Natalia Barolin

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The fragmented multi-payer system in the United States creates powerful disincentives against the evidence-based interventions most likely to improve health and control costs: universal, prevention-centered care delivered where people live, work, and gather.

Newswise — A proposed student loan rule could constrain the pipeline to practice for nurses and other health professionals. The implications for the nursing workforce are significant. The policy would impact advanced practice nurses, including nurse practitioners, who play a critical role in delivering primary and community-based care, particularly in underserved areas.

To better understand health policy and the role of nurses in Maryland, the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Frangieh engaged in a meaningful conversation with a nurse who is a senior health policy advisor in Maryland. This dialogue provided valuable insights into the current role of nurses in health policy, particularly within the context of managing and addressing health issues.