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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Professor McMillan reiterates the importance of continued learning, urging nurses and midwives to recognise both how far the profession has come and how much potential they still hold for meaningful leadership within the health sector. The ACN Institute of Leadership is about meeting nurses where they are, she said.

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Why Nurse Leadership Right Now is More Important Than Ever!

The Nurse Break

While a wonderful week of inspiring nurse leadership conversations (from many fabulous nurse leaders), hearing about some wonderful initiatives and sharing a glass or two of wine between friends in some cases we haven’t seen for almost 2 years there is an underlying tension and distress I sense in many of the nurses I am chatting with.

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Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. This involves promoting ethical behavior, encouraging open communication, and having a zero-tolerance policy towards FWA.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

He’s an actively practicing NP in New York and a member of the senior leadership team at Columbia University’s School of Nursing, serving as the associate dean of clinical affairs and assistant professor responsible for overseeing the NP primary care faculty practice located in New York City and teaches health policy in the DNP program.

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New Year, New Congress and Administration, Same Mission.

Capitol Beat

We detailed these priorities and positions in a letter to Congress , sent to both Senate and House leadership. Removing Practice Barriers for APRNs We believe that removing practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) will promote quality care and help provide proper payment for nurses.

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

American Nurse

A universal healthcare plan similar to Medicare could provide basic, free healthcare to all U.S. Medicare has been successful in controlling hospital and physician reimbursement rates and, according to a film produced by Unfinished Business, the U.S. citizens with an option for supplementary insurance.

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Invest in Wound Care Education To Avoid Legal Risks

Relias

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. With proactive steps, you can use your leadership power to heal the gaps in wound care education.