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.

Health Insurance

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. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid. Nearly 90% of NPs are certified in an area of primary care and 70.3%

Nurse Practitioner

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. The ICAN Act is improving care and access to nursing.

Medicare

Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

for the most vulnerable childbearing populations, including Black mothers and those insured by Medicaid. Recent data show that patients at high risk for severe maternal complications are more likely to give birth in teaching hospitals and have Medicaid as their insurer. Nurses play a central role in the 3.6 million births in U.S.

Medicaid

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

By participating in the MSSP, healthcare providers can work collaboratively with community resources to develop comprehensive care plans that address the medical, social, and emotional needs of seniors, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Medicaid

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all health facilities in the Medicare program to track and report data reflecting pressure injury development on all clients. Caregivers can take action to prevent pressure sores in older clients and avoid negative outcomes that can follow.

Medicare

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Last year, the union spent about $11 million to promote local $25 minimum wage measures in 10 Southern California cities while hospitals and health care facilities spent $12 million against them. If lawmakers approve the bill and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it, one labor leader estimated, 1.5 Or you just get rid of the worker.”

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

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 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. Rural Hospital Closures. Government.

Medicaid

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. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. It took me a while to come to that decision on my own.

Nurse Practitioner

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

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 receive Medi­care and Medicaid funding. Hospitals that accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid insurance (approximately 61.4 million have Medicare, Parts A and B, and 75.8

Medicaid

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S.

Long Term Care

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

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. To enhance equitable healthcare for all Marylanders and Americans, nurses in Maryland can support the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act.

Medicaid

Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Nurse Advocates at the Capitol promoting the ICAN Act. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep.

APRN

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Promote a Culture of Knowledge and Awareness. Medicare payment models in skilled nursing and home health provide incentives for clinicians to be well versed in specialty areas such as skin and wound care. Build Your Reputation as a Specialist.

Education

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

Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Developed in the United States in the mid-1990s, the care model gained traction when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home program in November 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medicaid

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

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

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

Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

For example, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate facility assessments in long-term care facilities to ensure that staff competencies align with the needs of the patient population. Additionally, accrediting bodies emphasize the importance of competency verification as part of their quality standards.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Missouri skilled nursing facility residents (N=253) reported that 49% of residents rely on staff to clean their mouth, many have no Medicare dental coverage, and Medicaid covers a limited number of dental services (The Oral Health of Adults, 2022). Participant #1 states promoting prophylaxis and twice-yearly preventative treatment.

Medicare

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Decreases Spread of Infectious Diseases Telehealth has shown evidence of significantly reducing the spread of COVID-19 and has a direct impact on decreasing the infection rate, including monitoring symptoms and promoting physical distance. 11 What Does the Future of Virtual Healthcare Look Like?

Telemedicine

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

ANA considers these numbers a first step toward direct reimbursement for nursing services from Medicare and Medicaid. health.gov/healthypeople Promote access to care at ANA’s advocacy website: RNAction.org RNs and advanced practice RNs are eligible for NPIs, which remain valid when nurses move to other states. January 31, 2024.

Health Insurance

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

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

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Organizations should strive to be reliable, not perfect, and provide an atmosphere that includes and promotes systems that catch mistakes before they reach the patient. Promote transparency of the investigative process and promote legal support for nurses who may be held individually accountable. What Every Nurse Can Do .

Self-Care

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. If pieces are missing, your legal foundation could crumble. Aware of Wound Care Liability Risks.

Education

IntelyCare

MAY 1, 2024

Nearly eight months have passed since The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to set minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. Others were concerned that the minimal standards didn’t go far enough to promote safer care. The dust has settled — for now.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Takeaways: The 1990 Federal Patient Self Determination Act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations follow state laws related to advance directives. As nurses develop rapport with patients, they can help introduce the topic of advance care planning and promote advance directive completion.

Self-Care

Every Nurse

JUNE 24, 2023

Hospital readmissions due to falls can result in penalties under Medicare and Medicaid programs. This can involve reminding patients to use assistive devices, reminding them to call for assistance before getting out of bed or walking unassisted, and participating in fall prevention exercises that promote strength and balance.

LPN

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Additionally, we are currently working with allies in the health care community to defend Medicaid to ensure that our most vulnerable patient populations have access to health care providers, such as trusted nurses. Bolstering access to APRNs only serves to increase health care access, especially for our most vulnerable patient populations.

APRN