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. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ).

APRN 52

APRN Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare 52

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is constantly working to transform health care payment and delivery to foster a system that supports and advances the nursing profession, which is vital to patient-centered care and health outcomes. An NPI is required to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers.

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Medicaid Medicare APRN Health Outcomes 86

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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). The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. Why should I obtain an NPI? How do I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

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). The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. Why should I obtain an NPI? How do I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

"There are many people who don't see a doctor or get healthcare on a regular basis, and when they are really sick, they go to the emergency room for their care," says April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , immediate past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). "It

Medicare 116

Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ferrara , DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, as the organization’s new president, taking the reigns from former AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN in late-June. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice.

Nurse Practitioner 116

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

Capitol Beat

MARCH 15, 2022

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program – The bill includes $13 million, an increase of $4 million within the total for Advanced Education Nursing to expand training and certification of RNs, APRNs, and Forensic Nurses to practice as sexual assault nurse examiners. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for APRNs and PAs.

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health APRN Telemedicine 40