Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Some barriers are being reconsidered.

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Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicare Medicaid 144

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. However, waivers that allowed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice at the top of their license will expire on October 9 absent further Congressional action. 42 CFR §482.12(c)(1)–(2)

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Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The NPI is a unique provider number assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). An NPI is required to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) can use an NPI to bill directly.

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Medicaid Medicare APRN Health Outcomes 86

Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 19, 2024

I didn’t realize how drastically different each states’ Nurse Practice Act could be in terms of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) scope of practice. State laws, like those for APRN scope of practice or Nurse Licensure Compact, are decided by each state’s legislature.

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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’ definition of practitioner specifically includes any clinician (including APRNs) that is eligible to bill for a particular service.

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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. The final rule was issued by CMS in April. 139 / SJ Res.

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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?

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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?

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

2418): This bill does NOT change any APRN scope of practice but allows APRNs to be reimbursed for many services they already provide. 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.

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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

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 Some barriers are being reconsidered.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The future of our profession is bright, and we stand ready to deliver the care patients need,” says April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president, AANP 3.

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Nurse Practitioner Mental Health Medicare APRN 140

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.

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Capitol Beat

AUGUST 24, 2022

3173) : This legislation would protect patients from unnecessary delays in care by streamlining and standardizing prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. The goal of this legislation is to remove burdensome administrative barriers for all four APRN roles to deliver care to their patients. House floor for a vote!

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

These are two big pieces of legislation that have just come out, and that is very exciting for patients everywhere,” said April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.).

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Nurse Practitioner Medicare APRN Licensing 59

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University. “I I think the pandemic changes how people access care in large numbers, but it is not new.

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APRN Licensing Medicare HIPAA 98

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Ohio Experience In Ohio, a reduced practice state, an emergency authorization during COVID allowed NPs to deliver care via telehealth, notes Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, APRN-NP.

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Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicaid Medicare 103

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Kapu, DNP, APRN , ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). In Ohio, a reduced practice state, an emergency authorization during COVID allowed NPs to deliver care via telehealth, notes Evelyn Duffy, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, APRN-NP. But first, let’s have a look at what FPA means.

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Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicaid Medicare 98

Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2022

Another clear barrier to care is economic — many physicians are unable to accept Medicaid, while many Americans on Medicare struggle to find primary care physicians and specialists accepting new patients. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 14, 2022

Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in a news release. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, Immediate Past-President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicare Patient Satisfaction 98

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 2, 2023

This legislation would eliminate the duplicative and burdensome requirement that providers, including APRNs, apply for a Drug Enforcement Administration waiver in order to dispense lifesaving buprenorphine to treat those suffering from opioid use disorder. Annual Medicare Payment Changes Medicare providers were faced with 8.5%

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Chief Nursing Officer Medicare APRN 40

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, noted in a recent Relias webinar. Medicare payment models in skilled nursing and home health provide incentives for clinicians to be well versed in specialty areas such as skin and wound care. Chronic wounds affect about 15% of Medicare beneficiaries each year.

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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.

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Medicare Mental Health APRN Telemedicine 40

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

“We have seen increased demand for professionals in all levels of PMH nursing – from RN to APRN and across settings,” reports Oleck. In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. The mental health system is increasingly relying on PMHNPs.

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Mental Health Private Practice Long Term Care Outpatient Clinic 117

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. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 29, 2023

I’m an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) and Associate Vice President at VNS Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based healthcare organizations. After working as an aide, I went on to train and become a nurse and graduated as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) from NYU.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare APRN 52

Capitol Beat

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This funding will directly impact the Advanced Education Nursing program to expand training and certification of RNs, APRNs, and Forensic Nurses to practice as sexual assault nurse examiners. Regulatory Recap: A Strong Summer Every year, CMS issues proposed rules related to Medicare reimbursement for services provided to patients.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The association continues to engage with the Biden-Harris administration and key federal agencies on nursing priorities, including promoting and protecting the nursing workforce, removing practice barriers for advanced practice RNs (APRNs), and achieving payment parity for nurses.

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APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 52

Minority Nurse

MAY 14, 2024

And when it is becoming increasingly attractive to become an APRN , that is all debt to be able to get the master’s to become a nurse practitioner or a nurse midwife. I think that this is an appropriate approach coupled with compelling Medicare participating facilities to set staffing levels and monitor outcomes.

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