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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 27 MIN

Episode 2: Hidden in the Bundle: Why Nursing is Invisible in Reimbursement

from Unbundled: Nursing, Value and the Cost of Care · host Briana Posanka

In this episode of Unbundled, we take a closer look at how healthcare payment models shape the way nursing is valued.Joined by health economist Dr. Olga Yakusheva, we explore why nursing care is often included—but not directly priced—within broader hospital payments, and how that influences decisions about staffing and resources.If nursing is essential to patient outcomes, why is its value so hard to see?Already listened?Don't forget to check out our website for more info and a link to the show survey! Be sure to let us know what you think of the show to be entered in the gift card raffle.https://unbundled-nursing.my.canva.site/

In this episode of Unbundled, we take a closer look at how healthcare payment models shape the way nursing is valued.Joined by health economist Dr. Olga Yakusheva, we explore why nursing care is often included—but not directly priced—within broader hospital payments, and how that influences decisions about staffing and resources.If nursing is essential to patient outcomes, why is its value so hard to see?Already listened?Don't forget to check out our website for more info and a link to the show survey! Be sure to let us know what you think of the show to be entered in the gift card raffle.https://unbundled-nursing.my.canva.site/

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