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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Relias

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Rule to provide a national framework for healthcare organizations to improve their readiness for emergencies. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

Working with the information technology/clinical systems department, the team created a trigger from a positive response on this question, which then initiates consults for the behavioral health intervention team (BHIT), integrated case management, and the dietary department. Behavioral health intervention team. J Autism Dev Disord.

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Indian Health Service Funding: Grants and Financial Opportunities for Tribal Healthcare

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Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. These funds help sustain essential healthcare services, maintain facilities, and enhance public health initiatives in tribal communities.

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

Relias

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” Integrated care is a best practice model that combines evidence-based medical and behavioral healthcare services at one point of entry.

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Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce

American Nurse

By eliminating travel time and expense, participants, especially NPs in rural practices, can easily connect with colleagues and acquire specialty knowledge.

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ANA’s Summary of $1.5 trillion Omnibus Includes Several Nursing Priorities

Capitol Beat

Agencies Health and Human Services : $108.3 As part of this appropriation, Congress would establish and/or fund the following agencies, among others: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : $4 billion in total spending, an increase of $50 million. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration : $6.5

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Title V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives

Relias

Implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery and coordination of maternal health care services. Promoting maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, referral, and treatment.