IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that many senior living communities have told McKnight’s that they will have to increase agency use this year , especially in light of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) potentially moving forward with a new minimum staffing standard in 2023.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Senior Living Best Practices Medicaid 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Using an “all teach, all learn” approach, Project ECHO offers interactive education, peer-to-peer learning, case co-management, and collaborative problem-solving. Project ECHO’s “All teach, all learn” approach has four primary elements: interactive education, peer-to-peer learning, case co-management, and collaborative problem-solving.

Long Term Care 87

Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

Relias

MARCH 15, 2022

That requires education , coaching, and experience to ensure an optimal patient experience. That can mean invoice reconciliation, service-level-agreement monitoring, information systems — and importantly, education and training. “Just as you would do internally, you need to manage by analytics,” he said.

Business 52

Business Legal Issues Medicaid Education 52

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

To provide the best services possible, healthcare organizations of all kinds must understand how to implement integrated care management. Integrated care is a best practice model that combines evidence-based medical and behavioral healthcare services at one point of entry. What does integrated care management mean?

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Holistic Care Medicaid Nurse Practitioner 52

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. Agencies Health and Human Services : $108.3

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health APRN Telemedicine 40

Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

Tis the season for evaluating training programs and checking everything twice to make sure you’re on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ and The Joint Commission’s nice lists. Access education and support when they need it. Each of them has different educational needs. Tailor their education to their needs.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Education Medicaid Medicare 52

Consult QD

MAY 8, 2023

3 Who to enroll in a lung cancer screening program : Guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has contributed to policy from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other payors for who should be screened.

Best Practices 87

Best Practices Medicaid Medicare Communication 87

Capitol Beat

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This law will identify and disseminate best practices to reduce and prevent mental and behavioral health conditions, suicide, and burnout, as well as increase access to evidence-based treatment for nurses and other health care professionals. Read more about the #ICAN Act here.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare APRN Chief Nursing Officer 52

Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Increasing awareness and education on the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-related complications and the importance of seeking timely care. Investing in healthcare provider and clinician education to elevate care, reduce variation, and increase competency in evidence-based maternal and child health practice protocols.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Care coordination Mental Health Education 52

Consult QD

MAY 11, 2023

Additionally, hospitals are not reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for costs associated with sternal wound infections, so these infections can have a negative financial impact. DSWIs: Uncommon but impactful A DSWI is a devastating complication of cardiac surgery for the patient. healthcare system an estimated $3.5

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Best Practices 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

During patient education, emphasize the importance of completing the full antibiotic course. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services doesn’t reimburse costs associated with healthcare-associated CAUTI, so prevention has financial implications. Typically, UTI symptoms improve within 2 to 3 days of starting antibiotics.

Best Practices 82

Best Practices Self-Care Long Term Care Medicaid 82

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.

APRN 52

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 52

American Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) worked with purchasers, physicians, healthcare organizations, and consumers to identify evidence-based process measures (core measures) to reduce morbidity, mortality, variability, and cost while improving quality outcomes. However, education for nurses and providers differs.

Chief Nursing Officer 52

Chief Nursing Officer Medicare Medicaid Best Practices 52

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

In the healthcare industry, regulations and best practices are always changing. The best way to protect your organization is to monitor your compliance risks proactively. Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. But they can also be a source of stress and frustration.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Self-Care Best Practices 52

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. It is important to focus on clinical protocols and reduction in practice variation. Sadly, U.S. rates are continuing to rise.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Mental Health Health Insurance Medicare 40