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

Relias

JULY 15, 2025

While the law has been passed, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is still in the process of defining how the funds will be distributed and what will qualify for reimbursement or grant support. Technology investments are another area of interest.

Medicaid

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. As a result, this rule guides how Medicaid will reimburse for case management services. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 2.25

Medicaid

Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Took a career break from an Oncology Unit to join the Peace Corp and focus on direct care and education. A two-year career break in the Peace Corp offered a focus in direct care and education. Not wanting to miss out on education, enrolled in the oncology MSN when Penn began to offer it.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

While federal guidelines, such as HIPAA and reimbursement rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), set the baseline, telehealth and telemedicine standards are largely governed by state regulatory boards. drugs, supplies, or health care services for Medicare or Medicaid patients).

Best Practices

The Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 8, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs). However, it fails to consider the well-documented links between social factors and health outcomes.

Medicaid

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Educate Yourself and Others : Stay informed about public health issues and the role of the CDC. Educate your community about the significance of disease surveillance, research, and global health efforts. Vote : Participate in elections at all levels of government. Knowledgeable citizens can better advocate for necessary changes.

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

APRIL 18, 2025

131 ) The Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act would set up a 7-year pilot program to provide a $2,000 tax credit for nurse preceptors. Learn more below: ANA’s Executive VP of Policy and Government Affairs with Reps. Jill Tokuda and Diana Harshbarger. ICAN Act ( S.

APRN

Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 12, 2025

The PRECEPT Nurses Act The Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and it seeks to provide a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who serve as clinical preceptors to nursing students, according to a press release.

Preceptors

American Nurse

JUNE 16, 2025

The most frequently observed category of insurance was public Medicare/Medicaid (n = 27, 84.38%). An interesting finding showing that more education is needed is related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The most frequently observed category of race was Caucasian (n = 22, 68.75%). References Ali, D., O’Brien, S.,

Nurse Practitioner

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 11, 2025

Florida’s SCD prevalence with Florida Medicaid data shows a rate twice as high than that of the national average (Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, 2023) and despite advancements, remains a significant health burden on the state’s healthcare system further highlighting the need for improved access, resources, and policies.

Medicaid

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 21, 2025

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Communication

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs. It’s noteworthy that the 2024 Final Rule expanded the definition of covered entities to include providers receiving Medicare Part B payments, marking a significant shift from previous interpretations.

Medicare

The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dr. Oz: Snake Oil Salesman in Chief Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV quack extraordinaire, has been tapped to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Linda McMahon’s lack of experience in education policy or administration is glaring. The future of American healthcare and education hangs in the balance.

Health Insurance

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

These orders include the rollback of policies aimed at limiting drug spending by Medicaid and Medicare, the withdrawal from the World Health Organization, and the revocation of measures designed to respond to pandemics like COVID-19.

Medicaid

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. Some policymakers are pushing for higher participation in employer-provided coverage, while others are advocating for Medicare for all.

HIPAA

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

CFCNs perform assessments, implement interventions, and provide patient education. Routine foot examinations performed by a CFCN or other skilled professional, combined with education in proper foot care, can detect common foot problems, uncover functional decline, and prevent falls. See CFCN® Medicare requirements.)

Medicare

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 5, 2023

They can be educational and help you improve the quality of care you deliver and your business. So basically…are you doing everything you should be doing, not only in the types of care you are providing but also in the business aspect of your practice? But these are only some types of audits you may face or even want to be faced with.

Business

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.

Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

NPs provide high-quality healthcare to Medicare and Medicaid patients across all geographic areas and healthcare settings. NPs provide high-quality healthcare to Medicare and Medicaid patients across all geographic areas and healthcare settings. They’re great at coordinating care and educating.

Medicare

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

MEDICARE IS A CRITICAL PILLAR in the vast healthcare landscape, supporting millions of Americans, including a substantial segment of Kansas’s population. For nurses across the state, understanding Medicare’s intricacies is beneficial and essential for providing comprehensive care.

Medicare

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For Nebraska nurses, proficiency in Medicare can significantly amplify their ability to serve and support the diverse needs of patients navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage. This article aims to shed light on the importance of Medicare fluency among nurses and provide actionable insights to elevate patient care in New Jersey.

Patient Advocacy

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

The Relentless School Nurse

JULY 25, 2025

These were not just lofty ideals—they were the foundation for programs that lifted millions out of poverty, dismantled barriers of discrimination, and opened doors to education, healthcare, and civic participation. The Higher Education Act opened doors to college for millions. Walking through the exhibits, I felt awe and grief.

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. Some of these waivers had previously expired, but ANA is still advocating to change the law and make them permanently part of the Medicare program. The main waivers are: Physician Services.

APRN

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.”.

Nurse Practitioner

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?

Starting a Practice

Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). Under previous rules, an OT was not authorized by Medicare to conduct an initial assessment in home health. OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

Medicare

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

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

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

Long Term Care

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

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

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. This could be a pharmacist, nurse or diabetes educator. Data management presents another challenge.

Medicaid

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. HHS Examines Medicare Spending and COVID-19 Tests. Increased Telehealth Services. Get Certified.

Medicare

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