American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

Create a care plan based on the patient’s ASD assessment, communicate it to all care team members, and document it in the patient health record. Admission history document. If the patient is ever re-admitted, the care team can retrieve and update the document as needed. 3W3aHFM Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Communication

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Rule to provide a national framework for healthcare organizations to improve their readiness for emergencies. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

Medicaid

IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that many senior living communities have told McKnight’s that they will have to increase agency use this year , especially in light of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) potentially moving forward with a new minimum staffing standard in 2023.

HIPAA

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Establish oversight and documentation protocols Spravato has a built-in reporting system that notifies providers and organizations when a dose is missed. Accurate documentation of all dosing decisions and adjustments is critical, as it supports treatment planning, insurance approvals, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Medicare

Healthcare Law Insights blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With this integrated approach to risk, the OIG highlights best practices to help healthcare entities fulfill their commitment to compliance with a focus on company-wide involvement driven by leadership. Having a method to keep track of, and review closely, financial relationships with physicians who refer Medicare patients.

Leadership

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. Regulatory readiness and compliance Regulatory audits and surveys require documented evidence of staff competency.

Long Term Care

Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

Tis the season for evaluating training programs and checking everything twice to make sure you’re on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ and The Joint Commission’s nice lists. There isn’t a test you can put in front of them to know whether they’re employing best practices.

Best Practices

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

In the healthcare industry, regulations and best practices are always changing. The best way to protect your organization is to monitor your compliance risks proactively. Failure to obtain the correct and necessary documentation, demographic information, and signatures could delay payment to your organization.

Medicare

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Maternal mortality is closely linked to social and behavioral factors As documented extensively, higher U.S. Sadly, U.S.

Medicaid