From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, After narrowly passing a budget resolution this spring foreshadowing major Medicaid cuts, Republicans in Congress are having trouble agreeing on specific ways to save billions of dollars from a pool of funding that pays for the program without cutting benefits on which millions of Americans rely.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of April that we think deserve sharing again.
By Kelley Smith MPH – My journey from bedside nursing to healthcare leadership might seem unusual to some. But co-leading a healthcare marketing organization has shown me that the same principles that make great patient care – empathy, understanding, and trust – are essential for successful business partnerships in healthcare.
Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation & the discussion is: Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, The secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., contradicted his agency’s researchers recently with unsubstantiated or outright false claims about autism spectrum disorder and those with the condition. His public remarks were not the only recent example of Kennedy speaking against his employees;
By Linda Childers – With rapidly advancing technology and an aging population, home health nurses will become even more important in the coming years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for home health nurses is expected to grow 21% from 2023 to 2033.
By Dr. Christine Gall – From the preconference Hackathon to keynote addresses and breakout sessions, the agenda highlighted both the complexity of the issues we face and the urgency to reimagine how we lead. It was a valuable space to connect with peers, reflect on where we are as a profession, and explore bold new strategies for moving forward.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, A week into the reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services announced by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the scope of the staff cuts and program cutbacks is starting to become clear.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of March that we think deserve sharing again.
By Alice Benjamin MSN ACNS-BC FNP-C – If you’ve ever felt uneasy walking into a patient’s room or found yourself scanning for the nearest exits in case of trouble, you’re not alone. As a nurse, I’ve had moments where a routine patient interaction suddenly turned hostile, forcing me to react quickly to protect myself.
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken major steps to help people with medical debt in its nearly 14-year history. It issued rules barring medical debt from Americans’ credit reports and went after debt collectors who pressured customers to pay bills they didn’t owe.
By Laura Brummett – Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, but they’re not always recognized for their integral contribution to patient outcomes.
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