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Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status

Emerging RN Leader

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

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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Comprehensive Case Management Training for Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

What You Will Learn: Specific duties of case managers Stages of the case management process Ethical issues that arise in case management Communication skills essential for case management Using interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance case management outcomes Details: Course length: 2 hours and 15 minutes; CME: 2.25

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Resident Rights in Assisted Living Training

American Medical Compliance

This includes training on: Identifying abuse and risk factors, effective communication and teamwork Creating a work environment that encourages and supports openness and discussion of challenges, and Implementation of a person-centered care approach. The nursing home cant make a residentleave if theyre waiting to get Medicaid.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Additionally, using secure communication channels for transmitting patient information ensures that data is protected during exchanges. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) These regulations provide essential guidelines for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Comprehensive Care for Seniors & People with Disabilities Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

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. It can lead to communication difficulties, social isolation, and decreased cognitive function if left unaddressed.

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Telehealth: Navigating healthcare delivery in the new normalized space

American Nurse

Despite the evils of the pandemic, one important change was the expansion of private insurance reimbursement for telehealth services as well as Medicare and Medicaid expansion to reduce previously prohibitive barriers of telehealth services. References Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. March 17, 2020.

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