurance access care from doctors mainly in private hospitals.

Pharmaceutical