Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S. Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States.

Malpractice 145

Malpractice Nurse Practitioner Long Term Care Medicaid 145

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.

APRN 98

APRN Licensing Medicare HIPAA 98

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

Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2022

In fact, by last year there were more NPs licensed for primary care than there were primary care physicians, who now make up only about 30% of all MDs. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. Rural areas of the U.S.

Nurse Practitioner 105

Nurse Practitioner Bedside nursing Medicaid Medicare 105

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

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

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act would amend the Federal Employees Compensation Act to allow injured workers to receive treatment for work-related injuries from state-licensed NPs and PAs. The legislation was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by Sens.

Nurse Practitioner 59

Nurse Practitioner Medicare APRN 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

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

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.

Retirement 116

Retirement Nurse Shortage Medicaid Leadership 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

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

Nurse.com

APRIL 14, 2022

The law authorized NPs to certify and recertify home health care services for Medicare patients, strengthened funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other healthcare providers, and ensured vital resources to respond to the pandemic,” she said. NPs as Primary Care Providers.

Nurse Practitioner 98

Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicare Patient Satisfaction 98

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

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Become a Registered Nurse With a BSN There are many different types of nurses, from nurse assistants to licensed practical nurses to registered nurses with ADNs. To start, you need to investigate your state’s licensing requirements for medical practices. Finally, you definitely want to acquire malpractice insurance.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Private Practice Malpractice Licensing 52

Nursing Review

AUGUST 28, 2023

With higher-income earners, the government uses sticks – buy private cover or pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge. In the 2020-21 financial year, Medicare combined with state and territory government expenditure provided almost $6.1 Governments encourage us to buy private hospital cover. Read the original article.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Medicare 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

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

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

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

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Regulatory compliance and CMS guidelines While Medicare only covers Spravato and R-ketamine for anesthetics in SNF or hospitals, CMS guidelines for ketamine storage, handling, and disposal are a good blueprint to follow for creating an effective ketamine compliance program. and receive outpatient care from a licensed provider.

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health Best Practices Communication 40

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Documentation issues also can impact your license; the board of nursing may take disciplinary action or even rescind a license in the case of documentation maleficence. percent) of all license protection matters related to documentation involved fraudulent or falsified patient care or billing records.

Licensing 52

Licensing Legal Issues Medicare Promotion 52

Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The plan is looking at whether nurse practitioners should provide Medicare-funded services, create additional nurse-led care items and remove the requirement for them to collaborate with doctors in delivering care. The federal government’s nurse practitioner workforce plan aims to remove barriers to patients accessing a nurse practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Medicare Licensing Emergency Care 52

Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Medicare also subsidised fees for medical services delivered for private patients in private and public hospitals to the tune of $3.81 Cheng , Associate Professor, Centre for Health Economics, Monash University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. billion (in premium rebates) in 2021–22.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Medicare Licensing Business 52

American Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

Medicare estimates that each pressure injury adds $43,180 to a hospital stay. In response to the lack of PI knowledge among less-experienced nurses, GFH offers shadowing experiences with the wound care nurses to nursing students from the local community college, who represent most of the newly licensed nurses hired into the organization.

Education 52

Education Leadership Licensing Medicare 52

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. Additionally, accrediting bodies emphasize the importance of competency verification as part of their quality standards.

Long Term Care 40

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Patient Satisfaction 40

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. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Several factors drove these concerns, such as licensing, Medicare/Medicaid?reimbursement, amount of telehealth adoption prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,?some some providers?were?weary weary of such innovations in behavioral healthcare. reimbursement, and the availability of the necessary technology among? marginalized?communities

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Business Best Practices Medicare 52

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When hospitals and health systems use automation augmented by artificial intelligence (AI) for data abstraction, they help nurses work at the top of their licenses, providing bedside care that no technology could ever replace. People enter nursing because they are driven to help others.

Travel Nursing 104

Travel Nursing Medicare Patient Satisfaction Bedside nursing 104

The Nursing Site

MARCH 18, 2024

The hospital, Vanderbilt University Hospital, neglected to report the Sentinel Event (death) to Medicare and consequently filed no Plan of Correction which led to a renewed focus on the event as possible Medicare fraud. Please take the time to watch this replay and reinforce how you need to protect yourself and your license.

Medicare 246

Medicare Licensing Nurse Educator Education 246

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

Nursing Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

If services funded by Medicare and other sources stay below that level for years, funding should automatically become available to bridge the gap. GP services per person per year, adjusted for age, would cost the federal government at least A$30 million a year in Medicare payments. Read the original article.

Medicare 52

Medicare Retirement Mental Health Licensing 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

Medicare 116

Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

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

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. If you’re a licensed nurse working in another area of health care, you’re an excellent candidate for PMH nursing. The mental health system is increasingly relying on PMHNPs.

Mental Health 117

Mental Health Private Practice Long Term Care Outpatient Clinic 117