Relias

MAY 1, 2022

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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Education Communication Long Term Care Medicaid 98

Capitol Beat

JULY 24, 2024

Improving Access to APRNs ANA recently sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee that highlights ways that Congress can ensure Medicare patients’ access to nursing care through Medicare Part B Payment Reform. The final rule was issued by CMS in April.

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Medicare APRN Long Term Care Medicaid 40

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 17, 2023

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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Medicare Medicaid Business Licensing 52

Minority Nurse

MARCH 29, 2023

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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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare APRN 52

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We need to understand most nurses in acute care and long-term care settings now are novice nurses or nurses who have only been in the profession for a few years. You’ll get better reimbursement from Medicare, the big blues, and everybody else in insurance. You’ll get better patient outcomes.

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Nurse Shortage Nurse Practitioner Education Travel Nursing 126

Relias

JANUARY 16, 2023

A McKinsey & Company survey shows that up to $265 billion worth of care services could shift from traditional healthcare facilities to the home by 2025. Department and Human Services found that Medicare visits conducted through telehealth in 2020 increased 63-fold, from about 840,000 in 2019 to 52.7 Penalties rise to $1M.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nursing Burnout 52

Capitol Beat

APRIL 16, 2024

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.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 75