Nursing Review

JANUARY 29, 2025

After being promoted to clinical nurse only four years into her career, Steph knew she needed to boost her knowledge in order to thrive in her new position. Tax preparation isnt as straightforward as setting aside a percentage of your income for income tax, the Medicare levy, and GST. Never stop learning!

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Self-Care Leadership Business 98

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

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Organizations should strive to be reliable, not perfect, and provide an atmosphere that includes and promotes systems that catch mistakes before they reach the patient. Promote transparency of the investigative process and promote legal support for nurses who may be held individually accountable. What Every Nurse Can Do .

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Promotion Medicaid Medicare 105

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.

Medicare 98

Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid Promotion 98

Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

In addition, the researchers encourage the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission to consider safe staffing requirements for inpatient maternity care, similar to CMS working to establish minimum staffing regulations for nursing homes to promote patient safety.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare Health Outcomes 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

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). CMS is strengthening the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) , which ANA supports.

APRN 73

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 73

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Removing Practice Barriers for APRNs We believe that removing practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) will promote quality care and help provide proper payment for nurses. Additionally, ANA is ready and willing to engage with Congress on future efforts or roundtables to reform parts of the Medicare payment system.

APRN 45

APRN Medicare Medicaid Preceptors 45

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Under the Medicare program, NPs are authorized to be reimbursed for the treatment of patients with diabetes, yet they are not authorized to certify their patients’ need for diabetic shoes. The Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act would authorize NPs to certify their patients’ need for diabetic shoes. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

Nurse Practitioner 59

Nurse Practitioner Medicare APRN Licensing 59

American Nurse

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A universal healthcare plan similar to Medicare could provide basic, free healthcare to all U.S. Medicare has been successful in controlling hospital and physician reimbursement rates and, according to a film produced by Unfinished Business, the U.S. citizens with an option for supplementary insurance.

Medicare 52

Medicare Health Insurance Pharmaceutical Business 52

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.

HIPAA 105

HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

Relias

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Medicare and other payers also encourage home-based care when appropriate to keep the cost of care low compared with skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. When your program is approved and you’re ready to start promoting it, you’ll need to identify where to find the best student prospects. Financial Drain From Employee Churn.

Business 96

Business Medicare Home Healthcare Promotion 96

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2023

Many of these individuals targeted elderly patients who receive Medicare benefits. Others controlled telemarketing schemes in order to target elderly Medicare patients to consent to tests by misleading and deceiving them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients.

Medicare 52

Medicare Telemedicine Medicaid Promotion 52

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. More focus on ‘upstream’ health care is needed — on health promotion and disease prevention — and less on treating diseases, which is too costly and ineffective for improving the health status of the nation,” says Gary.

Mental Health 117

Mental Health Private Practice Long Term Care Outpatient Clinic 117

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Promote a Culture of Knowledge and Awareness. Medicare payment models in skilled nursing and home health provide incentives for clinicians to be well versed in specialty areas such as skin and wound care. Build Your Reputation as a Specialist.

Education 52

Education Medicare Promotion Medicaid 52

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. References NC Rural Health Research Program. Government.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Emergency Care Promotion 52

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. If pieces are missing, your legal foundation could crumble. Aware of Wound Care Liability Risks.

Education 98

Education Communication Long Term Care Medicaid 98

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.

Nurse Practitioner 116

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 accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid insurance (approximately 61.4 million have Medicare, Parts A and B, and 75.8 Why do I have to be accredited by an organization like The Joint Commission?

Medicaid 52

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.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Those quality ratings appear on Medicare’s Care Compare website and inform prospective clients how well you’re achieving positive outcomes. Improve Your Quality Ratings.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Staff Training Home Healthcare 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.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 52

Aussie Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles. It encompasses a range of services including health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. What is the medicare healthcare reform in Australia about?

Medicare 52

Medicare Nursing Strikes Health Insurance 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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Miami, FL campus is at the forefront of falls prevention, delivering innovative, community-based solutions that promote long-term independence and mobility. The University of St. Holistic fall prevention One such answer is the Falls Prevention Program at USAHS Miami.

Medicare 52

Medicare Promotion Education 52

The Nurse Break

AUGUST 24, 2022

The last 2 years have been hard for so many of our front line clinicians, many expressed their frustrations, anger and distress for a number of the decisions or potential lack of decisions made around a number of policies, pay, working conditions and medicare review outcomes. No matter how big or small it may seem.

Leadership 98

Leadership Business Medicare Promotion 98

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.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The plan aims to promote telemedicine, change Medicare pay, oppose “inappropriate scope expansions” by non-physicians, lower the burdens associated with prior authorization, as well as lowering physician fatigue and the stigma associated with mental health problems.

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine Mental Health Medicare Promotion 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). These comments were in response to CMS’ request for information and other proposed provisions in several of the annual Medicare payment rules.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicaid Health Outcomes Promotion 40

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Takeaways: The 1990 Federal Patient Self Determination Act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations follow state laws related to advance directives. The act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations, such as hospitals and nursing homes, follow state laws related to advance directives.

Self-Care 59

Self-Care Medicaid Medicare Nurse Practitioner 59

Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

According to a 2021 report from the United States Government Accountability Office, Medicare spending on stays for severe wound care declined about 2% from $2.06 Comprehensive staff education and training can provide your organization with a powerful instrument to refine wound care management and promote greater financial stability.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Business Medicare Patient Satisfaction 52

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

You should also apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI), which is an identification number that makes it possible for health providers to access patient health records, bill Medicare and more. You might work with a marketing firm to help build your practice branding and promote your new practice amongst local audiences.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Private Practice Malpractice Licensing 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.

Medicaid 57

Medicaid Medicare Communication Promotion 57

Relias

JULY 12, 2022

How to promote staff resilience through continuous learning. These skills can provide a higher level of specialized care for patients, expand the variety of conditions an agency can serve, capture higher Medicare reimbursement, and increase agency profitability. Promote Resilience Through Continuous Learning. Innovation.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Medicare Education Business 52

Consult QD

MAY 22, 2023

It is the number one cause of hospitalizations in the Medicare population and accounts for approximately 1 million hospitalizations annually. It promotes important conversations and shared decision making, which is central to our ability to provide patient-centered care.”

Medicare 52

Medicare Promotion 52

Consult QD

MAY 11, 2023

Additionally, hospitals are not reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for costs associated with sternal wound infections, so these infections can have a negative financial impact. The team’s report also gives guidance to help hospitals sustain their newly implemented processes and promote ongoing improvement.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Best Practices 52

Every Nurse

JUNE 24, 2023

Hospital readmissions due to falls can result in penalties under Medicare and Medicaid programs. This can involve reminding patients to use assistive devices, reminding them to call for assistance before getting out of bed or walking unassisted, and participating in fall prevention exercises that promote strength and balance.

LPN 52

LPN Mental Health Communication Medicaid 52