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A 200-year perspective on hospital costs and mortality

May 11, 2012

The New England Journal of Medicine has published an interesting article that traces mortality and hospital costs over 200 years at Massachusetts General Hospital, which celebrated its 200th…

CMA lobbyists discuss hot topics in the states

December 11, 2008

In 2009, patient safety, health care, safe staffing, and nursing advancement will top ANA’s list of legislative priorities.

CNO-CFO collaboration for safe nurse staffing

February 3, 2021

Steps for building a partnership. Takeaways: Collaboration between chief nursing and finance officers builds trust and is essential to address the challenges of balancing the resources needed to…

Collaborating to improve the financial health of health care

November 11, 2008

Nurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as partners. We know that collaboration adds value—it allows…

Finance for nurse managers: Return on investment

March 11, 2010

Healthcare leaders need to spend their money wisely. Determining the costs and benefits of proposed workplace solutions can be easier with the authors’ five-step approach.

Finance: It’s not a dirty word

August 11, 2008

Your chief nursing officer stops you in the hall. To your surprise, she asks, “Jen, why don’t you apply for that charge nurse position that’s opening up on…

Five credit card traps that can sink you

June 11, 2007

Anyone who uses credit cards (and who doesn’t) should read this article to learn about universal default and other credit pitfalls that can endager your financial future.

Funding the future of nursing

December 11, 2007

What do ANA members Pamela Mitchell, Elaine Larson, Ann Rogers, and Dorothy Brooten have in common? Early in their careers, each received a research grant from the American…

Headlines from the Hill

March 11, 2013

The 113th Congress’ to-do list

Headlines from the Hill Dollars and…sense?

September 11, 2012

As Congress nears the "fiscal cliff" and the so-called sequester with its across-the-board spending cuts, ANA will continue to advocate for funding of programs important to nurses.

Healthy and wise

May 11, 2012

A coalition of medical societies has joined together to put the brakes on healthcare overuse and excesses.

Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money

November 11, 2013

According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in states where NPs practice and prescribe…

Introducing new ANA member benefits

January 11, 2021

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is offering these new member benefits as a part of its personal benefits program. ANA has carefully screened partners who are committed to…

Issues up close

April 11, 2009

ANA and nursing organizations work to demonstrate RN’s economic value.

Issues up close

May 11, 2012

ANA has joined the Partnership for Patients to improve patient safety.

Maximize your reprocessing program

April 11, 2013

Reprocessing can help an organization save money and protect the environment.

More hospital observation units could save $3.1 billion a year

September 11, 2012

“Making Greater Use Of Dedicated Hospital Observation Units For Many Short-Stay Patients Could Save $3.1 Billion A Year,” published in Health Affairs, states that only about a third…

Simple steps to improve your retirement readiness

July 11, 2011

PERHAPS, like many nurses, you’ve become quite business savvy over the past few years. Increasing numbers of nurses are responsible for creating unit budgets, forecasting expenses, and calculating cost effectiveness. Yet…

Study in Health Affairs states surgical checklists save money

August 11, 2010

A study published in Health Affairs reports that use of the World Health Organization’s surgical safety checklist save hospital money because they prevent health care complications. “In a…

Study: Cost analysis of ACL reconstruction surgery

October 11, 2013

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is less costly and more effective than rehabilitation, according to a cost-utility analysis published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Long-term…

Study: Healthcare spending expected to grow 6.2% in 2014

October 11, 2013

According to projections published by Health Affairs, healthcare spending is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2014, and by 2022, healthcare spending financed by the federal, state, and…

The business of caring: What every nurse should know about cutting costs

November 11, 2012

Learn how you can help make a difference in your unit budget.

The high cost of medical errors

August 11, 2010

According to “The Economic Measurement of Medical Errors,” medical errors cost the US $19.5 billion in 2008. Read more here.

The most expensive one percent: A case study

February 11, 2013

What would you do? Let author Leah Curtin know after you read this case study.

When cost-cutting ‘rules’ cost patients

August 14, 2014

Thom Newsom, MSN, RN,* was not given to hyperbole, but in all honesty, this situation was crazy. His next-door neighbor, Mary Bremant, a 63-year-old woman, complained of acute…

A 200-year perspective on hospital costs and mortality

The New England Journal of Medicine has published an interesting article that traces mortality and hospital costs over 200 years at Massachusetts General Hospital,…

CMA lobbyists discuss hot topics in the states

In 2009, patient safety, health care, safe staffing, and nursing advancement will top ANA’s list of legislative priorities.

CNO-CFO collaboration for safe nurse staffing

Steps for building a partnership. Takeaways: Collaboration between chief nursing and finance officers builds trust and is essential to address the challenges of balancing…

Collaborating to improve the financial health of health care

Nurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as partners. We know that…

Finance for nurse managers: Return on investment

Healthcare leaders need to spend their money wisely. Determining the costs and benefits of proposed workplace solutions can be easier with the authors’ five-step…

Finance: It’s not a dirty word

Your chief nursing officer stops you in the hall. To your surprise, she asks, “Jen, why don’t you apply for that charge nurse position…

Five credit card traps that can sink you

Anyone who uses credit cards (and who doesn’t) should read this article to learn about universal default and other credit pitfalls that can endager…

Funding the future of nursing

What do ANA members Pamela Mitchell, Elaine Larson, Ann Rogers, and Dorothy Brooten have in common? Early in their careers, each received a research…

Headlines from the Hill

The 113th Congress’ to-do list

Headlines from the Hill Dollars and…sense?

As Congress nears the "fiscal cliff" and the so-called sequester with its across-the-board spending cuts, ANA will continue to advocate for funding of programs…

Healthy and wise

A coalition of medical societies has joined together to put the brakes on healthcare overuse and excesses.

Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money

According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in states where…

Introducing new ANA member benefits

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is offering these new member benefits as a part of its personal benefits program. ANA has carefully screened partners…

Issues up close

ANA and nursing organizations work to demonstrate RN’s economic value.

Issues up close

ANA has joined the Partnership for Patients to improve patient safety.

Maximize your reprocessing program

Reprocessing can help an organization save money and protect the environment.

More hospital observation units could save $3.1 billion a year

“Making Greater Use Of Dedicated Hospital Observation Units For Many Short-Stay Patients Could Save $3.1 Billion A Year,” published in Health Affairs, states that…

Simple steps to improve your retirement readiness

PERHAPS, like many nurses, you’ve become quite business savvy over the past few years. Increasing numbers of nurses are responsible for creating unit budgets, forecasting expenses,…

Study in Health Affairs states surgical checklists save money

A study published in Health Affairs reports that use of the World Health Organization’s surgical safety checklist save hospital money because they prevent health…

Study: Cost analysis of ACL reconstruction surgery

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is less costly and more effective than rehabilitation, according to a cost-utility analysis published in the Journal of Bone…

Study: Healthcare spending expected to grow 6.2% in 2014

According to projections published by Health Affairs, healthcare spending is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2014, and by 2022, healthcare spending financed by…