American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Supporting the CMS Long-term Care (LTC) Staffing Rule: The new regulations require LTC facilities have a RN on site 24/7 and establish minimum staffing levels. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. The issues prioritized for discussion with our legislators were: Restricting Mandatory Overtime for Nurses (H.R.

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APRN Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare 52

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is now implementing this legislation, which took effect on January 1, 2024.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. Almost two weeks ago, it announced a proposed rule that would establish national minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities.

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Capitol Beat

JULY 24, 2024

The final rule was issued by CMS in April.

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American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. 2024; 19(3). doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Expert-based medication reviews to reduce polypharmacy in older patients in primary care: A Northern-Italian cluster-randomised controlled trial.

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Capitol Beat

APRIL 16, 2024

During the first quarter of 2024, the American Nurses Association’s Policy & Government Affairs Department collaborated with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on several legislative priorities. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from finalizing its proposed long-term care safe staffing regulation.

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