A growing number of Alabama hospitals may soon lose inpatient services, most notably obstetrical and mental health care, due to seeking financial assistance from a federal program that comes with strict regulatory requirements. Concerns over the trend were expressed Thursday by Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, who, during a meeting of the State Committee of Public Health, spoke to the growing number of hospitals seeking to participate in the federal program.
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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