American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

HIPAA

American Nurse

JULY 30, 2025

Focused efforts related to sitting with patients, nursing communication skills, nurse leader rounding, and transparent data sharing move nurse domain scores in the positive direction. For example, Commit to Sit, an evidence-based initiative, serves as a powerful communication tool for improving patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

Accurate and timely medical record documentation: Facilitates diagnosis and treatment Communicates pertinent information to other caregivers to ensure patient safety Supports optimal care delivery and patient outcomes Common deficiencies in medical records documentation include incompleteness, inaccuracy, and inconsistency.

Best Practices

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs. Staff Training (By May 1, 2025) It’s imperative that all relevant staff members are trained on the newly developed policies and procedures. Health Insurance Providers : Companies providing health coverage plans.

Medicare

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Staff training will ensure your staff is observant, can identify risks, and will promptly communicate problems to the patient’s physician.

Medicare

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. How within a week’s time will you be able to inform all your staff? The video training you have isn’t up to date anymore.

Best Practices

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Special Focus Facility Program report listed nursing homes that have not met the CMS’ health care or fire safety standards. Staff training and licenses. Respectful communication and appropriate behavior. Quality care and optimal clinical outcomes.

Medicaid