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Is the private hospital system collapsing? Here’s what the sector’s financial instability means

Nursing Review

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. What about health budgets?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs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

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The Relentless School Nurse: Crippling Science – CDC’s Workforce Cuts Amidst Rising Health Threats

The Relentless School Nurse

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) : HRSA focuses on improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) : SAMHSA leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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. Know what’s in your state law Mental Health Information That Cannot Be Disclosed Therapy notes, which have extra protection under HIPAA.

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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? Below, we explore a few major health policy issues impacting Americans today. The University of St.

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Public vs private. Which is safer for childbirth?

Nursing Review

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.

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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.