Penn Nursing
APRIL 16, 2024
Some health insurance covers only part of the cost. “I Jennifer Gil, MSN, RN Now in her second year, Gil is a predoctoral fellow at the School’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR)—a fitting home since CHOPR research on work environments fueled her advocacy for safe staffing levels when she was at the bedside.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs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). However, it fails to consider the well-documented links between social factors and health outcomes.
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American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Understanding SDOH is critical, as social and environmental conditions, such as economic stability, education, healthcare access, and community support, play a significant role in health outcomes. Home design and structure significantly influence housing quality and may affect both mental and physical health.
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.
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 17, 2024
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the broader array of influences and structures impacting everyday living. These determinants are the key drivers of health disparities, leading to unjust and preventable health outcomes.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 3, 2023
For example, some people may live in rural areas where they cannot easily access routine health exams. Others may need help understanding health recommendations due to language barriers. Whatever the disadvantage, health disparities can lead to poor health outcomes that negatively contribute to health equity.
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Acting as a liaison between patients, health care providers, and health insurers. Educating patients and their families on relevant health-related matters. Keeping track of health outcomes and suggesting possible treatment changes. Primary responsibilities include: Evaluating a patient's medical history.
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