Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The ICAN Act would remove unnecessary and outdated barriers to providing care for APRNs across the country so they can better care for their patients who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The domino effect on the patient’s health was profound. Nurse Advocates at the Capitol promoting the ICAN Act.

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American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

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Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Decreases Spread of Infectious Diseases Telehealth has shown evidence of significantly reducing the spread of COVID-19 and has a direct impact on decreasing the infection rate, including monitoring symptoms and promoting physical distance. 11 What Does the Future of Virtual Healthcare Look Like?

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Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

They take the time to build trusting relationships with patients, promoting open communication. Promoting Safer Birth Practices Nurse Midwives are strong advocates for evidence-based, low-intervention birth practices, which can significantly reduce the risk of complications during childbirth.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The BBBA also promoted maternal health homes by incentivizing states through an increase on the federal match of 15% for two years if they use maternal health homes. The second federal policy is Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension (passed in Missouri 7/2023). More than 40% of births are insured under Medicaid.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% had no coverage at all. with 34.3%

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Health Insurance Medicaid Mental Health Promotion 59

Every Nurse

JUNE 24, 2023

The recovery process can be long and challenging, and it can impact the patient’s physical and mental health. Hospital readmissions due to falls can result in penalties under Medicare and Medicaid programs. Therefore, it is essential to prevent falls from happening in the first place.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Because of the wide definition of disability and the different ways that having a chronic condition can impact one’s self-concept, be aware that having a disability is a risk factor for one’s mental health. The Mental Health of People with Disabilities. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

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The Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. The proposed cuts in Medicaid funding may also have a destabilizing impact on school health services.

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Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Congress must take action to improve nurse staffing and reduce burnout, such as investing in mental health and substance use dependence support for nurses. Bolstering access to APRNs only serves to increase health care access, especially for our most vulnerable patient populations.

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Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery and coordination of maternal health care services. Promoting maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, referral, and treatment.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. This is especially true for primary, prenatal, and mental health care. 2021, December). 28 Federal Trade Commission.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Both clinical and behavioral factors contribute to maternal health outcomes. Sadly, U.S.

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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This reduction in expertise could lead to delays in identifying and responding to emerging health threats. Public Health Programs : The CDC’s work extends beyond infectious disease control to monitoring chronic diseases, promoting health and wellness, and addressing health disparities.

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