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Enhancing Patient Advocacy and Care through Medicare Fluency

American Nurse

For Nebraska nurses, proficiency in Medicare can significantly amplify their ability to serve and support the diverse needs of patients navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage. This article aims to shed light on the importance of Medicare fluency among nurses and provide actionable insights to elevate patient care in New Jersey.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Maintain files that can be helpful for your character, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, and continuing education certificates. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services.

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Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

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. Through accurate documentation, ethical billing practices, continuous education, and robust internal controls, providers can significantly lessen FWA risks.

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Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law Healthcare Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians. Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

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

Relias

Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements Tribal health programs can enroll as Medicaid and Medicare providers to receive reimbursements for eligible services.

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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

It required continuing education and reinforcement with the staff. doi:10.1186/s12913-019-4760-3 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalHCAHPS Family Caregiver Alliance. See Steady improvement.) 2019;19(1):935.

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Home Health Specializations Boost Performance, Bottom Line

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Keeping an eye on your case mix is important with Medicare reimbursement shifting to value-based purchasing. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is planning to implement the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model nationwide in 2023. Increasing agency profitability.