Daily Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

NPs provide high-quality healthcare to Medicare and Medicaid patients across all geographic areas and healthcare settings. Yet, despite the high-quality healthcare NPs provide to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, barriers still exist within the programs that prevent the effective and efficient delivery of care.

Medicare 79

Medicare APRN Medicaid Nurse Practitioner 79

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 Why do I have to be accredited by an organization like The Joint Commission?

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Leadership 52

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 91

Long Term Care Licensing Medicaid Medicare 91

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 105

Self-Care Promotion Medicaid Medicare 105

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 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Licensing 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% Educating patients on health promoting activities, such as techniques to increase glycemic control, can significantly reduce comorbidity in AI/AN healthcare.

Health Insurance 59

Health Insurance Medicaid Mental Health Promotion 59

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services investigates these cases and prioritizes protecting patients. This training teaches healthcare providers to create transparent work environments that promote an improved patient experience and reduce legal risks. What is Being Done About it?

Medicare 52

Medicare Telemedicine Medicaid Promotion 52

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 105

HIPAA Self-Care Health Insurance Best Practices 105

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. The act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations, such as hospitals and nursing homes, follow state laws related to advance directives.

Self-Care 59

Self-Care Medicaid Medicare Nurse Practitioner 59

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. National Library of Medicine guidance.

Medicare 98

Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid Promotion 98

Scrubs

AUGUST 18, 2023

Today, there are several laws in place designed to promote and protect breastfeeding among new mothers. However, these requirements do not apply to those covered under Medicaid, notably low-income women, who have disproportionately lower rates of breastfeeding compared to the general population.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Health Insurance Promotion Business 98

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. Names have been changed to protect privacy.

APRN 52

APRN Medicaid Medicare Mental Health 52

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). ANA’s regulatory engagements, though sometimes overlooked, are an important part of our advocacy on behalf of more than 5 million nurses in the U.S.

APRN 73

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 73

Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Promoting maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, referral, and treatment. Expanding Medicaid coverage and access to comprehensive and continuous health care for individuals before, during, and after pregnancy, especially for low-income and uninsured patients who face higher risks of poor maternal outcomes.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Care coordination Mental Health Education 52

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 57

Medicaid Medicare Communication Promotion 57

American Nurse

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition to having strong population health knowledge and skills, nurses must also demonstrate confidence working autono­mous­ly, collaboratively, and innovatively as they lead in promoting community and population health. Some in the nursing profession see this focus as new, but population health isn’t new to nursing. Nearly 840 U.S.

Medicare 116

Medicare Health Insurance Promotion Nurse Practitioner 116

Consult QD

APRIL 6, 2023

In 2020, the society launched the Healthcare Disparities Taskforce to better understand the role of social injustice within the discipline, promote cultural competency, provide education to clinicians and facilitate research into social determinants and outcomes. Dr. Amdani is a taskforce member in this initiative.

Medicaid 112

Medicaid Promotion Education 112

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 116

Nurse Practitioner Medicaid Medicare Leadership 116

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Promote a Culture of Knowledge and Awareness. For home health agencies, wounds are one of 12 clinical groupings the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identifies under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model.

Education 52

Education Medicare Promotion Medicaid 52

American Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) worked with purchasers, physicians, healthcare organizations, and consumers to identify evidence-based process measures (core measures) to reduce morbidity, mortality, variability, and cost while improving quality outcomes. Several recent developments aim to address these issues.

Chief Nursing Officer 52

Chief Nursing Officer Medicare Medicaid Best Practices 52

Consult QD

MAY 11, 2023

Additionally, hospitals are not reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for costs associated with sternal wound infections, so these infections can have a negative financial impact. The team’s report also gives guidance to help hospitals sustain their newly implemented processes and promote ongoing improvement.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Promotion Best Practices 52

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.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health LPN Communication Medicaid 52

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). Through advocacy, ANA will continue to explore and promote nursing’s unique role in addressing health equity—for patients and for nurses.

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. 2024; 19(3).

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Literacy Promotion 98

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For Medicare claims, you already track care quality and report it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Promoting your high quality and low risk scores in strategic ways will help you garner more home health care referrals. Keep in mind that your impressive reputation requires sustained awareness.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Staff Training Home Healthcare 52

Board Vitals - Nursing

AUGUST 30, 2016

Teen pregnancy Increase access to contraceptive counseling by expanding the age and income eligibility levels for Medicaid coverage of family planning services to increase teens’ access to healthcare services, including contraception and other preventive services.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Promotion Licensing Health Outcomes 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Social media has had a negative impact by comparing one person to another, allowing cyberbullying, promoting a lack of respect for others and the property of others, and shaming individuals because of their speech or altered coordination. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Chronic Diseases in America.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Self-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicaid 52

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

This means considering things like: Referring working patients to clinics that offer extended hours Referring Medicaid patients to well-known psychiatric units that work well with their insurance And more Building rapport and understanding the patient more fully can help PCPs direct patients to the appropriate resource and encourage follow-ups.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Holistic Care Medicaid Nurse Practitioner 52

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 52

Health Insurance Chief Nursing Officer Medicaid Medicare 52

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 52

Telemedicine Communication Medicaid Medicare 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. Journal of Nursing Regulation 2023;14(1): 50-58. 27 Laws governing nursing and delegating to certified medical assistants.

APRN 52

APRN Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Medicare 52

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

Consult QD

JUNE 16, 2023

Many laboratories have alternative options for low-cost or no-cost testing that do not involve a third-party sponsor and have financial assistance programs (based on a sliding income-based scale) and laboratory billing policies (such as no balance-billing for those with Medicaid). journal articles, Statnews.com).

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Patient Advocacy Medicaid Self-Care 52

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. Maternal mortality remains a critical problem in the U.S., which has more than triple the rate of most other high-income countries.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Mental Health Health Insurance Medicare 40

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. We will continue to seek opportunities to protect this rule and promote similar efforts.

Long Term Care 87

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare Licensing 87

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

Long Term Care 87

Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87