Nearing the end of 2024, several insurance companies proposed reducing reimbursements for anesthesia services, particularly claims from certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Category: Nursing
The shortcomings of NP clinical placements: 5 takeaways
Advanced nursing students face an uphill battle securing clinical placements, often navigating a fractured educational system that can leave them unprepared to enter the workforce, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Dec. 16.
Kaiser walks back CRNA reimbursement policy
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has reversed an anesthesia reimbursement change that was implemented in Washington state last month.
Nurse career satisfaction in 2024: 10 report notes
Despite reporting high levels of physical and verbal abuse, 92% of nurses are glad they went into the profession, according to a Dec. 12 Medscape report.
How technology can free up nurses for better care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We explore the evolving landscape of health care data management with nurse executive Betsy Castillo. Drawing on her decades of experience, Betsy discusses the importance …
'Nurse anesthesiologist' title argument arises in Washington
The District of Columbia’s health department is considering allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist.” Organizations representing healthcare professionals have argued for and against the title change.&nb…
A boom in male nurses: 8 notes
Nursing offers various career opportunities and has traditionally been dominated by women. However, more men are entering the field due to its stability and pay potential, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 30.
Why health care professionals must ask, “How am I doing?” [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Perrette St. Preux, a nurse, to explore the realities of work-life balance in health care. We discuss the personal and professional challenges that come w…
NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals
Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing poten…
As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve
The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker’s how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.
