Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

APRIL 1, 2020

The emergency decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 17, 2020 (and retroactively in effect beginning March 6, 2020) to pay for telehealth visits outside of rural areas has eased physician concern.

Telemedicine 73

Telemedicine Medicaid Medicare Licensing 73

Capitol Beat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. We know that when APRNs are allowed to practice at the top of their license, more patients overcome barriers to receiving safe and cost-effective care.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

IntelyCare

JANUARY 10, 2023

The RAI process is also a federal requirement from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as outlined in section §483. These regulations apply to federally and state licensed facilities and allows states the option to utilize the MDS assessment (Section S) to collect state specific data if they choose.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Mental Health Licensing 52

American Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

During the pandemic, about 230,000 APRNs treated Medicare patients, and approximately 40% of Medicare beneficiaries received care from APRNs. Having a license to practice in Missouri is a step in the right direction to recognize APRNs’ level of education and competence in caring for Missourians,” Oerther said.

APRN 52

APRN Medicare Nurse Practitioner Licensing 52

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is ramping up survey scrutiny for hospice this year, training surveyors to focus on interdisciplinary group care planning and coordination of care as part of an emphasis on meeting four core Conditions of Participation. Documentation in the medical record.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Establish oversight and documentation protocols Spravato has a built-in reporting system that notifies providers and organizations when a dose is missed. Accurate documentation of all dosing decisions and adjustments is critical, as it supports treatment planning, insurance approvals, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health Best Practices Communication 40

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. Regulatory readiness and compliance Regulatory audits and surveys require documented evidence of staff competency.

Long Term Care 40

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Patient Satisfaction 40

American Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Takeaways: To help patients and their families make informed decisions about choosing health care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly reports quality performance measures. Medicare, the largest payer of medical expenses in the United States, provides primary health insurance for more than 60 million beneficiaries.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Patient Experience Home Healthcare 52

IntelyCare

MARCH 3, 2023

Over 7,600 diplomas were purchased by Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) candidates who were then able to take the national nursing board exam. It’s estimated that 37% of those who allegedly purchased fake documents passed the test and went on to obtain licensure.

Licensing 93

Licensing HIPAA LPN Medicaid 93

IntelyCare

MAY 1, 2024

Nearly eight months have passed since The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to set minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. HPRD using any combination of nursing staff, which can include licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) as well as RNs and NAs.

Long Term Care 101

Long Term Care Licensing Medicaid Medicare 101

Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It has mostly involved adding more items to the Medicare schedule, with each professional practising separately. The review proposes a new way of documenting and describing what can be done by a profession through what it calls a National Skills and Capability Framework and Matrix. Any change has been incremental and disjointed.

Medicare 52

Medicare Nursing Strikes Holistic Care Licensing 52

Amercan Journal of Nursing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On Sep 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule for their widely anticipated minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. link] cms.gov/files/document/nursing-home-staffing-study-final-report-appendix-june-2023.pdf HPRD—and nurse aides (NAs)—2.45 2001, December 24).

Long Term Care 96

Long Term Care LPN Medicaid Licensing 96

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Special Focus Facility Program report listed nursing homes that have not met the CMS’ health care or fire safety standards. Staff training and licenses. Audit coding and billing to ensure clinical documentation integrity. Review your documentation.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Self-Care Licensing 52

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For our regulatory advocacy, ANAs Policy Team has crafted a priorities document to share with internal and external stakeholders and policymakers. Additionally, ANA is ready and willing to engage with Congress on future efforts or roundtables to reform parts of the Medicare payment system.

APRN 45

APRN Medicare Medicaid Preceptors 45