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One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American Nurse

Patients and their families are at the mercy of healthcare monopolies for lifesaving care and treatment while some can barely pay for necessities. A universal healthcare plan similar to Medicare could provide basic, free healthcare to all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has lowered healthcare costs by 41%.

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Budget ’24: What’s in it for nurses and midwives?

Nursing Review

"And because these clinics open early and close late, more than one in three visits were outside normal working hours, taking pressure off emergency departments and making it easier for Australians to access free healthcare." As of July next year, Medicare will cover $168.60 for an initial appointment and $84.35