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

Mehmet Oz, the TV quack extraordinaire, has been tapped to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz’s history of promoting unproven treatments and dubious health products should disqualify him from any position of medical authority, let alone one that oversees critical health insurance programs.

Medicaid

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 22, 2025

Healthcare policy examples relating to protecting and promoting employee health include rules around the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in the workplace, wearing masks and gloves to minimize the risk of exposure to illnesses and chemicals and wellness guidelines such as time off and healthy eating. Sources Healthy People 2030, U.S.

HIPAA

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

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The hospital association says it is focusing advocacy on workplace violence, Medicare residency slots, the nursing shortage, and workforce diversity. Increasing Medicare residency slots The AHA is also focusing on increasing the number of residency slots eligible for Medicare funding to address physician shortages, she says. "We

Medicare

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

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

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

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. This involves promoting ethical behavior, encouraging open communication, and having a zero-tolerance policy towards FWA.

Medicaid

Relias

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Medicare and other payers also encourage home-based care when appropriate to keep the cost of care low compared with skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. The federal requirement for nurse aide certification education is 75 hours of training. Financial Drain From Employee Churn. Planning Your Certification Program.

Business

Amercan Journal of Nursing

MAY 21, 2025

Fortunately, effective vaccination exists, and nurses play a critical role in raising awareness, educating patients, and promoting vaccine acceptance. Educating About Shingles and Its Risks Patients may underestimate the severity of shingles, especially if they are unaware of complications such as PHN.

Medicare

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.

APRN

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.

Medicare

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. 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

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

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. References NC Rural Health Research Program. Government.

Medicaid

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Those quality ratings appear on Medicare’s Care Compare website and inform prospective clients how well you’re achieving positive outcomes. Improve Your Quality Ratings.

Medicare

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This legislation aims to remove Medicare and Medicaid barriers, allowing Advanced Practice Nurses to practice to the full extent of their training and education. We can advocate for and educate others on reducing fossil fuel energy use, increasing energy conservation, and expanding the use of sustainable forms of energy.

Medicaid

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. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. ANA is urging Congress to ensure that vulnerable residents in LTC facilities have timely access to quality nursing care.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides federal oversight of care quality in all U.S. Hospitals that accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid insurance (approximately 61.4 million have Medicare, Parts A and B, and 75.8 Why do I have to be accredited by an organization like The Joint Commission?

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. In sharing provider experiences, ANA made sure to promote nurse and patient wellbeing and safety issues in its comments.

APRN

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Miami, FL campus is at the forefront of falls prevention, delivering innovative, community-based solutions that promote long-term independence and mobility. Holistic fall prevention One such answer is the Falls Prevention Program at USAHS Miami.

Medicare

Aussie Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They work under the supervision of a physician and may perform tasks such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds, and educating patients on how to manage their health conditions. It includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Medicare

Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. Nurse Advocates at the Capitol promoting the ICAN Act. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep. Names have been changed to protect privacy.

APRN

Relias

JULY 12, 2022

How to promote staff resilience through continuous learning. Education programs that help with retention can create significant cost savings. We recommend a well-designed training program for post-acute care education and skills development. Blended learning incorporates both in-person and virtual education. Innovation.

Self-Care

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

They then provided telephonic education to those patients about polypharmacy, the benefits of a pharmacist-led medication review, and the AWC web application. Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. 2024; 19(3).

Telemedicine

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

In addition to being the best minimum education requirement for working as a nurse, making you a more competitive candidate for available nursing positions and qualifying you for the highest entry-level pay, a BSN is absolutely required by graduate-level nurse practitioner programs.

Nurse Practitioner

Capitol Beat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Our work in the last few months is an illustration, with ANA’s policy team submitting comment letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These comments were in response to CMS’ request for information and other proposed provisions in several of the annual Medicare payment rules.

Medicare

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The oral care plan should meet oral care standards and educate about various methods, safety measures, and the use of assistive devices to facilitate self-care hygiene. This allows the dentist or dental hygienist to recommend and educate the patient on the importance of using fluoride toothpaste. Joseph et al.

Medicare

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Non-compliance results in hefty fines of up to $1 million per violation, as enforced by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)​ ( Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services )​​. This has enhanced patient involvement and control over their healthcare decisions, promoting greater transparency and engagement.”

Care coordination

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, deliberately falsifying documentation (such as submitting false claim to Medicare) can subject nurses to sanctions under the federal False Claims Act. Proper reimbursement promotes an organization’s financial health, enabling it to deliver quality care to patients. Thus, simply omitting information can lead to punitive action.

Licensing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Alternatively, telehealth describes other related remote services, such as administration, ongoing medical education and training for healthcare providers. 1 Individuals covered by Medicaid (28.3%) and Medicare (26.8%), those who are Black (26.1%) and those earning less than $25,000 (26.4%) have the highest rates of telehealth visits.

Telemedicine

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

Employment, education, health insurance, sufficient healthy food, healthy neighborhoods and environments, economic stability, and community support also are included among SDOH. ANA considers these numbers a first step toward direct reimbursement for nursing services from Medicare and Medicaid. Waite called out racism.

Health Insurance

Relias

MAY 1, 2022

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. With proactive steps, you can use your leadership power to heal the gaps in wound care education.

Education

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion." of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. The idea is to make sure care remains in the community.

Medicare

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. More focus on ‘upstream’ health care is needed — on health promotion and disease prevention — and less on treating diseases, which is too costly and ineffective for improving the health status of the nation,” says Gary.

Mental Health