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Will New Medicaid Policies Put Hospital Margins at Risk?

EvidenceCare

Hospital Margins: A Positive Trend with Ongoing Challenges Hospital financial performance rebounded in 2023, with total margins rising to 6.4% These improvements reflect stabilization following pandemic-related disruptions and cost pressures. Effective care transitions and follow-up can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Since 2023, 27 states and the District of Columbia have granted NPs full practice authority (AANP, 2023). Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Documentation. State Practice Environment. link] Candello.

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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Each step of the billing process requires people to have specialized knowledge and to be able to maintain consistent follow-through. Insurers denied 19% of in-network claims in 2023 , according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Keeping up with changing payer requirements can become harder when a practitioner is already stretched thin.

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A New Study Targets Genetic Risk For Mental Illness

Forbes Healthcare

Haseltine Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare A New Study Targets Genetic Risk For Mental Illness By William A. covers genomics and regenerative medicine Follow Author Jun 19, 2025, 12:25pm EDT Share Save Comment The effects of a genetic brain disorder are not necessarily permanent. Haseltine , Contributor.

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Supervision in IDD: Using Checklists to Evaluate DSPs

Relias

It came up over and over again in our national survey of direct support professionals ineffective supervision results in frustrations among experienced DSPs and dissatisfaction with their job. The most important trait DSPs reported (65%) was as open and transparent communication surrounding important issues. This fell to 41% in 2025.

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How Practical Nurse Duties Have Evolved

Prism Career Institute

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. According to a 2023 Rock Health report, telemedicine usage by patients over 55 rose by 12 percent. The report also noted a 13 percent increase in rural communities.

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The 2025 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Survey Report

Relias

In 2023, 80% of respondents reported they felt that it was it very or extremely important to receive recognition from their supervisors, with 64% preferring this recognition to be given in private. In both 2021 and 2023, a slight majority of respondents reported feeling satisfied with the ways their organization shows recognition.