American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Change this 100-year-old policy (2023) thefreelibrary.com – Nursing is the room rate (2012) HISTORY “Want to Fix the Nursing Shortage?” Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 10, 2023

As we move toward value-based care, we have to take care of lots of people, especially as Medicaid is expanded throughout our country. For example, in dermatology, APPs might do general dermatology and the physicians might do the surgical subspecialty part of that.

Pharmaceutical 111

Pharmaceutical Nurse Practitioner Private Practice Medicaid 111

Capitol Beat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. We know that when APRNs are allowed to practice at the top of their license, more patients overcome barriers to receiving safe and cost-effective care.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Specialty team members currently consist of four geriatricians, a psychiatrist, two nurse practitioners (NPs), a physical therapist, a public health infection-control preventionist, a licensed clinical social worker, and a clinical pharmacist. In 2023, the focus shifted away from COVID-19 and toward emergency preparedness.

Long Term Care 87

Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

1 Individuals covered by Medicaid (28.3%) and Medicare (26.8%), those who are Black (26.1%) and those earning less than $25,000 (26.4%) have the highest rates of telehealth visits. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

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Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 28, 2023

As we move toward value-based care, we have to take care of lots of people, especially as Medicaid is expanded throughout our country. For example, in dermatology, APPs might do general dermatology and the physicians might do the surgical subspecialty part of that.

Chief Nursing Officer 52

Chief Nursing Officer Medicaid Licensing Nurse Shortage 52

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” One of the goals of the nationwide rollout of VBP is to integrate and coordinate care,” Salisbury-Sizemore said. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

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Care coordination Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: This article appears in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine. Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. What will it take? Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

Medicare 116

Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

Amercan Journal of Nursing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On Sep 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule for their widely anticipated minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. In the past, this has come through mechanisms such as wage pass throughs and Medicaid Incentive Payment Programs. HPRD—and nurse aides (NAs)—2.45

Long Term Care 96

Long Term Care LPN Medicaid Licensing 96

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2024

Because licensing laws are different in every state, Palicki had to choose which states to practice in, even though she’s a telehealth provider. In this role, she leads projects and advises within the agency aimed at improving care for Medicaid beneficiaries in Texas. Texas has the third largest Medicaid program in the U.S.,

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Medicaid APRN Health Literacy Nurse Practitioner 116

IntelyCare

MAY 1, 2024

Nearly eight months have passed since The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to set minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. HPRD using any combination of nursing staff, which can include licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) as well as RNs and NAs.

Long Term Care 101

Long Term Care Licensing Medicaid Medicare 101

IntelyCare

MARCH 3, 2023

In January of 2023, it was revealed that several Florida nursing schools were under investigation for giving out fake nursing diplomas. Over 7,600 diplomas were purchased by Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) candidates who were then able to take the national nursing board exam.

Licensing 93

Licensing HIPAA LPN Medicaid 93

American Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Takeaways: To help patients and their families make informed decisions about choosing health care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly reports quality performance measures. 2023; 18(5). ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/index.html Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. March 8, 2023.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Patient Experience Home Healthcare 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In support of these goals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), acting under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a proposed rule in the federal register in April titled Fiscal Year 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule).

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicare Licensing Medicaid 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS. 2023, January 18).

APRN 52

APRN Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here’s a look at progress made in 2023 and priorities for 2024. Long-term care minimum staffing rule In 2023, ANA maintained pressure on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency the Centers for Medi-care and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the nurse staffing crisis.

APRN 52

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 52

Capitol Beat

APRIL 30, 2024

That is why we are pleased about a recent regulatory win—the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule aimed at bolstering nurse staffing at long-term care (LTC) facilities. Achieving safe staffing levels for nurses across care settings remains a top priority for ANA.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Licensing 92