The national conversation around fair #reimbursement for #nurses is gaining momentum, and key leaders on the HELP Committee are taking notice. Thanks to Kevin Pho, M.D., for bringing awareness to this issue and joining the conversation! We're leading the charge to change how we value and reimburse for #nursing services, addressing the root causes of the #nursingcrisis and retention issues plaguing our healthcare system. Not only does the current model hide the #valueofnurses and make us a #costcenter, but it also negatively impacts #patientoutcomes. We need your voice! Join us in advocating for a seat at the table to ensure that nurses are fairly compensated for their essential contributions to #patientcare. There's never been a better time to join our mission! #CommissionForNurseReimbursement #NursingCrisis #HealthcareReform #NursesUnite #TimeToModernize #HELPCommittee United States Senate Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL Sharon Pearce Ajay Kumar Gupta Robert Longyear Carole Ann Klove, RN, JD Shannon Lunn, RN, CRN-BC, CNMAP Mirini Kim DNP, RN, CPNP-PC Katie Davis, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC Jane Jeppson Geoffrey M. Roche Nancy Bourg Renee Ellmers, BSN, RN Stephen Day Paul Coyne Paul Santoro PK Scheerle, RN Marissa D. Barrera, MPH
Can we really improve hospital care by rethinking how we value nurses? One idea I'm exploring is adding nurse staffing hours per patient day and turnover rates to hospital comparisons. This could change how hospitals are paid, making these metrics part of the value-based payment programs. Long term, it might even redefine how we pay for nursing and support staff, rather than hiding costs in room and board. What impact do you think this could have on healthcare quality? The Senate HELP Committee is investigating whether the severe hospital staffing crisis, marked by overworked and undervalued staff, is jeopardizing the well-being of both patients and nurses. #NurseStaffing #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #HospitalManagement #ValueBasedCare #NurseTurnover #HealthcareReform #DRGSystems
This is our core message in all of our meetings on Capitol Hill. And we are quite happy to report that elected officials as well as their health policy and legislative staffs have been receptive and supportive of our work on #nurse #reimbursement.
Dr. Pho, this is an insightful proposal. Adding nurse staffing hours per patient day and turnover rates to hospital comparisons could certainly help provide a clearer picture of the relationship between staffing levels and patient outcomes. In value-based payment models, these metrics might incentivize hospitals to invest in quality nursing staff, which could lead to improved care, reduced turnover, and ultimately better patient experiences. It could also highlight the true costs of nursing and support staff, potentially leading to more sustainable funding for these essential roles. In the long run, valuing nursing care more transparently could help address burnout and enhance retention, which would positively impact healthcare quality across the board. What do you think could be the biggest challenge in implementing such a shift?
I don’t get why we need to explore, research, etc. We already know that the cost may increase; but so does the cost rise when adding anything of value. Let’s just look more closely at why this has happened to nursing in the first place.maybe because it’s a female dominated profession. I’m tired of us calling isms by other names.
I love this perspective. # nurses are overworked, abused and undervalued
How about new leadership that stops bullying hospital nurses toxic workplaces are the number one cause of shortages.
This may be one of those good intention things that leads to more work for nurses by requiring additional tracking and documentation of time spent with each patient.
I’m not sure how hard it would be for the Senate committee to investigate that. Just take a look at how many experienced Nurses have left the profession for other opportunities…
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1moWhat is the real cost? When I met with a hospital Finance VP he told me they take the Medicare numbers and multiply by 3. When I was in hospice management our business model was based on a daily flat rate determined by Medicare and we knew what our percentage could go to nurses and each discipline. I personally believe that healthcare would be better off if the federal government gave up their monopoly in healthcare as both the regulator, rule maker, and price controller.