Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Because of specific Congressional action many of the telehealth flexibilities authorized under the PHE will continue through the end of 2024. Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. The main waivers are: Physician Services.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. 2418): This bill does NOT change any APRN scope of practice but allows APRNs to be reimbursed for many services they already provide. Nurse Faculty Reduction Act (H.R.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This legislation aims to remove Medicare and Medicaid barriers, allowing Advanced Practice Nurses to practice to the full extent of their training and education. To enhance equitable healthcare for all Marylanders and Americans, nurses in Maryland can support the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act.

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Nursing Review

JUNE 24, 2024

We are strengthening Medicare and rolling out important health reforms to make sure that no matter where people live in Australia they can get the right care, at the right time, by the right team. Professor May will commence as the National Rural Health Commissioner on 2 September 2024.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

JUNE 14, 2024

7002 (the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024) and S. Lisa Grabert, MPH, is an expert policy maker with nearly 20 years of experience crafting and implementing Medicare regulation and legislation. Jacqueline Christianson Proposed federal measures to clarify salary gap.

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American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most medical providers transitioned into online consultations with patients using Telehealth with the help of Medicare. In an effort to continue the policies, the introduction of this bill will support these services to provide accessible care through 2024. New Regulations. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.),

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A new study from Penn’s School of Nursing links the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare patients. The study examines data from 238 acute care hospitals across New York and Illinois.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 17, 2024

An amicus brief , published in September 2023, warned that "overruling Chevron would have enormous impact on the administration of federal programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, that are critical to public health." Click here to read the accompanying article.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency declarations, legislation, and regulatory waivers across government agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), allowed for flexibility in the delivery of care to patients, including the expanded use of telehealth. Medicare 1. Reimbursement A.

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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

JUNE 3, 2024

2024; 19(6). 3W3aHFM Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalHCAHPS. American Nurse Journal. Doi: 10.51256/ANJ062440 References Ailey SH, Johnson TJ, Cabrera A. J Autism Dev Disord. 2017;47(5):1510-29.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

million California workers could get a wage hike come January 2024. If you don’t get higher reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, then you’re gonna have to figure out how to absorb that cost increase,” Spetz said. “Or If lawmakers approve the bill and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it, one labor leader estimated, 1.5

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Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

MARCH 8, 2024

Hospitals within a rural area with not more than 50 beds or that closed after December 27, 2020, can seek designation as a REH as long as they meet the conditions of participation to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 5, 2023

In the 25 years since, the OIG has issued multiple and specific CPGs that apply to particular segments of the healthcare industry including Medicare Advantage organizations, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, and clinical laboratories.

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Nursing Review

MAY 13, 2024

Designed to ease pressure on emergency departments, anyone with a Medicare card can walk in to see a doctor or nurse for urgent, non-life-threatening ailments such as minor injuries and respiratory infections. As of July next year, Medicare will cover $168.60 Previously, an initial gynaecologist appointment received an $81.30

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 8, 2024, however, that same federal judge amended the judgment over concerns that the statutory penalties were unconstitutionally excessive. Federal Judge Cuts Penalties by 82 Percent On February 8, 2024, federal judge Wilhelmina M. But in the healthcare context, those penalties can be much greater.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 3, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that home care expenditures are expected to reach $201B by 2028, a 73% increase from 2020. Rather than leaving the profession altogether, nurses should consider the benefits of home health care positions compared to working in the hospital environment.

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Capitol Beat

JULY 24, 2024

Improving Access to APRNs ANA recently sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee that highlights ways that Congress can ensure Medicare patients’ access to nursing care through Medicare Part B Payment Reform.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 29, 2024

For payers, Woods said, change would likely begin at the federal level with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: CMS compensation costs nurses nursing Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act , introduced on February8, 2024, aims to bolster a vulnerable and often-targeted industry against cyberattacks. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill addressing cybersecurity protections and oversight in the healthcare industry.

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Capitol Beat

JANUARY 2, 2023

Telehealth The omnibus continues Medicare’s expanded access to telehealth by extending COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities for an additional two years, through Dec. Annual Medicare Payment Changes Medicare providers were faced with 8.5% in 2023 and 1.25% in 2024.  The inclusion of H.R.

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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. These actions could include the termination of the provider agreement, denial of payments under Medicare and Medicaid, and other civil penalties.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NURSES IN MISSOURI must be able to assess a client’s ability to perform activities of daily living including preventative oral care (Registered Nursing.Org, 2024 ). 2024), dental utilization decreased faster than medical during shelter-in-place (2020) and rebounded more slowly later. According to Choi et al. Participant #2).

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

After launching Cleveland Clinic Hospital Care At Home (HCAH) in April 2023 to serve patients requiring acute care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida, Cleveland Clinic expanded the pilot to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in December with rollout to its remaining three Florida hospitals scheduled for 2024.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Medicare also subsidised fees for medical services delivered for private patients in private and public hospitals to the tune of $3.81 Fast-forward to 2024 and the recent issues with contract negotiations suggests the financial situation of for-profit private hospitals might not have improved. billion (in premium rebates) in 2021–22.

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American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Examples include Medicare and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. 2024, January 22). One example is local ordinance such as zoning law that prohibits certain kinds of businesses within a designated distance from a school. Health policy includes the decision made to promote the health care of individual citizens.

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American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

2024; 19(3). doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. Jamie Briscoe is an adjunct professor at Community College of Allegheny County in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. American Nurse Journal. September 2020.

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American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

ANA considers these numbers a first step toward direct reimbursement for nursing services from Medicare and Medicaid. 2024; 19(4). January 31, 2024. He pointed to an ANA initiative that encourages nurses to apply for a national provider identifier (NPI) number—the gold standard for identifying and reimbursing healthcare.

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American Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

Medicare estimates that each pressure injury adds $43,180 to a hospital stay. 2024; 19(1). The cost of HAPI A recent meta-analysis by Li and colleagues suggested that the prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) among hospitalized patients is 8.4% worldwide. • Preventing pressure ulcers in hospitals. October 2014.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs. Notice of Nondiscrimination (By November 2, 2024) All covered entities must provide a Notice of Nondiscrimination to participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, and applicants.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%.

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American Nurse

JULY 18, 2024

According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Lu and Lu, ownership and sponsorship type have been shown to significantly impact the quality of care in nursing homes, with for-profits generally having lower staffing levels and poorer patient outcomes. It saves money for Medicare and Medicaid, and it’s exactly what the people want.

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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Kennedy’s confirmation hearings were marked by intense scrutiny over his views on vaccines, with senators questioning his understanding of essential health programs like Medicaid and Medicare. In 2024, 16 outbreaks were reported and 69% of cases were outbreak-associated. Of those, 92% of cases are outbreak-associated.

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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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Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The laws have historically prevented nurses from providing Medicare subsidised services and prescribing certain medications available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) without a supervising medical practitioner. Nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives will continue to work the same way clinically.

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American Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

Patient-centered care focused on self-sufficiency The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the term “home health” to describe a federal health insurance program that provides intermittent short-term care to help patients recover from illness and become as self-sufficient as possible at home. 2024; 19(6). February 2024.

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