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As advanced practice nurses play an increasingly critical role in care delivery, the proposed policy changes would limit nurses’ ability to pursue the requisite advanced degrees.

Nurse pipeline faces potential new barrier under federal loan proposal

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Rural health fund delivers hope for innovation, but financial pressures may undermine impact

All 50 states have submitted their proposals for the new $50 billion rural health fund and are awaiting award announcements by the end of the year.

Government reopening brings relief but no agreement on ACA subsidies

The reopening resumes funding for essential healthcare programs, but only through the end of January. Meanwhile, ramping up programs to normal operations will take time.

Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums keep climbing as ACA subsidy support wanes

As insurance grows increasingly expensive, health systems and health plans will need to prepare for more workers opting out of coverage, delaying care, and presenting with more acute needs.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights growing challenges

Cancer prevalence and costs are rising while the oncology workforce contracts. Meanwhile, cancer programs must prepare for a different patient—the younger adult needing coordinated, complex support.

Medicare Advantage Star ratings: Flat results, rising challenges

As Medicare Advantage recalibrates, both payers and providers are reassessing how to sustain performance and profitability amid tightening margins and evolving CMS standards.

Healthcare workforce turnover increases amid mounting operational pressures

Recent reports show workforce turnover and CEO departures are ramping up, even as patient demand increases. Health systems can take steps to prepare for changes and address root causes.

Contributors

Abigail Arnold

Associate Vice President of Research

Abigail Arnold is an Associate Vice President of Research with Chartis. She has experience in consulting and with many segments in the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, health plans, and pharmaceuticals.

Emily Nevarez

Research Manager

Emily Nevarez is a Research Manager at Chartis. Emily has over seven years of healthcare management consulting and applied research experience.

Meredith Deal

Senior Research Associate

Meredith Deal is a Senior Research Associate at Chartis. Meredith has over 6 years of research experience, 4 of which in the clinical setting. Meredith is a member of the Chartis Research Team, where she works on both internal and external research projects.

Floyd Pitts

Research Associate

Floyd Pitts is a Research Associate with Chartis. He has two years of healthcare research experience and has supported the firm through research projects including analyzing the performance of pediatric hospitals and documenting the activities of healthcare disruptors.