Long Term Care Medicaid Mental Health 
Penn Nursing
OCTOBER 14, 2021
On the heels of the American Rescue Plan, which increased Medicaid funding for caregiving services, President Biden and the Democratic Party’s proposed “two-track” infrastructure package would address the shortcomings and inequities of America’s caregiving system at their roots. The state of caregiving in the U.S.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice.
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American Nurse
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), in Fort Worth, implemented Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a collaborative learning model that originated at the University of New Mexico. A second ECHO line for long-term care facility teams (Nursing Home STRONG ECHO) began in 2020.
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.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Supporting the CMS Long-term Care (LTC) Staffing Rule: The new regulations require LTC facilities have a RN on site 24/7 and establish minimum staffing levels. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. The issues prioritized for discussion with our legislators were: Restricting Mandatory Overtime for Nurses (H.R.
Capitol Beat
JULY 24, 2024
Administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the MFP provides training, career development, and mentorship to mental health professionals from minority and ethnic backgrounds who are dedicated to serving patients of color and other marginalized communities.
American Nurse
MARCH 6, 2024
doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Determine the impact of a structured pharmacist-led medication review—A controlled intervention study to optimise medication safety for residents in long-term care facilities. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association ; 2021. Backhouse A, Ogunlayi F.
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