Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation’s Post

The #LornaBreenLaw is not just a matter of policy – by supporting health worker wellbeing, we are improving the lives of health workers and every person who requires medical care. Join others in asking your representatives to support reauthorization: https://lnkd.in/eFgYPSmb

Did you know that each state and territory has established a statutory authority with the responsibility to receive health complaints against healthcare service providers (both individuals and business)? This helps centralise health and disability complaints so that the community has one point of contact. If a complaint involves an individual service provider who is registered with a National Board, the statutory authority consults with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to decide which agency is best suited to manage the complaint. If a complaint involves an individual service provider who is not registered with a National Board, the state or territory authority implements the 'National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers' by receiving complaints, undertaking investigations, and in some cases issuing prohibition orders to prohibit a health care worker from practising in Australia.

Great discussion on the lack of transparency of our health care crisis!

Urge your legislator to support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act and a resolution to recognize health care worker burnout! The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R.7153/S.3679) will reauthorize critical grant funding to prevent suicides by helping health care professionals and their employers support the wellbeing of the health care workforce. Similarly, S.Res.567 will designate March 18 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness, recognizing the need to strengthen health workforce well-being. Health care workers are at an increased risk of suicide, and it is vitally important to make sure this dedicated workforce is uplifted so they can continue to care for our communities.   Take action now – urge your legislator to cosponsor the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R.7153/S.3679) and S.Res.567 to designate March 18 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness. https://lnkd.in/e4tka5RG

Global Health starts with Individual well-being. As Health Advocates, it's not enough to advocate for health; we must embody it. Let's lead the way and inspire others to follow suit! #GlobalHealth #WellBeing #HealthAdvocacy

Health care professionals and experts are rallying for efforts to bolster Medicare and address loopholes in health policy. Specifically, there are calls to better support occupational therapists, eliminate disparities in Medicare payments for care provided in different settings, and address issues related to prior authorization and surprise medical billing. These issues have garnered attention from professionals and advocates across various states and countries. via KFF Health News https://ift.tt/iETf5Ye February 29, 2024 at 09:00PM #healthpolicy, #healthsystems, #policy

Join us for a broadcast of the Baldwin Professional Education Connection (BPEC), “Transparency 101: The Transparency Roundup for 2024,” scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register here: https://bit.ly/44a0JVf This upcoming webinar will discuss the latest employee benefits provisions related to surprise medical billing, health plan transparency, and mental health. These provisions are part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Final Rule on Health Care Transparency. #BRCC #webinar #employeebenefits

Transparency is key when it comes to your group healthcare plan. Register and mark your calendar for this upcoming webinar.

Violence in healthcare sectors have a significant impact on the delivery of health care services, including a decline in the quality of care delivered, increased absenteeism, and health workers' decision to leave the field. #Workplaceviolence #Trauma #StaffSafety

HELP US IMPROVE THE NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM! The Southern Chiefs' Organization has launched a new survey to better understand how the Non-Insured Health Benefits program is working for you to help identify areas for improvement. NIHB covers a range of medical products and services such as some prescription and over the counter medication, vision care, dental care, medical transportation, medical supplies and equipment, and mental health counselling to eligible First Nations people. We have heard from members through their experiences, that the NIHB program is not operating to best serve First Nation citizens. Give us your feedback in our new SCO NIHB survey which consists of 20 questions and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and all responses are confidential. You can find the survey at: https://lnkd.in/gtdGX7iT. The survey will close in mid-November. #SCOINCMB #NIHB #noninsured #healthbenefits #FirstNations #Indigenous #Treatyrights #health #healthcare #equity #wellness