Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. NPs are well positioned for primary care roles because of their education and training, says Reisinger, who has helped obtain an advanced educational nursing workforce grant centered on educating nurse practitioners for rural practice.

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Nurse Practitioner APRN Medicare Medicaid 144

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 15, 2025

On a national level, nurse leaders now find themselves needing to defend Medicare and Medicaid, according to the panelists. Despite the overwhelming nature of politics and the constant change, CNOs should try to stay educated and be selective about where they can affect the most change.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Leadership Nurse Practitioner 52

Daily Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

NPs provide high-quality healthcare to Medicare and Medicaid patients across all geographic areas and healthcare settings. Yet, despite the high-quality healthcare NPs provide to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, barriers still exist within the programs that prevent the effective and efficient delivery of care.

Medicare 98

Medicare APRN Medicaid Nurse Practitioner 98

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) These regulations provide essential guidelines for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. After all, a safe workplace contributes to better staff performance and higher patient satisfaction.

HIPAA 105

HIPAA Medicaid Medicare Legal Issues 105

Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2022

According to Dr. April Kapu, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an advanced practice degree is all about “continuing to build upon the education you have to create more opportunities…It’s about creating opportunities and reaching people in different ways throughout your career.”.

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Nurse Practitioner Bedside nursing Medicaid Medicare 105

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ANA has worked with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on making waivers permanent, but CMS believes that they do not have the authority to make any additional waivers permanent. The end of the PHE will also have an effect on the Medicaid program. 42 CFR 491.8(b)(1):

APRN 101

APRN Medicaid Medicare Resume 101

Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 12, 2024

Are you willing to learn and educate yourself about business ? Navigating the credentialing process in a timely manne r so you can accept commercial insurance and Medicare/Medicaid. Challenge yourself with these questions… Are you clear about what you will give up (the opportunity cost) to do this?

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Starting a Practice Nurse Practitioner Business Malpractice 195

Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Limited access to training and education. The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Commercial insurance and private pay revenue sources rarely cover services for people with IDD, leaving Medicaid as essentially the sole payer for these services. About Today’s DSP Workforce.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Health Insurance Leadership Medicare 105

Nurse.com

MAY 9, 2022

These children account for one-third of total healthcare spending and 40% of Medicaid’s total spending on kids,” according to a Children’s Hospital Association news release. reduction to Medicaid spending in the first full year of operation, according to a news release. “A This accounted for a 2.6%

Care coordination 105

Care coordination Medicaid Outpatient Clinic Medicare 105

Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Maintain basic clinical and specialty competencies by proactively obtaining the professional information, education, and training needed to remain current regarding nursing techniques, clinical practice, medications, biologics, and equipment.

Malpractice 145

Malpractice Nurse Practitioner Long Term Care Medicaid 145

Relias

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed a $320 million decrease in Medicare payments to skilled nursing facilities for fiscal year 2023. The post Wound Care Education Can Maximize PDPM Reimbursements appeared first on Relias.

Education 10

Education Medicare Medicaid Business 10

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

MSSP provides a range of support, including care coordination, health education, and access to essential services like transportation, meal delivery, and personal care assistance. For seniors and people with disabilities, quality care means addressing their unique health challenges with compassion, skill, and attention to detail.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Medicare Care coordination Communication 98

Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 12, 2023

million who will move on to other job opportunities or continue their education to become nurse practitioners. For the first time ever, centers for Medicare and Medicaid services have proposed new staffing regulations for long term care facilities. With 25% of our country’s 4.5 The main culprit for nurses leaving is under staffing.

Long Term Care 97

Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare 97

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Specialized wound care education reaps financial and human rewards that can give you a trackable return on investment. Financial rewards of wound care education flow outward from the human benefits. And your wound care education investment can help in all those areas. Results of Your Wound Care Education Investment.

Education 52

Education Medicare Promotion Medicaid 52

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. Through accurate documentation, ethical billing practices, continuous education, and robust internal controls, providers can significantly lessen FWA risks.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Continuing Education Medicare Communication 105

Consult QD

MAY 16, 2023

A new policy from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vastly expands coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), putting better type 2 diabetes management within reach for millions more patients. In Ohio, Medicaid recently started covering CGM for all people with diabetes, regardless of what medications they take.

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Medicaid Medicare Education 88

American Nurse

JULY 2, 2024

Sherri Mack Nurses are becoming an increasingly important part of the movement to educate patients, other healthcare providers, and the public about cannabis use. Cannabis nursing, a specialty nursing practice focused on providing education and guidance to healthcare consumers on the therapeutic use of cannabis, furthers this effort.

Business 105

Business Education Nurse Practitioner Self-Care 105

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 52

Medicaid Medicare Long Term Care Communication 52

Consult QD

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Through the study, Cleveland Clinic offers patient support and mobile mammograms at local homeless and day shelters as well as community organizations, educating women about breast health and introducing them to the medical system in general so all their healthcare needs can be addressed.

Medicaid 114

Medicaid Mental Health Health Outcomes Education 114

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

Educate nurses and all other healthcare providers to ensure they have a basic understanding of ASD, have familiarity with intervention options, and can provide family-centered and patient-centered care. The EBP project team is integrating this education into nursing orientation materials and organization-level annual employee education.

Communication 111

Communication Medicare Self-Care Mental Health 111

Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements Tribal health programs can enroll as Medicaid and Medicare providers to receive reimbursements for eligible services.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Nursing Informatics Health Outcomes 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 22, 2025

Healthcare Coverage In 2023, 92 percent of Americans had some form of healthcare coveragewhether employer-provided coverage, Medicare or Medicaid or private health insurance. This includes access to healthy food, affordable housing, transportation, childcare services, education, and more. Sources Healthy People 2030, U.S.

HIPAA 45

HIPAA Health Insurance Pharmaceutical Nurse Practitioner 45

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I led that organization as executive director, and that was a fantastic opportunity to support nurses returning to school for their doctoral education in the form of scholarships. So, it was empowering to hear the stories of the applicants and what they wanted to do with their advanced education and plans. It was inspiring to me.

Nurse Practitioner 116

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Get Certified. Retrieved from: [link].

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Federal healthcare Education 52

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 24, 2024

The following Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law) Training educates healthcare providers on the provisions of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Self-Care Federal healthcare 52

Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Home health agencies also need to ensure their care teams have adequate education to fill knowledge gaps in the start of care process, she said. To ensure compliance, Vance advises home health therapists and leaders to go to the source of the rules, the Federal Record.

Medicare 97

Medicare Holistic Care Medicaid Communication 97

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 17, 2024

The following Comprehensive Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Training educates healthcare providers on the historical context of both Acts. Expand the Medicaid program to cover all adults with income below 138% of the FPL. Not all states have expanded their Medicaid programs.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Health Insurance Communication Professional Development 52

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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Rural Hospital Closures. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Government.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Emergency Care Promotion 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Get Certified. Retrieved from: [link].

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Federal healthcare Education 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPIs are unique identifiers used by providers to bill Medicare and Medicaid for services they provide. Why should I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPIs are unique identifiers used by providers to bill Medicare and Medicaid for services they provide. Why should I obtain an NPI?

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid APRN Nurse Shortage 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. False Claims Act Firstly, the False Claims Act is a federal law that imposes liability on individuals and companies that defraud governmental programs by sending false claims for payment.

HIPAA 105

HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

Through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the federal government and state governments offer health care coverage to nearly 100 million individuals. Educating patients on how to reduce their overall risk helps protect their health information. trillion in 2015.

Medicare 52

Medicare Health Insurance Medicaid Communication 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to prevent, detect, and report fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare setting. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require FWA training.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Pharmaceutical Federal healthcare 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The EMS Fraud Waste and Abuse Training is designed to educate EMS workers on how to prevent, detect, and report fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare setting. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require FWA training. Abuses create a variety of issues, including: Wasteful Medicaid and Medicare program expenses.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Pharmaceutical Federal healthcare 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For New Mexico, this means more educational opportunities for aspiring nurses and enhancing the quality of nursing education by supplementing facility salary. Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Nurses with a solid understanding of Medicare can: Educate patients on the importance of preventive services covered by Medicare, leading to early detection and better outcomes. Continuing Education: Participate in workshops, seminars, and healthcare policy and Medicare courses.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Medicare Health Insurance Medicaid 52