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Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce

American Nurse

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

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Invest in Wound Care Education To Avoid Legal Risks

Relias

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. Related Wound Care Liability Concerns.

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ANA’s Advocacy before the August Recess – Q2 Legislative Roundup

Capitol Beat

The final rule was issued by CMS in April.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

After working as a home health aide at VNS Health, she became an RN with the organization and moved quickly through the ranks, leading to her current leadership role, where she oversees a large and diverse team. Working with our MLTC (Managed Long Term Care) and Medicare members requires skill, empathy, and patience.

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CMS Proposes to Expand 36-Month Rule to Hospice Agencies

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. The 36-Month Rule, found at 42 C.F.R.

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2023 Healthcare Trends: Are You Ready?

Relias

Poorly performing nursing homes are held accountable for improper and unsafe care and must improve their services immediately, or risk losing federal funding. The public is better informed about nursing home conditions so they can find the best options for care. Penalties rise to $1M.

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ANA Builds Momentum on Nursing Priorities on Capitol Hill

Capitol Beat

ANA Responds to Problematic Staffing Bill The House Ways and Means Committee recently approved the Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act ( HR 7513 ), which would prohibit the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from finalizing its proposed long-term care safe staffing regulation.