American Medical Compliance

MARCH 6, 2025

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) remain critical challenges in the healthcare industry, impacting patient care, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance. Staying informed about the latest policies, best practices, and reporting requirements is essential for healthcare professionals to mitigate risks and uphold ethical standards.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Federal healthcare Self-Care 52

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. Consequently, these will lead to financial losses and poor patient care.

HIPAA 105

HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

adults have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Many clinical nurses don’t have the knowledge needed to customize patient-centered care to meet the individual needs of adults with ASD. Many organizations lack the resources to support clinical nurses in identifying adults with ASD and implementing appropriate care.

Communication 111

Communication Medicare Self-Care Mental Health 111

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

In the healthcare industry, regulations and best practices are always changing. Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. The best way to protect your organization is to monitor your compliance risks proactively. Additional rules took effect in July 2022.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Self-Care Best Practices 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Expiration: 12/1/26 Sandra Long*, a 72-year-old woman, is admitted to the emergency department from a long-term care facility for fever, poor oral intake, new-onset confusion, foul-smelling urine, and incontinence. In the acute care setting, a clean-catch urinalysis sample is preferred for UTI diagnosis. See UTI risk factors.)

Best Practices 82

Best Practices Self-Care Long Term Care Medicaid 82

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. Collaborative care models can save lives.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Mental Health Health Insurance Medicare 40