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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

The work-life balance isn't bad," she adds. of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. It is important to stay current with this trend. Arends agrees.

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How to Manage and Schedule Contract Workers

Celayix

When it comes to standard employees, the employer witholds federal income taxes, and often even contribute to Social Security and Medicare tax. Work-life balance : A great perk of being a contract worker is maintaining a good work-life balance.