Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 17, 2023

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. The 36-Month Rule, found at 42 C.F.R.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Unlike many states, Wyoming-licensed physicians can, but are not required to, report another physician to the Wyoming Board of Medicine for conduct violating the Wyoming Medical Practice Act. Generally, Wyoming law does not require physicians to report colleagues to the Wyoming Board of Medicine. Ass’n, AMA Principles of Med. Ethics: II: 9.4.2

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act would amend the Federal Employees Compensation Act to allow injured workers to receive treatment for work-related injuries from state-licensed NPs and PAs. The legislation was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by Sens.

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CynaMed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Skilled care, on the other hand, refers to services that fall into skilled nursing care, or rehabilitation services, are provided by bedside licensed health professionals (like RNs, LPNs, CNAs) under the supervision of doctors and physical therapists. Medicare may pay up to 100 days of skilled care, depending on the circumstances.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In support of these goals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), acting under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a proposed rule in the federal register in April titled Fiscal Year 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule).

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

APRIL 1, 2020

The emergency decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 17, 2020 (and retroactively in effect beginning March 6, 2020) to pay for telehealth visits outside of rural areas has eased physician concern.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S. Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States.

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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. We know that when APRNs are allowed to practice at the top of their license, more patients overcome barriers to receiving safe and cost-effective care.

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Nursing Review

AUGUST 28, 2023

With higher-income earners, the government uses sticks – buy private cover or pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge. In the 2020-21 financial year, Medicare combined with state and territory government expenditure provided almost $6.1 Governments encourage us to buy private hospital cover. Read the original article.

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Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2022

In fact, by last year there were more NPs licensed for primary care than there were primary care physicians, who now make up only about 30% of all MDs. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. Rural areas of the U.S.

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American Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

During the pandemic, about 230,000 APRNs treated Medicare patients, and approximately 40% of Medicare beneficiaries received care from APRNs. Having a license to practice in Missouri is a step in the right direction to recognize APRNs’ level of education and competence in caring for Missourians,” Oerther said.

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Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Become a Registered Nurse With a BSN There are many different types of nurses, from nurse assistants to licensed practical nurses to registered nurses with ADNs. To start, you need to investigate your state’s licensing requirements for medical practices. Finally, you definitely want to acquire malpractice insurance.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2023

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories have full, direct healthcare access from NPs. In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs.

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IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. These actions could include the termination of the provider agreement, denial of payments under Medicare and Medicaid, and other civil penalties.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories have full, direct healthcare access from NPs. In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

But, as I say, “You can always get another job, but you can’t get another license.” Should you choose to file a complaint, note that different states can have their own laws regarding “ whistleblowers.” If you encounter a patient safety issue, don’t hesitate to speak up.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

But, as I say, “You can always get another job, but you can’t get another license.” Should you choose to file a complaint, note that different states can have their own laws regarding “ whistleblowers.” If you encounter a patient safety issue, don’t hesitate to speak up.

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Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. The ICAN Act would remove unnecessary and outdated barriers to providing care for APRNs across the country so they can better care for their patients who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Documentation issues also can impact your license; the board of nursing may take disciplinary action or even rescind a license in the case of documentation maleficence. percent) of all license protection matters related to documentation involved fraudulent or falsified patient care or billing records.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It can cause nurses to suppress patient safety information as they attempt to protect themselves, their licenses, and their livelihood. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Healthcare Environment Can be a Chaotic Place for a Nurse. A culture of safety in healthcare takes a village! References.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I was frustrated by things such as not being able to sign most medical orders of life-sustaining treatment forms or not being able to sign, believe it or not, a barber who needs a physical to be cleared to get their barber license in New York State. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid.

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IntelyCare

JANUARY 10, 2023

The RAI process is also a federal requirement from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as outlined in section §483. These regulations apply to federally and state licensed facilities and allows states the option to utilize the MDS assessment (Section S) to collect state specific data if they choose.

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American Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

Medicare estimates that each pressure injury adds $43,180 to a hospital stay. In response to the lack of PI knowledge among less-experienced nurses, GFH offers shadowing experiences with the wound care nurses to nursing students from the local community college, who represent most of the newly licensed nurses hired into the organization.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The plan is looking at whether nurse practitioners should provide Medicare-funded services, create additional nurse-led care items and remove the requirement for them to collaborate with doctors in delivering care. The federal government’s nurse practitioner workforce plan aims to remove barriers to patients accessing a nurse practitioner.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, PMHNPs provided nearly one-third of mental health prescriber visits of Medicare patients, found a recent study. If you’re a licensed nurse working in another area of health care, you’re an excellent candidate for PMH nursing. The mental health system is increasingly relying on PMHNPs.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS. Quality of primary care provided to Medicare beneficiaries by nurse practitioners and physicians. Most and least active physicians by specialty. 13 Buerhaus, P., Perloff, J., O’Reilly-Jacob, M., Zolotusky, G., & DesRoches, C. Smith, V.A.,

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Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 5, 2023

Care models had not wavered much since hospitals became medicalized in the early 20 th century, and particularly since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were created in 1965, says Jason Gilbert, PhD MBA RN NEA-BC , executive vice president and chief nurse executive, Indiana University Health.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

MAY 12, 2022

It would be useful information to survey providers who retire their licenses and identify if the Vaught case contributed to their decision to find other careers. In 2021, after the criminal investigation was initiated, the TN Board of Nursing later revoked her nursing license in July of 2021. She will be sentenced on May 13, 2022.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 14, 2022

The law authorized NPs to certify and recertify home health care services for Medicare patients, strengthened funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other healthcare providers, and ensured vital resources to respond to the pandemic,” she said. NPs as Primary Care Providers.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is ramping up survey scrutiny for hospice this year, training surveyors to focus on interdisciplinary group care planning and coordination of care as part of an emphasis on meeting four core Conditions of Participation. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

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Capitol Beat

APRIL 30, 2024

That is why we are pleased about a recent regulatory win—the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule aimed at bolstering nurse staffing at long-term care (LTC) facilities. Achieving safe staffing levels for nurses across care settings remains a top priority for ANA.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 3, 2023

Over 7,600 diplomas were purchased by Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) candidates who were then able to take the national nursing board exam. In January of 2023, it was revealed that several Florida nursing schools were under investigation for giving out fake nursing diplomas.

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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. Jasmine Travers The pandemic shone a troubling spotlight on the unnecessary suffering resulting from substandard conditions in nursing homes.

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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Special Focus Facility Program report listed nursing homes that have not met the CMS’ health care or fire safety standards. Staff training and licenses. For example, check that you have documentation on staff compliance, competence, and licenses.

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