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For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Nursing Review

Logically, this should apply just as much to mental health as to other parts of the health system. But our new research finds Australia’s mental health care system is not equitable in this way. This clear link between mental distress and socioeconomic disadvantage exists both in Australia and globally.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. “We’re going to see more states introduce legislation allowing NPS to practice at the top of our licenses,” he said.

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

Working with the information technology/clinical systems department, the team created a trigger from a positive response on this question, which then initiates consults for the behavioral health intervention team (BHIT), integrated case management, and the dietary department. Behavioral health intervention team. J Autism Dev Disord.

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ANA Makes Nurses’ Voices Heard on Equity and Efficiency

Capitol Beat

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. We know that when APRNs are allowed to practice at the top of their license, more patients overcome barriers to receiving safe and cost-effective care.

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APRNs Can Provide Quality and Access to Care and Congress Needs to Let Them

Capitol Beat

The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. The ICAN Act would remove unnecessary and outdated barriers to providing care for APRNs across the country so they can better care for their patients who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

APRN 52
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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

Relias

Ketamine therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of certain mental health conditions especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications. Ketamine is most effective when used as part of a structured treatment plan, including therapy and ongoing mental health support. Reside in the U.S.

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The Importance of the Resident Assessment Instrument Process

IntelyCare

The RAI process is also a federal requirement from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as outlined in section §483. These regulations apply to federally and state licensed facilities and allows states the option to utilize the MDS assessment (Section S) to collect state specific data if they choose.