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HL Shorts: What to Expect in Nursing in 2025

Health Leaders | Nursing

On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Peggy Norton-Rosko , system chief nurse executive at the University of Maryland Medical System , about the newest challenges in nursing in 2025. Tune in to hear her insights.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. Full Practice Ferrara said that in 2025, NPs can expect more states to consider granting full practice authority.

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

During the first quarter of 2025, the American Nurses Association worked with nursing champions in Congress to advance nursing priorities and introduce key pieces of legislation to address issues ranging from the workforce pipeline to mental health resources for healthcare workers. Take Action for the bill! ICAN Act ( S.

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The Time Is Now for Nursing Advocacy

Health Leaders | Nursing

On a national level, nurse leaders now find themselves needing to defend Medicare and Medicaid, according to the panelists. Reimbursement and full practice authority policies are also critical, especially for nurse practitioners, to demonstrate the value of nursing.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Healthcare Coverage In 2023, 92 percent of Americans had some form of healthcare coveragewhether employer-provided coverage, Medicare or Medicaid or private health insurance. Some policymakers are pushing for higher participation in employer-provided coverage, while others are advocating for Medicare for all.

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CMS 2023 Home Health Final Rule: What Agencies Need To Know

Relias

The 2023 Home Health Final Payment Rule , which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released in October, increases Medicare payments for home health agencies by 0.7%, or $125 million, compared to 2022. While this seems like a treat, William A. The final rule includes a 4.1% net inflation rate update.

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Home Health Agencies Face Financial Burden of Proposed CMS Payment Cut

Relias

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes a decrease in Medicare reimbursement for home health agencies by 4.2% The act mandates a six-year monitoring period for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model ( PDGM), the home health payment model implemented for Medicare in 2020. Mandatory Telehealth Reporting.