Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion." of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. The idea is to make sure care remains in the community.

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Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Specialized wound care education reaps financial and human rewards that can give you a trackable return on investment. Financial rewards of wound care education flow outward from the human benefits. And your wound care education investment can help in all those areas. Results of Your Wound Care Education Investment.

Education 52

Education Medicare Promotion Medicaid 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

MSSP provides a range of support, including care coordination, health education, and access to essential services like transportation, meal delivery, and personal care assistance. For seniors and people with disabilities, quality care means addressing their unique health challenges with compassion, skill, and attention to detail.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Medicare Care coordination Communication 98

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Organizations should strive to be reliable, not perfect, and provide an atmosphere that includes and promotes systems that catch mistakes before they reach the patient. Promote transparency of the investigative process and promote legal support for nurses who may be held individually accountable. What Every Nurse Can Do .

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Promotion Medicaid Medicare 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.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Continuing Education Medicare Communication 105

Relias

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Medicare and other payers also encourage home-based care when appropriate to keep the cost of care low compared with skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. The federal requirement for nurse aide certification education is 75 hours of training. Financial Drain From Employee Churn. Planning Your Certification Program.

Business 96

Business Medicare Home Healthcare Promotion 96

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is strengthening the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) , which ANA supports.

APRN 73

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 73

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. More focus on ‘upstream’ health care is needed — on health promotion and disease prevention — and less on treating diseases, which is too costly and ineffective for improving the health status of the nation,” says Gary.

Mental Health 117

Mental Health Private Practice Long Term Care Outpatient Clinic 117

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We urge Congress to invest in nursing education to ensure that a new generation of nurses are ready to work in the changing health care landscape. Investments in nursing education and recruitment will attract more nurses, nurse faculty, and nurse preceptors. Ensuring a robust nursing workforce requires new, well-trained nurses.

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APRN Medicare Medicaid Preceptors 45

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. False Claims Act Firstly, the False Claims Act is a federal law that imposes liability on individuals and companies that defraud governmental programs by sending false claims for payment.

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HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2023

Many of these individuals targeted elderly patients who receive Medicare benefits. Others controlled telemarketing schemes in order to target elderly Medicare patients to consent to tests by misleading and deceiving them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients.

Medicare 52

Medicare Telemedicine Medicaid Promotion 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. So, it was empowering to hear the stories of the applicants and what they wanted to do with their advanced education and plans. It was inspiring to me.

Nurse Practitioner 116

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

MARCH 8, 2024

Hospitals within a rural area with not more than 50 beds or that closed after December 27, 2020, can seek designation as a REH as long as they meet the conditions of participation to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. References NC Rural Health Research Program. Government.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Emergency Care Promotion 52

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Those quality ratings appear on Medicare’s Care Compare website and inform prospective clients how well you’re achieving positive outcomes. Improve Your Quality Ratings.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Staff Training Home Healthcare 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This legislation aims to remove Medicare and Medicaid barriers, allowing Advanced Practice Nurses to practice to the full extent of their training and education. We can advocate for and educate others on reducing fossil fuel energy use, increasing energy conservation, and expanding the use of sustainable forms of energy.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Leadership 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For New Mexico, this means more educational opportunities for aspiring nurses and enhancing the quality of nursing education by supplementing facility salary. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. ANA is urging Congress to ensure that vulnerable residents in LTC facilities have timely access to quality nursing care.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 52

American Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides federal oversight of care quality in all U.S. Hospitals that accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid insurance (approximately 61.4 million have Medicare, Parts A and B, and 75.8 Why do I have to be accredited by an organization like The Joint Commission?

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Leadership 52

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. In sharing provider experiences, ANA made sure to promote nurse and patient wellbeing and safety issues in its comments.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Miami, FL campus is at the forefront of falls prevention, delivering innovative, community-based solutions that promote long-term independence and mobility. Holistic fall prevention One such answer is the Falls Prevention Program at USAHS Miami.

Medicare 52

Medicare Promotion Education 52

Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. Nurse Advocates at the Capitol promoting the ICAN Act. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep. Names have been changed to protect privacy.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

Aussie Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They work under the supervision of a physician and may perform tasks such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds, and educating patients on how to manage their health conditions. It includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Medicare 52

Medicare Nursing Strikes Health Insurance Promotion 52

The Nurse Break

AUGUST 24, 2022

The last 2 years have been hard for so many of our front line clinicians, many expressed their frustrations, anger and distress for a number of the decisions or potential lack of decisions made around a number of policies, pay, working conditions and medicare review outcomes. This could become a KPI if its not already for leaders.

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Leadership Business Medicare Promotion 98

Relias

JULY 12, 2022

How to promote staff resilience through continuous learning. Education programs that help with retention can create significant cost savings. We recommend a well-designed training program for post-acute care education and skills development. Blended learning incorporates both in-person and virtual education. Innovation.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Medicare Education Promotion 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Takeaways: The 1990 Federal Patient Self Determination Act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations follow state laws related to advance directives. The act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations, such as hospitals and nursing homes, follow state laws related to advance directives.

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Self-Care Medicaid Medicare Nurse Practitioner 59

Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

According to a 2021 report from the United States Government Accountability Office, Medicare spending on stays for severe wound care declined about 2% from $2.06 Comprehensive staff education and training can provide your organization with a powerful instrument to refine wound care management and promote greater financial stability.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Business Medicare Patient Satisfaction 52

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

In addition to being the best minimum education requirement for working as a nurse, making you a more competitive candidate for available nursing positions and qualifying you for the highest entry-level pay, a BSN is absolutely required by graduate-level nurse practitioner programs.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Private Practice Malpractice Licensing 52

Capitol Beat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Our work in the last few months is an illustration, with ANA’s policy team submitting comment letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These comments were in response to CMS’ request for information and other proposed provisions in several of the annual Medicare payment rules.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicaid Health Outcomes Promotion 40

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The oral care plan should meet oral care standards and educate about various methods, safety measures, and the use of assistive devices to facilitate self-care hygiene. This allows the dentist or dental hygienist to recommend and educate the patient on the importance of using fluoride toothpaste. Joseph et al.

Medicare 52

Medicare Self-Care Promotion Communication 52

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.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Best Practices 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Non-compliance results in hefty fines of up to $1 million per violation, as enforced by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)​ ( Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services )​​. This has enhanced patient involvement and control over their healthcare decisions, promoting greater transparency and engagement.”

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Health Outcomes Communication Medicaid 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, deliberately falsifying documentation (such as submitting false claim to Medicare) can subject nurses to sanctions under the federal False Claims Act. Proper reimbursement promotes an organization’s financial health, enabling it to deliver quality care to patients. Thus, simply omitting information can lead to punitive action.

Licensing 52

Licensing Legal Issues Medicare Promotion 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Social media has had a negative impact by comparing one person to another, allowing cyberbullying, promoting a lack of respect for others and the property of others, and shaming individuals because of their speech or altered coordination. It is up to the medical team, including nurses, to educate and correct outdated perceptions.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Self-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicaid 52

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

Employment, education, health insurance, sufficient healthy food, healthy neighborhoods and environments, economic stability, and community support also are included among SDOH. ANA considers these numbers a first step toward direct reimbursement for nursing services from Medicare and Medicaid. Waite called out racism.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Chief Nursing Officer Medicaid Medicare 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Alternatively, telehealth describes other related remote services, such as administration, ongoing medical education and training for healthcare providers. 1 Individuals covered by Medicaid (28.3%) and Medicare (26.8%), those who are Black (26.1%) and those earning less than $25,000 (26.4%) have the highest rates of telehealth visits.

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Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

American Nurse

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition to having strong population health knowledge and skills, nurses must also demonstrate confidence working autono­mous­ly, collaboratively, and innovatively as they lead in promoting community and population health. Wald acted as a community change agent, educator, case manager, collaborator, and caregiver. Nearly 840 U.S.

Medicare 116

Medicare Health Insurance Promotion Nurse Practitioner 116

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs. It’s noteworthy that the 2024 Final Rule expanded the definition of covered entities to include providers receiving Medicare Part B payments, marking a significant shift from previous interpretations.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicaid Health Insurance Patient Satisfaction 59

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. Currently there is legislation to enable culture change in nursing homes through improving the structural environment and promoting person-centered care.

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Long Term Care LPN Medicaid Licensing 96