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What Does Medicare Cover?

American Nurse

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition, and some younger people with disabilities or certain health conditions. You can receive Medicare coverage either by enrolling in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (typically an HMO or a PPO).

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AMA says ACT Medicare UCCs ignores federal government policy

Nursing Review

Existing Canberra walk-in health clinics will be able to treat a wider range of conditions through merging with new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs). The Australian Medical Association's (AMA) latest data says in 2020-21, 13.7 in federal government funding over three years to the sites from early 2024. “We

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services.

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Rehabilitation Nursing and How it has Evolved Over the Years

American Nurse

In 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implemented the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). PACE Your LIFE, a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, provides comprehensive medical and social services to Kent and Sussex County community members aged 55 or older in their own homes. Karmarkar, A.,

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

September 2020. 2020; 86(1):29-38. doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Support Care Cancer. 2020; 28(8):3557-69. Intervention elements to reduce inappropriate prescribing for older adults with multimorbidity receiving outpatient care: A scoping review. 2020; 13:1347-61.

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Partnering With Hospitals Can Boost SNF Referrals

Relias

Reduce readmissions The CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program reduces payments to acute care facilities with a high 30-day readmission rate. One approach that hospital officials are using to manage the readmission risk and avoid Medicare penalties is establishing a preferred SNF network.

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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Post-Acute Care Reskilling and Upskilling

Relias

In 2020, the unique stressors created by the COVID-19 public health crisis led CalVet to deploy multiple classes to deal with coronavirus and the depression and anxiety related to the social isolation it brought. We recommend a well-designed training program for post-acute care education and skills development.