Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2022 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search SCOPE Fagin Hall Goes Digital Features Bright Ideas Meet the Leonard A. Joined Booze Allen supporting the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and Oncology Care.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers? The state of caregiving in the U.S.

Nurse Practitioner

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

In fact, by 2024, 43% of American adults indicated they felt more anxious than they did the previous year. Significant federal regulatory changes introduced in 2024 compound this pressure. drugs, supplies, or health care services for Medicare or Medicaid patients).

Best Practices

Capitol Beat

APRIL 15, 2025

What is Medicaid? Medicaid provides health care coverage for millions of Americans, with nearly 72 million enrolled in 2024. Every state can choose to offer Medicaid coverage to other populations beyond the federal requirements. Why is Medicaid under threat now ? Why should nurses care about Medicaid cuts?

Medicaid

American Nurse

JUNE 16, 2025

Immunizations are the best protection from preventable diseases and have saved lives for over 100 years (Centers for Disease Control, 2024). These would also be individuals who were not up to date with immunizations according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Adult Immunization Schedule (AIS) for 2024. Castro et al. O’Brien, S.,

Nurse Practitioner

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs. Notice of Nondiscrimination (By November 2, 2024) All covered entities must provide a Notice of Nondiscrimination to participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, and applicants.

Medicare

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Kennedy’s confirmation hearings were marked by intense scrutiny over his views on vaccines, with senators questioning his understanding of essential health programs like Medicaid and Medicare. In 2024, 16 outbreaks were reported and 69% of cases were outbreak-associated. Of those, 92% of cases are outbreak-associated.

Medicaid

Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2023 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Don’t Go! She says, “I have seen how access-related disparities, especially among Latinos, prevents my community from receiving timley care.

Leadership

Daily Nurse

MAY 5, 2025

A 2024 VA Office of Inspector General report notes that nursing has been identified as a severe shortage occupation every year since 2014. In a bit of good news, following increases in shortages in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, nursing was reported as a shortage by fewer facilities in fiscal year 2024.

Military

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 26, 2025

The long-term health care industry is facing a double whammy from President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants and the GOP's proposals to reduce Medicaid spending. Care for 6 in 10 residents is paid for by Medicaid , the state-federal health program for poor or disabled Americans. "We

Long Term Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 22, 2025

The average cost of a data breach in healthcare was $9.77M in 2024. Healthcare Coverage In 2023, 92 percent of Americans had some form of healthcare coveragewhether employer-provided coverage, Medicare or Medicaid or private health insurance. PowerDMS, Examples of Healthcare Policies, PowerDMS, June 24, 2024, [link] )).

HIPAA

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 23, 2025

“There’s a huge demand for pediatric speech therapy, especially for families on Medicaid. Seeing this gap, she took a leap of faith and founded Stellar Speech Therapy in Chickasha, Oklahoma, in August 2024, with the support of her husband, who purchased a building to bring the vision to life.

Medicaid

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website lists codes that indicate medical necessity. All requirements of the “incident to” provision are met per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Benefit Policy Manual.* May 16, 2024. pdf Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. October 2028.

Medicare

Nursing Review

JULY 14, 2025

In the US, pharmaceuticals are subsidised through private health insurance or government programs such as Medicaid. In response to these criticisms, the Australian government commissioned a review , which was completed in 2024. This contrasts with the US system, which operates more under free-market principles.

Pharmaceutical

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 10, 2024

The Supreme Court's decision will impact patients receiving care through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. According to the brief, approximately 65 million Americans receive healthcare coverage through Medicare, while Medicaid and CHIP cover 90 million low-income children and adults and seniors with disabilities.

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Because of specific Congressional action many of the telehealth flexibilities authorized under the PHE will continue through the end of 2024. Congress has extended the telehealth flexibility through the end of 2024, but it is unclear if it will be extended further or made permanent. Anesthesia Services. 42 CFR §482.52(a)(5),

APRN

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. 2418): This bill does NOT change any APRN scope of practice but allows APRNs to be reimbursed for many services they already provide. Nurse Faculty Reduction Act (H.R.

APRN

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

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 19, 2024

Pillar: Nursing Link: Full story Article Source: Texas Tribune Tags: home health legal nurses nursing patient experience Secondary Pillars: Nursing Article Type: News Published Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Medicaid

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 17, 2024

An amicus brief , published in September 2023, warned that "overruling Chevron would have enormous impact on the administration of federal programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, that are critical to public health." Click here to read the accompanying article.

Medicaid

Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency declarations, legislation, and regulatory waivers across government agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), allowed for flexibility in the delivery of care to patients, including the expanded use of telehealth. Reimbursement A. Medicare 1.

HIPAA

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

million California workers could get a wage hike come January 2024. If you don’t get higher reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, then you’re gonna have to figure out how to absorb that cost increase,” Spetz said. “Or If lawmakers approve the bill and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it, one labor leader estimated, 1.5

Medicaid

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. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Medicaid

Nurse.com

JUNE 3, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that home care expenditures are expected to reach $201B by 2028, a 73% increase from 2020. Rather than leaving the profession altogether, nurses should consider the benefits of home health care positions compared to working in the hospital environment.

Home Healthcare

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

emissions testing, and TD Bank pled guilty in 2024 for alleged anti-money laundering program failures. Dr. Perwaiz sidestepped Medicaids 30-day waiting period for elective sterilization by backdating forms. Chesapeake Regional then billed Medicaid and other healthcare programs. But indictments against companies are rare.

Medicaid

American Nurse

JULY 2, 2024

This May 2024 publication provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance with accompanying competencies. Yes, it affirms that cannabis has medicinal value, but it doesn’t make it more affordable for Medicaid patients, for instance.” 2024; 19(7). ACNA became an organizational affiliate of ANA in 2022.

Business

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

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

As we work to foster better work environments for South Carolina nurses and to ensure superior care for patients, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has been actively engaged in advocating for several key pieces of legislation during the 2024 legislative session. It currently sits in the House, awaiting debate.

Telemedicine

American Nurse

MARCH 5, 2024

I am Laura Mallett, the newly appointed President of KSNA as of January 2024. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with Governor Kelly and several healthcare organizations in Kansas to discuss strategies for passing legislation on Medicaid expansion for the state.

Medicaid

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 now implementing this legislation, which took effect on January 1, 2024.

APRN

Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We are also one of the largest Medicaid providers," McGinn says. "We Pillar: CMO Image: Tags: nursing patient safety patient satisfaction physicians quality wellness Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Patient Satisfaction

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 29, 2024

For payers, Woods said, change would likely begin at the federal level with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: CMS compensation costs nurses nursing Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

2024; 19(6). 3W3aHFM Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Bonamer, is a nursing professional development and research specialist, Chris Donnelly is a nursing professional development specialist, David Stone is clinical supervisor of the behavioral health intervention team, and Corinne Brown is the Magnet® program director.

Communication

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

Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

After launching Cleveland Clinic Hospital Care At Home (HCAH) in April 2023 to serve patients requiring acute care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida, Cleveland Clinic expanded the pilot to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in December with rollout to its remaining three Florida hospitals scheduled for 2024.

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

JULY 24, 2024

ANA engaged Congress in a variety of other ways throughout the second quarter of 2024: Establishing Long-Term Care Staffing Standards ANA recently submitted a letter to House and Senate Leadership that urges Congress to oppose ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overturn the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ final rule that would establish (..)

Medicare

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NURSES IN MISSOURI must be able to assess a client’s ability to perform activities of daily living including preventative oral care (Registered Nursing.Org, 2024 ). 2024), dental utilization decreased faster than medical during shelter-in-place (2020) and rebounded more slowly later. According to Choi et al. Participant #2).

Medicare