Nursing Reimbursement: The history and potential future
Course Overview
In this podcast episode, the evolution of nursing reimbursement is explored, focusing on the historical context and the challenges faced by nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in achieving equitable pay. The discussion highlights the role of Medicare and Medicaid in transforming healthcare reimbursement models, the bundling of nursing services into hospital costs, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the area of telehealth. The episode emphasizes the importance of nursing advocacy and value-based payment models, pointing to the future of nursing reimbursement and the need for policy reforms to better recognize the contributions of nurses and APRNs to patient care and healthcare access.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Analyze the historical evolution of nursing reimbursement models.
- Identify the effects of Medicare and Medicaid on nursing reimbursement.
- Recall the potential future developments in value-based care and reimbursement for nursing professionals.
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Robin McCormick DNP, RN has bee?a nurse leader for over 23 years in nursing practice, leadership, management, and education. Dr. McCormick earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Troy University in 2018, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from University of South Alabama in 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 2000 from Troy University. Dr. McCormick has published and presented on topics relevant to?nursing practice and education on the local, national, and international levels. With a passion for improving community health outcomes,?Dr. McCormick has a research focus on mental health, maternal-child outcomes, and?community health.
Dr. Candace Pierce: DNP, MSN, RN, CNE is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. PIERCE: strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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