Long Term Care Medicare Mental Health 
Penn Nursing
OCTOBER 14, 2021
In a recent national study on unpaid caregivers by the Massachusetts-based caregiving services platform ARCHANGELS, 70% of the study subjects reported dealing with adverse mental health symptoms during the pandemic, and 53% of those caring for both older adults and children had experienced suicidal thoughts.
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Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by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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Capitol Beat
JULY 24, 2024
Improving Access to APRNs ANA recently sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee that highlights ways that Congress can ensure Medicare patients’ access to nursing care through Medicare Part B Payment Reform. The final rule was issued by CMS in April.
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.
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. Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Backhouse A, Ogunlayi F. 2020;368:m865.doi:10.1136/bmj.m865
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. The demand for mental health nurses is clear.
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