American Medical Compliance

JUNE 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. Moreover, as frontline defenders of the healthcare system, healthcare providers play a crucial role in preventing these issues.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that many senior living communities have told McKnight’s that they will have to increase agency use this year , especially in light of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) potentially moving forward with a new minimum staffing standard in 2023.

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Consult QD

MAY 8, 2023

3 Who to enroll in a lung cancer screening program : Guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has contributed to policy from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other payors for who should be screened. Accessed March 22, 2023. 2021;4(4):e218559. Lung-RADS® v2022.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 5, 2023

A shared leadership/professional governance mindset is key to a successful practice redesign, CNE says. Gilbert spoke with HealthLeaders about how he and his organization are approaching practice redesign and best practices to implement a redesign. HealthLeaders: What is your definition of practice redesign?

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Consult QD

MAY 11, 2023

Additionally, hospitals are not reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for costs associated with sternal wound infections, so these infections can have a negative financial impact. January 2023. DSWIs: Uncommon but impactful A DSWI is a devastating complication of cardiac surgery for the patient. References 1.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, the focus shifted away from COVID-19 and toward emergency preparedness. By eliminating travel time and expense, participants, especially NPs in rural practices, can easily connect with colleagues and acquire specialty knowledge. 2023; 18(12). September 30, 2023. American Nurse Journal. www.ruralhealth.us/NRHA/media/Emerge_NRHA/Advocacy/Policy%20documents/2020-NRHA-Policy-Document-Rural-America%E2%80%99s-Senior-Citizens.pdf

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Capitol Beat

MARCH 15, 2022

As part of this appropriation, Congress would establish and/or fund the following agencies, among others: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : $4 billion in total spending, an increase of $50 million. Agencies Health and Human Services : $108.3 billion in total spending, an increase of $11.3

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