Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 19, 2024

Some current examples of issues that nurse advocates are working on through federal legislative change are workplace violence, mandatory overtime, faculty shortages, workforce development, and modernizing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services payment systems for nursing care. and Virginia.

APRN

Nurse.com

MAY 9, 2022

The focus of the model, she said, is to be a hub for families to help them navigate the healthcare system and the child’s health care. When I was working at Duke, I would be in touch with the home health agencies, the durable medical equipment company, pharmacies, the outpatient clinics,” she said.

Care coordination

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

Medicaid

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Ketamine therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of certain mental health conditions especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications. Ketamine is most effective when used as part of a structured treatment plan, including therapy and ongoing mental health support. Reside in the U.S.

Medicare

Scrubs

AUGUST 5, 2023

ACOs: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) were originally developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to improve the quality of care for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Increase patient access to care using telehealth, electronic health records, and online scheduling tools.

Medicaid

Aussie Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They also play an important role in managing patients’ medical records and communicating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Define Healthcare Service) Healthcare refers to the maintenance, treatment and improvement of physical and mental health through services provided by medical and health professionals.

Medicare

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

According to a survey conducted by Doximity, more than 83% of surveyed physicians expressed that telemedicine had proven valuable in improving the ongoing care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, while 65% noted it enhanced communication with their patients. At the University of St. What Does Virtual Healthcare Look Like?

Telemedicine

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Despite the evils of the pandemic, one important change was the expansion of private insurance reimbursement for telehealth services as well as Medicare and Medicaid expansion to reduce previously prohibitive barriers of telehealth services. References Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. March 17, 2020. link] Zemlak, J.

Medicare

Every Nurse

JUNE 24, 2023

The recovery process can be long and challenging, and it can impact the patient’s physical and mental health. Hospital readmissions due to falls can result in penalties under Medicare and Medicaid programs. Therefore, it is essential to prevent falls from happening in the first place.

LPN

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Violations may lead to civil monetary penalties, loss of Medicare certification, and potential legal action against the individual nurse or healthcare facility. Mental Health EDs often have limited resources to treat patients with mental health conditions, and not all ED nurses have received specialized training in mental health.

Mental Health

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Major life activities are described as “caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working” (ADA, 2009, Section 12102 (2) (A)). References Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Mental Health

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. Both clinical and behavioral factors contribute to maternal health outcomes. Sadly, U.S.

Medicaid