The Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2025

Sharing an important letter (linked here), signed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) along with 64 organizations and allies of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition. It was submitted to Congress on February 17, 2025, as an urgent appeal to our lawmakers to protect Medicaid from the proposed cuts. It provides over $7.5

Medicaid 65

Medicaid Mental Health Health Outcomes Education 65

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” on referrals for behavioral health care.

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Medicaid Health Outcomes Medicare 98

Consult QD

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Breaking down myths about homelessness One crucial step to improving health outcomes is to break down common misconceptions and stigmas about people who are experiencing homelessness. There may be underlying physical or mental health issues on top of that, making navigating a complex health system especially trying.”

Medicaid 114

Medicaid Mental Health Health Outcomes Education 114

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Throughout the United States mental health related conditions are now the leading cause of maternal death. The KU news release noted that much of the care focus has been on medical issues including hypertension, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage although mental health is the leading cause of maternal mortality. respectively.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Medicaid Health Outcomes Education 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Organizations adopt care coordination to improve health outcomes and reduce the financial cost of treatments by streamlining care delivery and reducing or eliminating redundancies in care. Members assigned to this high-risk category are assigned a care coordinator, which is often paid for by the payer/health plan.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Mental Health Medicaid Communication 52

Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Many of these causes are worsened by social determinants of health such as poverty, lack of access to quality health care, racism, and discrimination. Title V funding can play a vital role for states and territories in addressing maternal mortality and improving maternal health outcomes.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Care coordination Mental Health Education 52

Capitol Beat

MARCH 15, 2022

Nursing and Allied Health Workforce Shortages – The Committee notes that in a March 2021 survey conducted by the HHS Office of the Inspector General, hospitals reported that nursing shortages during the COVID–19 pandemic significantly strained health care delivery and were a significant obstacle to addressing the public health emergency.

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health APRN Telemedicine 40