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For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Nursing Review

Mapping inequity We first examined federally funded Medicare mental health services, largely provided under the Better Access initiative , to establish how equitably – or not – these are distributed. In 2019, if all people with the most need had equal access to mental health care, on average, each person would receive 12 services.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S. Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States.

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

The BHIT includes nurses, physicians, and licensed mental health therapists who provide and guide the delivery of compassionate patient-centered care for those with behavioral and substance use issues, as well as support and consultation for clinical staff caring for them. 3W3aHFM Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

An analysis conducted in June 2019 by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirmed this fact with metrics that projected a shortfall of up to 139,000 physicians by the year 2033. “NPs could obtain a business license and run their practice in ways that best serve their patient population.”.

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Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries

American Nurse

The why At the end of June 2019, the HAPI rate at Glens Falls Hospital (GFH), a 291-bed community hospital in northern New York, was 0.68 Medicare estimates that each pressure injury adds $43,180 to a hospital stay. After receiving internal review board approval, the team launched the study in November 2019. worldwide. •

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It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Nursing Review

Nurse practitioners have been practising in Australia since 2000, starting in emergency care, with more than 1,400 practising in total in Australia by 2019. However, unlike other countries, Australian nurse practitioners must work in collaboration with a doctor. Read the original article.

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. If you’re a licensed nurse working in another area of health care, you’re an excellent candidate for PMH nursing. The mental health system is increasingly relying on PMHNPs.