American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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HIPAA Medicaid Health Insurance Best Practices 105

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

Participants will learn about best practices in caregiving, communication strategies, and techniques to ensure safety, dignity, and improved quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

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Medicaid Medicare Care coordination Communication 98

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s explore its significance, key regulations, challenges, and best practices. The Significance of FWA Compliance FWA includes activities that defraud healthcare programs, waste resources, or abuse the system. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. This involves promoting ethical behavior, encouraging open communication, and having a zero-tolerance policy towards FWA.

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Medicaid Continuing Education Medicare Communication 105

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

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Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

For example, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate facility assessments in long-term care facilities to ensure that staff competencies align with the needs of the patient population. Additionally, accrediting bodies emphasize the importance of competency verification as part of their quality standards.

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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. The team’s report also gives guidance to help hospitals sustain their newly implemented processes and promote ongoing improvement.

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Medicaid Medicare Promotion Best Practices 52