The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP)—one of the first of its kind—helps transition newly licensed nurses from academic to practice. Developed by Vizient® and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the NRP includes an evidence-based curriculum, as well as interactive exercises. The NRP is designed to help decrease the nurse turnover rate, improve decision-making skills, enhance clinical nursing leadership practices, and promote the incorporation of research-based evidence into practice. Participants benefit from access to benchmarking data, an up-to-date curriculum, and the opportunity to network with peers.

On November 12, 2024, Sean Zabaneh, Esq., Duane Morris Chair of Healthcare Litigation and HAP Counsel, reported on the $2.8 billion settlement for providers in connection with the In re Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust class action litigation. Since that presentation, there have been significant developments, including that eligible providers must elect whether to participate in the class settlement or opt-out of the settlement by March 4, 2024 In this presentation, Sean will provide an update on developments since his prior presentation, answer a series of common questions that hospital leaders are asking to inform decision-making, and also take additional questions from attendees.