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

Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In it, 335,000 registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses surveyed in 2022. For the first time ever, centers for Medicare and Medicaid services have proposed new staffing regulations for long term care facilities. That survey found that one in four nurses intended to leave the profession in the next four years.

Long Term Care 97

Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare 97

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

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2023

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories have full, direct healthcare access from NPs. In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs.

Nurse Practitioner 103

Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicaid Medicare 103

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NCSBN also automatically assigns every licensed nurse an NCSBN ID number in their Nursys database. Why should I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NCSBN also automatically assigns every licensed nurse an NCSBN ID number in their Nursys database. Why should I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories have full, direct healthcare access from NPs. In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs.

Nurse Practitioner 98

Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicaid Medicare 98

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It can cause nurses to suppress patient safety information as they attempt to protect themselves, their licenses, and their livelihood. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Healthcare Environment Can be a Chaotic Place for a Nurse. A culture of safety in healthcare takes a village!

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Promotion Medicaid Medicare 105

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. “We’re going to see more states introduce legislation allowing NPS to practice at the top of our licenses,” he said.

Nurse Practitioner 59

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Licensing 59

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

The BHIT includes nurses, physicians, and licensed mental health therapists who provide and guide the delivery of compassionate patient-centered care for those with behavioral and substance use issues, as well as support and consultation for clinical staff caring for them. 3W3aHFM Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Communication 111

Communication Medicare Self-Care Mental Health 111

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I was frustrated by things such as not being able to sign most medical orders of life-sustaining treatment forms or not being able to sign, believe it or not, a barber who needs a physical to be cleared to get their barber license in New York State. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid.

Nurse Practitioner 116

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 5, 2023

Care models had not wavered much since hospitals became medicalized in the early 20 th century, and particularly since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were created in 1965, says Jason Gilbert, PhD MBA RN NEA-BC , executive vice president and chief nurse executive, Indiana University Health.

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Retirement Nurse Shortage Leadership Medicaid 116

Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Unlike many states, Wyoming-licensed physicians can, but are not required to, report another physician to the Wyoming Board of Medicine for conduct violating the Wyoming Medical Practice Act. Generally, Wyoming law does not require physicians to report colleagues to the Wyoming Board of Medicine. Ass’n, AMA Principles of Med. Ethics: II: 9.4.2

Medicaid 59

Medicaid Medicare Licensing 59

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.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Business Licensing 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. These recommendations also support ANA’s legislative advocacy as we encourage lawmakers to support H.R.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

CynaMed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Skilled care, on the other hand, refers to services that fall into skilled nursing care, or rehabilitation services, are provided by bedside licensed health professionals (like RNs, LPNs, CNAs) under the supervision of doctors and physical therapists. Medicare may pay up to 100 days of skilled care, depending on the circumstances.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicare Licensing LPN 52

Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. The ICAN Act would remove unnecessary and outdated barriers to providing care for APRNs across the country so they can better care for their patients who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 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

Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

But, as I say, “You can always get another job, but you can’t get another license.” Should you choose to file a complaint, note that different states can have their own laws regarding “ whistleblowers.” If you encounter a patient safety issue, don’t hesitate to speak up.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

But, as I say, “You can always get another job, but you can’t get another license.” Should you choose to file a complaint, note that different states can have their own laws regarding “ whistleblowers.” If you encounter a patient safety issue, don’t hesitate to speak up.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. These actions could include the termination of the provider agreement, denial of payments under Medicare and Medicaid, and other civil penalties.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare LPN 52

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

MAY 12, 2022

It would be useful information to survey providers who retire their licenses and identify if the Vaught case contributed to their decision to find other careers. In 2021, after the criminal investigation was initiated, the TN Board of Nursing later revoked her nursing license in July of 2021. She will be sentenced on May 13, 2022.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Military Medicaid Medicare 52

Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Several factors drove these concerns, such as licensing, Medicare/Medicaid?reimbursement, Medicaid beneficiaries use telehealth services. SoonerCare Medicaid program. amount of telehealth adoption prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,?some some providers?were?weary weary of such innovations in behavioral healthcare.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Business Best Practices Medicare 52

Relias

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In its report Improving Access to Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that less than half of U.S. Yet women living in rural areas currently use licensed midwives 12.5% women living in rural areas are within a 30-minute drive to a hospital with obstetric services.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Education Licensing 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS. 13 Buerhaus, P., Perloff, J.,

APRN 52

APRN Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare 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. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. 1 83% of patients who had a telemedicine visit in the previous year said they want to continue or increase their use of telemedicine in the future.

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 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. In the past, this has come through mechanisms such as wage pass throughs and Medicaid Incentive Payment Programs. HPRD—and nurse aides (NAs)—2.45

Long Term Care 96

Long Term Care LPN Medicaid Licensing 96

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. In January of 2023, it was revealed that several Florida nursing schools were under investigation for giving out fake nursing diplomas.

Licensing 93

Licensing HIPAA LPN Medicaid 93

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. For example, check that you have documentation on staff compliance, competence, and licenses.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Self-Care Licensing 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In support of these goals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), acting under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a proposed rule in the federal register in April titled Fiscal Year 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule).

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicare Medicaid Licensing 52

Capitol Beat

APRIL 16, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from finalizing its proposed long-term care safe staffing regulation. 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.

Long Term Care 75

Long Term Care Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 75

Capitol Beat

APRIL 30, 2024

That is why we are pleased about a recent regulatory win—the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule aimed at bolstering nurse staffing at long-term care (LTC) facilities. Achieving safe staffing levels for nurses across care settings remains a top priority for ANA.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Licensing 92

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 6, 2025

A new study involving more than 80,000 US nursing homes has found a link between the use of staffing agency nurses and lower quality ratings in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Five-Star system.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

American Nurse

JUNE 20, 2024

To me, this creates a public expectation that licensed RNs would comprise most of the staff in these facilities. The proposed regulations also include pay increases for home care workers and a crackdown on misuse by facility managers of the Medicare and Medicaid funds that pay for a large share of nursing home care.

Long Term Care 105

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Licensing 105

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This bill would establish a permanent funding stream in Medicare for hospitals to partner with schools of nursing, community-based care settings, and other hospitals to increase clinical education for APRN students. ANA also proudly supported introduction of the Educating Future Nurses Act (S.

APRN 52

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 52