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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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HIPAA Medicaid Medicare Legal Issues 105

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.

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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.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Foot Care Nurses play a vital role in preventive care, including foot hygiene, skin assessment, toenail management, and education on proper footwear to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. Individuals with diabetes mellitus face a 30-fold increased lifetime risk of amputation, with a 34% lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer.

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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.

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Medicaid Medicare Leadership Nurse Practitioner 52

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 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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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.

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Medicare Holistic Care Medicaid Communication 97

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.

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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.

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Medicaid Medicare Care coordination Communication 98

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.

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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

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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%

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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. A study published in Value in Health on the cost of chronic wound care for Medicare beneficiaries revealed that nearly 15% of the patients (8.2 billion to $96.8

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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.

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Medicaid Health Insurance Leadership Medicare 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. This could be a pharmacist, nurse or diabetes educator. Data management presents another challenge.

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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.

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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.

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Medicaid Continuing Education Medicare Communication 105

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.

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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.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of these losses and risks magnifies as Medicare continues to serve a growing number of beneficiaries. Even organized crime groups infiltrate the Medicare Program and operate as Medicare providers and suppliers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require FWA training.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of these losses and risks magnifies as Medicare continues to serve a growing number of beneficiaries. Even organized crime groups infiltrate the Medicare Program and operate as Medicare providers and suppliers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require FWA training.

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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.

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Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

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.

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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.

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Medicare Medicaid Federal healthcare Education 52

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.

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Medicaid Medicare Long Term Care Communication 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.

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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. How do I obtain an NPI?

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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.

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Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is strengthening the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) , which ANA supports.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

When someone uses your personal information, such as your name, Social Security number, or Medicare number, to make false claims to Medicare and other health insurers without your consent, it is known as medical identity theft. Educating patients on how to reduce their overall risk helps protect their health information.

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Medicare Health Insurance Medicaid Communication 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. Government.

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Medicaid Medicare Emergency Care Promotion 52

Relias

MAY 16, 2025

Over a decade ago, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) focused on reducing 30-day readmissions for high-volume, high-cost conditions like heart failure, pneumonia, and total joint replacements. Empower patients with education to support self-management and recovery.

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Self-Care Medicaid Medicare Care coordination 75

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2023

Many of these individuals targeted elderly patients who receive Medicare benefits. Others controlled telemarketing schemes in order to target elderly Medicare patients to consent to tests by misleading and deceiving them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients.

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