American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

By participating in the MSSP, healthcare providers can work collaboratively with community resources to develop comprehensive care plans that address the medical, social, and emotional needs of seniors, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Medicare Care coordination Communication 98

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

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Last year, the union spent about $11 million to promote local $25 minimum wage measures in 10 Southern California cities while hospitals and health care facilities spent $12 million against them. If lawmakers approve the bill and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it, one labor leader estimated, 1.5 Or you just get rid of the worker.”

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Medicare Promotion 98

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all health facilities in the Medicare program to track and report data reflecting pressure injury development on all clients. Caregivers can take action to prevent pressure sores in older clients and avoid negative outcomes that can follow. National Library of Medicine guidance.

Medicare 98

Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid Promotion 98

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 22, 2025

Healthcare policy examples relating to protecting and promoting employee health include rules around the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in the workplace, wearing masks and gloves to minimize the risk of exposure to illnesses and chemicals and wellness guidelines such as time off and healthy eating. Sources Healthy People 2030, U.S.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Pharmaceutical Nurse Practitioner 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

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. Rural Hospital Closures. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Government.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Emergency Care 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. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. It took me a while to come to that decision on my own.

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Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

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 receive Medi­care and Medicaid funding. Hospitals that accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid insurance (approximately 61.4 Why do I have to be accredited by an organization like The Joint Commission?

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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.

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APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

Board Vitals - Nursing

AUGUST 30, 2016

Teen pregnancy Increase access to contraceptive counseling by expanding the age and income eligibility levels for Medicaid coverage of family planning services to increase teens’ access to healthcare services, including contraception and other preventive services.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Promotion Licensing Health Outcomes 52

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Each bill reflects SCNA’s commitment to advancing the profession and promoting the well-being of both healthcare providers and the communities they serve. South Carolina is one of the few states that has not expanded Medicaid. Below is a brief synopsis of each bill.

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Telemedicine Medicaid Promotion Nurse Practitioner 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients. This training teaches healthcare providers to create transparent work environments that promote an improved patient experience and reduce legal risks. What is Being Done About it?

Medicare 52

Medicare Telemedicine Medicaid Promotion 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. To enhance equitable healthcare for all Marylanders and Americans, nurses in Maryland can support the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Leadership 52

American Nurse

JULY 2, 2024

This recognition highlights the essential role and special contribution of cannabis nurses to the healthcare system and promotes enhanced integration of cannabis therapies for healthcare consumers across diverse healthcare settings,” said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. It needs to go further,” she said.

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Business Education Nurse Practitioner Self-Care 105

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). ANA’s regulatory engagements, though sometimes overlooked, are an important part of our advocacy on behalf of more than 5 million nurses in the U.S.

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APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 73

Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Nurse Advocates at the Capitol promoting the ICAN Act. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep. Names have been changed to protect privacy.

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APRN Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Once a clinical standard has been set, CommonSpirit promotes widespread adoption, according to McGinn. "We We are also one of the largest Medicaid providers," McGinn says. "We "There can be three different groups of 20 people each who are multidisciplinary. We summarize their final conclusions." We educate our clinicians about it.

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Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Bedside nursing Nurse Shortage 64

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Promote a Culture of Knowledge and Awareness. For home health agencies, wounds are one of 12 clinical groupings the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identifies under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model.

Education 52

Education Medicare Promotion Medicaid 52

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2024; 19(3).

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Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Literacy Promotion 98

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Promoting your high quality and low risk scores in strategic ways will help you garner more home health care referrals. Keep in mind that your impressive reputation requires sustained awareness.

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Medicare Medicaid Staff Training Home Healthcare 52

Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Developed in the United States in the mid-1990s, the care model gained traction when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home program in November 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Medicaid Medicare Communication Promotion 57

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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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Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

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.”

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Care coordination Health Outcomes Communication Medicaid 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). Through advocacy, ANA will continue to explore and promote nursing’s unique role in addressing health equity—for patients and for nurses.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicaid Health Outcomes Promotion 40

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.

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Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Patient Satisfaction 40

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

This means considering things like: Referring working patients to clinics that offer extended hours Referring Medicaid patients to well-known psychiatric units that work well with their insurance And more Building rapport and understanding the patient more fully can help PCPs direct patients to the appropriate resource and encourage follow-ups.

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Mental Health Holistic Care Medicaid Nurse Practitioner 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Missouri skilled nursing facility residents (N=253) reported that 49% of residents rely on staff to clean their mouth, many have no Medicare dental coverage, and Medicaid covers a limited number of dental services (The Oral Health of Adults, 2022). Participant #1 states promoting prophylaxis and twice-yearly preventative treatment.

Medicare 52

Medicare Self-Care Promotion Communication 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Decreases Spread of Infectious Diseases Telehealth has shown evidence of significantly reducing the spread of COVID-19 and has a direct impact on decreasing the infection rate, including monitoring symptoms and promoting physical distance. 11 What Does the Future of Virtual Healthcare Look Like?

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

ANA considers these numbers a first step toward direct reimbursement for nursing services from Medicare and Medicaid. health.gov/healthypeople Promote access to care at ANA’s advocacy website: RNAction.org RNs and advanced practice RNs are eligible for NPIs, which remain valid when nurses move to other states. January 31, 2024.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Chief Nursing Officer Medicaid Medicare 52

Consult QD

JUNE 16, 2023

Many laboratories have alternative options for low-cost or no-cost testing that do not involve a third-party sponsor and have financial assistance programs (based on a sliding income-based scale) and laboratory billing policies (such as no balance-billing for those with Medicaid). journal articles, Statnews.com).

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Pharmaceutical Medicaid Patient Advocacy Self-Care 52

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. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%.

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Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 12, 2025

Receive care in a manner which promotes and enhances your quality of life. The nursing home cant make a residentleave if theyre waiting to get Medicaid. The course also covers Medicaid protections and emergency exceptions. A safe, clean, comfortable, home-like environment.

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Medicaid Self-Care Communication Education 52

American Nurse

JANUARY 5, 2024

produce prescription locations operated by Wholesome Wave , a nonprofit that promotes access to affordable, healthy food. Eight state Medicaid programs have received or applied for federal waivers that would allow Medicaid to pay for produce prescriptions for up to six months for some people. We pooled data from 22 U.S.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Licensing Promotion 105

American Nurse

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“To mitigate the high burden of the disease in young and middle-aged women, greater effort is needed to promote smoking cessation at provider and community levels, improve access to smoking cessation aids and programs through expansion of Medicaid, and increase lung cancer screening in eligible women.”

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Medicaid Promotion 118

Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

They take the time to build trusting relationships with patients, promoting open communication. Promoting Safer Birth Practices Nurse Midwives are strong advocates for evidence-based, low-intervention birth practices, which can significantly reduce the risk of complications during childbirth.

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Medicaid Promotion Mental Health Communication 104