Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

The findings reveal one of many factors that may contribute to poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S. for the most vulnerable childbearing populations, including Black mothers and those insured by Medicaid. Studies show that Medicaid pays hospitals less than half of what commercial insurers pay for a birth.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare Health Outcomes 98

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. Medicare is about 46% and Medicaid is about 14%.

Medicare 116

Medicare Medicaid Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner 116

Amercan Journal of Nursing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On Sep 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule for their widely anticipated minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. In the past, this has come through mechanisms such as wage pass throughs and Medicaid Incentive Payment Programs.

Long Term Care 96

Long Term Care LPN Medicaid Licensing 96

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 40

Medicaid Mental Health Health Insurance Medicare 40

Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Many of these causes are worsened by social determinants of health such as poverty, lack of access to quality health care, racism, and discrimination. Title V funding can play a vital role for states and territories in addressing maternal mortality and improving maternal health outcomes.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Care coordination Mental Health Education 52

Capitol Beat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While not a new issue, we are seeing renewed focus on identifying and overcoming barriers that are leading to health inequities—especially with the COVID-19 pandemic magnifying underlying and persisting inequities. Nurses in direct care are acutely aware of these barriers, given their roles in caring for patients in various care settings.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicaid Health Outcomes Promotion 40

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Literacy Promotion 98