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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

"This Budget contains measures that respect nursing and recognise the unique and valued role that nurses play across the health system in so many settings," Professor Boyd said. Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives stand ready to work to their full scope of practice to complement a stressed and strained medical workforce. "An