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The End of the Public Health Emergency and What this Means for Nurses

Capitol Beat

Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. Some of these waivers had previously expired, but ANA is still advocating to change the law and make them permanently part of the Medicare program. The main waivers are: Physician Services.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

With less commitment required than a formal post-graduate qualification, short courses are an excellent way to add value to your skills and resume. Tax preparation isnt as straightforward as setting aside a percentage of your income for income tax, the Medicare levy, and GST.

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Navigating the 7 Ethical Dilemmas in Hospice Care

The Nursing Site

If hospitalization is required, the patient can opt to revoke hospice, be treated, and then resume hospice care afterwards. Editor’s Notes: Please note that Medicare has specific rules regarding this subject and state laws can vary and may be updated frequently as this issue evolves.

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What One Hospital’s Slow Recovery From a Cyberattack Means for Patients

Scrubs

But it took nearly six months to resume near-normal operations, according to the hospital’s chief operating officer, Rick Kester. “We The FBI has taken down several ransomware groups, including the Hive, the group behind the attack on Johnson Memorial. Today, Johnson Memorial is up and running again. And some days, 12, 14 hours,” Kester said.