It's no secret that nurses are undervalued in healthcare, but how do nursing executives figure out how to pay them?

As health systems and hospitals take a closer look at the bottom line, they're forced to deal with an age-old issue: Very few organizations budget nurse pay as its own line item. Has the time come for healthcare to directly reimburse nurses as they would physicians?

In this week's lead story, we take a look at how the healthcare industry is addressing nurse payment and some of the options being considered, including direct reimbursement and redesigning nursing metrics to better determine ROI.

To Reimburse or Not to Reimburse: Demonstrating the Value of Nursing

Nursing is often undervalued on paper. Some believe that reimbursement is the answer.

How Do I: Synthesize Nursing Data Efficiently and Effectively?

To ensure big data is used to influence outcomes that are meaningful to the nursing profession, nurse executives need to act as data visionaries and architects. But how?

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More on Reimbursement: Understanding How Nurses Contribute to the Bottom Line

Organizations have a responsibility to understand how nurses contribute, says this nurse leader.

Infographic: How to Value Nursing

There are many different ways to demonstrate the value of nursing, according to these nurse leaders.

Using AI to Address Nursing's Biggest Pain Points

During a recent HealthLeaders AI NOW panel, nursing leaders said the technology can help improve patient handoffs and scheduling.

HL Shorts: Combating Burnout with Recruiting and Retention Strategies

Nurses should be burning bright, not burning out, says this nurse leader.

No More Repetitive Needlesticks: How CNOs Can Improve Patient Experience

Repetitive needlesticks might no longer be necessary with new technology, say these nurse leaders.

Must Reads

Mixed reaction from Alaskans as Dunleavy signs new bill addressing nursing shortage — Alaska's News Source
Tracking hand hygiene adherence with wearable technology — Daily Nurse
UC San Diego's non-invasive breakthrough set to revolutionize sepsis detection — Hoodline
Your health records are coming to new apps. Here’s why — CNBC
The one-hour nurse visits that let insurers collect $15B from Medicare — The Wall Street Journal

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G Hatfield
Nursing Editor