Tough confirmation battle looming for Medicare nominee
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June 22, 2010
President Obama's nominee to run Medicare and Medicaid, Dr. Donald M. Berwick, has been showing hospitals how they can save lives and money by zealously adhering to clinical protocols for the treatment of patients, the New York Times reports. Hospital executives who have worked with Berwick describe him as a visionary, inspiring leader, but a battle has erupted over his nomination that suggests Berwick faces a long uphill struggle to win Senate confirmation.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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