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A Lookback on 2024

Nurses Advocates

Wow, where did 2024 go? I hope you enjoy this “Lookback on 2024! I hope you enjoy this “Lookback on 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.

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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. ” Before I go further, let me remind you that even though the I =Insurance, this is not about practices or businesses that take insurance.

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UPMC boosts nurse compensation to $52.17 an hour by 2027

Health Leaders | Nursing

an hour by 2027, a 20% increase and nearly $9 more an hour than local competitors pay, the Downtown-based hospital and health insurance giant announced Monday. UPMC is boosting compensation for entry level registered nurses to $52.17 New nurses with a bachelor’s degree will get $41.75 for bachelor’s level nurses and $50.42

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UnitingCare Qld considers cutting ties with health insurer

Nursing Review

After months of negotiations UnitingCare Queensland has given notice to health insurance conglomerate Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) that its contract will be terminated, should they not reach a reasonable funding agreement within three months.

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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in 2024 with AMC’s Expertise 

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. As we step into 2024, healthcare providers must stay abreast of the latest updates to remain compliant.

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Here's How the Chevron Decision Will Impact Healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

When Chevron was still in effect, the brief stated, courts deferred to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to make policies that the agency needed to make while "plugging the interstitial gaps that inevitable arise as it administers the health insurance statues in a myriad of every-changing real-world settings."

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Embracing the Adventure: Top 5 Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse in 2024

The Gypsy Nurse

In this post, we’ll explore the top five benefits of being a travel nurse in 2024 and why this profession remains an attractive option for healthcare professionals seeking adventure, growth, and fulfillment. Work-life balance and adventure As a travel nurse in 2024, you’ll enjoy a unique blend of work-life balance and adventure.