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We LOVE seeing our #colleagues share their thoughts about the "value" of the #nurse. Special thanks to J. Michael Connors MD! We couldn't agree more with this statement, "If we’re serious about building a healthcare system that truly values patient outcomes, it’s time to acknowledge and invest in the vital role nurses play at every point of care. This isn’t just a staffing issue—it’s a fundamental shift that requires recalibrating our priorities." It's time for a fundamental shift in the current economic model for #nursingservices. And, we're proud to say we're leading the charge! #healthcareonlinkedin #nursesonlinkedin #nursereimbursement #healthcaredelivery Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL Sharon Pearce

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Continual improvement seeker with old school belief that better healthcare outcomes come from strengthening trusted relationships.

In today’s healthcare system, a pervasive myth continues to undermine patient outcomes: the belief that doctors or “providers” of revenue-generating services are the central drivers of quality care, while nurses are treated as secondary. This lie has led to a system that undervalues, underfunds, and underutilizes one of its most essential resources. The truth is that nurses are critical to patient outcomes across all settings—from primary care clinics to emergency rooms, hospital wards, and ICUs. Yet, despite overwhelming evidence of their impact, nurses are frequently sidelined in favor of metrics that prioritize billable services over genuine patient care. If we’re serious about building a healthcare system that truly values patient outcomes, it’s time to acknowledge and invest in the vital role nurses play at every point of care. This isn’t just a staffing issue—it’s a fundamental shift that requires recalibrating our priorities. To deliver better care, we need to empower nurses and recognize them as the core of a patient-centered, value-driven healthcare system.

Healthcare’s Next Big Lie: That Nurses Aren’t the Key to Better Outcomes

Healthcare’s Next Big Lie: That Nurses Aren’t the Key to Better Outcomes

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J. Michael Connors MD

Continual improvement seeker with old school belief that better healthcare outcomes come from strengthening trusted relationships.

1mo

We are all better together. Thanks for sharing

Jerry Soucy

Chief Concierge at Concierge aux Mourants - Concierge to the Dying; "the Don Rickles of hospice!"

1mo

"value" - why the scare quotes 🤔

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