St. Peters Health Clinic Nurses to Vote on Unionizing
St. Peter’s Health Clinic Nurses Deciding on Unionization An article published by Helenair chronicles the unfolding situation at St. Peter’s Health Clinic, where the nursing staff is contemplating unionization. Due to a perceived lack of administrative action towards issues raised by nursing staff over time, employees have submitted a petition to the National Labor Relations […]
Medicaid Value-Based Payment Reform Reduces Mental Health ER Visits
Impacts of Medicaid Value-Based Payment Reform on Mental Health ER Visits Introduction: The Rise of Value-Based Payment Reform The healthcare system has seen a significant shift in recent years from a fee-for-service model to Value-Based Payment (VBP) reform. The VBP model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes, focusing on quality rather than quantity of care. […]
Ohio Medicaid Patients Benefit from Anthem-Mercy Health Agreement
Anthems Ohio, Mercy Health Agreement Impacts Medicaid Recipients Anthem and Mercy Health (MH) have reached an agreement that will impact Medicaid recipients across Ohio. The decision will significantly affect patients who rely on MH for their healthcare. The collaboration aims to achieve comprehensive, high-quality health services that meet the needs of Ohio communities. Background of […]
Kaiser Healthcare Workers to Strike Over Understaffing
The Understaffing Crisis in the Nursing Sector: The Case of Kaiser Health Workers Overview of the Situation The healthcare industry is currently facing a significant crisis with understaffing. This prevalent issue has become a major concern for thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers who are considering taking drastic action to draw attention to this increasing problem. […]