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Where Do People Go When They Do Not Have Healthcare Insurance and need Medical Care?

Nurses Advocates

The Reality of the Situation According to Forbes, health insurance is a vital part of financial planning that helps pay for people’s healthcare. of uninsured non-elderly adults (between ages 18 and 64) report that the top reason why they dont have health insurance is because the cost is too high.

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How to Not Lose Access to Mental Health Treatment As A Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Are you excited to start travel nursing but unsure how to maintain access to mental health treatment? This sent my mental health spiraling. Here are some ways travel nurses can maintain access to mental health treatment while on assignment. Some services accept health insurance, and some only allow self-pay.

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Travel Nurse Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself

The Gypsy Nurse

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 6 also just happens to be the start of Nurses Week. In honor of both, we’re putting together some tips to help maintain your mental health while on assignment. Travel Nurse Mental Health Tip #3: Stay Active Mental and physical health are so closely related.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Voices from the Frontline” – School Nurses, Share Your Stories on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Student Health

The Relentless School Nurse

School nurses, who are at the forefront of providing essential health services to students, are uniquely positioned to understand and articulate the direct impact these cuts would have on the well-being of our nation’s youth.

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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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How to Evaluate Benefits Packages

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

A comprehensive benefits package not only supports your physical and mental health but also provides opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance. Robust packages typically include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks that contribute to both immediate and long-term well-being.

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

This is because education not only provides individuals with the knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices but also empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. Social Connectedness Social support networks play a crucial role in individuals' overall health and well-being.