Home Health Care

MAY 30, 2022

Additionally, physician-reviewers determined that 43% of the harm events could have been prevented if patients had been provided better care. A similar OIG effort in 2010 found that 27% of hospitalized Medicare patients experienced harm during stays in October 2008, with nearly half of those events preventable.

Hospitals 104

Hospitals Medicare Prevention Home Care 104

NASHP

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Health insurance typically covers a one-to-three-month supply of hormonal contraceptives at one time, noting considerations that include patient safety, medical waste, and cost containment. Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Plans), state-regulated private health insurance, or both.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Regulations Patient Safety Prevention 40

p3care

MAY 1, 2023

We understand the paramount necessity of identifying and preventing healthcare fraud and abuse. Fraudulent actions put patients’ trust and security in danger. Detecting Fraudulent Medical Billing Services Healthcare fraud has negative effects on patient safety and the treatment standard as a whole.

Patient Safety 130

Patient Safety Healthcare Regulations Medicaid 130

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

This is a great example of what AHRQ does: create programs that make it simple to put evidence into practice—thus promoting patient safety and improving patients’ lives.”. Antibiotic prescriptions are common in long-term care facilities, yet up to 75 percent of them are considered inappropriate or not following guidelines.

Patient Safety 75

Patient Safety Medicaid Medicare Prevention 75

Briggs Healthcare

JULY 17, 2023

Instead, surveyors should investigate further to determine whether the failure could have been the result of something more basic to safe patient care, such as insufficient monitoring and/or patient assessment and evaluation. Reducing these common deficiencies increases the quality of care for people with Medicare and Medicaid.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Patient Safety Quality of Care Medicare 52

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 20, 2023

and Jonathan Blum, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – names you may recognize from CMS National Stakeholder Calls. Ensuring patient safety is at the heart of the Hippocratic Oath: First, Do No Harm. Protecting patients must always remain our first priority. The authors are Lee Fleisher, MD.,

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Medicaid Medicare Quality of Care 40

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

States such as Texas, Wyoming , and New Jersey are adopting Medicaid reimbursement of collaborative care services and are addressing capacity to transition to CoCM. Integration of Substance Use Services and Supports States can align long siloed approaches to primary care, mental health, and substance use services through integration efforts.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Sheppard Health Law

MAY 5, 2022

The Report is another example of the OIG fanning the fire of criticism of MAOs by ignoring the overwhelming evidence that MAOs provide access to medically necessary services and also minimized the program requirements and guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), with which MAOs must comply. The OIG Report.

Medicare 52

Medicare Rehabilitation Urgent Care Patient Safety 52

NASHP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the short term, they are investing funds to prevent losing additional workers, and in the long term, they are considering employer-based apprenticeship programs. 50-State Scan: How Medicaid Agencies Leverage their Non-Licensed Substance Use Disorder Workforce (November 2019). Oral Health. Strengthening Oral Health in the U.S.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Nursing Patient Safety Hospitals 52

Etactics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive issues. State Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans make up the primary payers. Other payers include contracts with nursing homes for patients covered under Medicare Part A and private insurers. Prevent the diversion of controlled substances stored in the facility.

Medicare 52

Medicare Nursing Hospice Care Patient Safety 52

Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2024

Furthermore, nearly 3 in 5 consumers with less than $35,000/yr believe digital health tools can help with diet and activity, an opportunity to engage people say on Medicaid to adopt digital therapeutics and wearable tech for mindful management of activity and medication adherence, as examples.

Accountability 71

Accountability Doctors Medicaid Nursing 71

Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

These maintained lines of communication via call centers enhance overall levels of care delivered while amplifying patient contentment. Automation in call centers can reduce patient wait times and enhance satisfaction by providing prompt responses. Proactive reminders improve overall patient satisfaction and loyalty.

Regulations 52

Regulations Healthcare Providers Healthcare Accountability 52

Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

These maintained lines of communication via call centers enhance overall levels of care delivered while amplifying patient contentment. Automation in call centers can reduce patient wait times and enhance satisfaction by providing prompt responses. Proactive reminders improve overall patient satisfaction and loyalty.

Regulations 52

Regulations Healthcare Providers Healthcare Accountability 52

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

"Unless the Senate acts, we will be forced to go backward to pre-pandemic policies that ignore the innovative telehealth approaches that improve both patient safety and health equity." "As the GAO and CDC have pointed out as recently as this week, maternal mortality is largely preventable.

Patient Safety 260

Patient Safety Prevention Medicaid Medicare 260

Patient Safety Movement

APRIL 18, 2023

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–The Patient Safety Movement Foundation celebrates their 10 th anniversary with an in-person summit that brings together world renowned experts to discuss today’s challenges and solutions in patient safety. IRVINE, Calif.–( Anthony Staines, Ph.D.,

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Medical Technology 52

Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 2, 2023

President Clinton calls for a culture of conversion to promote patient safety in healthcare. June 2, 2023 — President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, headlined day two of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF).

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Medical Technology 40

Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 2, 2023

President Clinton calls for a culture of conversion to promote patient safety in healthcare. June 2, 2023 — President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, headlined day two of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF).

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Medical Technology 40

Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 1, 2023

On the first day of the Summit, global patient safety leaders call for increased urgency in reducing preventable deaths. A large proportion of patient safety problems can be eliminated. There wasn’t much thinking about patient safety in the pandemic planning that preceded Covid,” said Donaldson.

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Medical Technology 40

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Two years later, she suffered a stroke and was prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent recurrence, which offers no benefit to CYP2C19 poor metabolizers. However, most policies cover a PGx panel only once per patient’s lifetime, highlighting the urgent need for a more comprehensive approach.

Patient Safety 97

Patient Safety Medicare Medicaid Hospitals 97

Patient Safety Movement

AUGUST 25, 2023

At June’s World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, our CEO Dr. Michael Ramsay shared an optimistic perspective about the progress which can be made in patient safety in the next five years through data transparency and evidence-based medicine. “I The trouble is that a lot of it does not reach the patients.”

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Healthcare Prevention Hospitals 52

NASHP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Zero Suicide/Suicide Safer Care Zero Suicide is an approach and philosophy aimed at preventing suicide by creating a system-wide commitment to comprehensive care and support. It emphasizes the belief that suicide deaths are preventable and sets a goal of reducing the number of suicides to zero.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Prevention Integration Medical Services 52

Patient Safety Movement

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Joe’s passion for patient safety has been a driving force behind breakthrough developments in medical innovation at the company he founded, Masimo. These efforts are intended to complement previous investments in services to prevent unnecessary nursing home admissions and help nursing home residents transition back home when possible.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Nursing Hospitals Accountability 52

CDC

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This opinion article was originally published in STAT: A failing health care system caused my husband’s death. His care team was incredibly kind, but they lacked the resources to save his life.

Medicaid 64

Medicaid Medicare Prevention Hospitals 64

KHN

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The lawsuit alleged that Herrman died because a defect in the locking mechanism of the HeartMate 3 prevented the device from sealing, causing multiple strokes and leading to a severe brain injury and multiorgan failure. Oct 10, 2023 This Dental Device Was Sold to Fix Patients’ Jaws. Lawsuits Claim It Wrecked Their Teeth.

Doctors 133

Doctors Hospitals Regulations Law Firms 133

Briggs Healthcare

APRIL 7, 2022

CMS issued a Press Release this afternoon after this morning’s posting of QSO-22-15-NH & NLTC & LSC : “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to continue to protect nursing home residents’ health and safety by announcing guidance that restores certain minimum standards for compliance with CMS requirements.

Nursing 40

Nursing Patient Safety Regulations Medicaid 40

NASHP

AUGUST 9, 2021

MMRCs analyze these deaths that occur in their state each year and make recommendations to prevent them. [5] Ensuring adequate Medicaid coverage and payment for SUD and mental health related services: Medicaid covers more than 40 percent of births in the United States and covers approximately 65.9

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Prevention Primary Care Hospitals 52

p3care

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Let’s read about the best 3 justifications for why clinical credentialing is significant: 1) Prevents revenue leakage. 2) Protects your patient’s safety. Medical Credentialing Prevents Medical Practices from Revenue Gaps. Credentialing Protects Your Patients Safety.

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Medical Services Doctors Urgent Care Prevention 100

p3care

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Let’s read about the best 3 justifications for why clinical credentialing is significant: 1) Prevents revenue leakage. 2) Protects your patient’s safety. Medical Credentialing Prevents Medical Practices from Revenue Gaps. Credentialing Protects Your Patients Safety.

Medical Services 100

Medical Services Doctors Urgent Care Prevention 100

Briggs Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

New action will protect patients of the 50,000 providers and over 17 million health care workers in Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities. There is no higher priority for us than patient health and safety. with higher incidence of COVID-19.

Medicaid 93

Medicaid Medicare Patient Safety Nursing 93

Briggs Healthcare

JULY 6, 2023

In the letter to Congress, APIC strongly recommends: Each nursing home should have at least one full-time infection preventionist on staff who is dedicated (meaning that infection prevention is their sole function), not the current requirement of having a staff member designated to handle infection prevention. Arlington, Va.,

Prevention 40

Prevention Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care 40

NASHP

JANUARY 24, 2025

On January 13, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its latest Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters , the annual rule governing policies related to qualified health plans (QHPs) and the health insurance marketplaces.

Regulations 52

Regulations Accountability Patient Safety Quality Improvement 52

Briggs Healthcare

APRIL 11, 2023

The rule would also adopt hospital quality measures to foster safety, equity, and reduce preventable harm in the hospital setting. CMS is helping to build a resilient health care system that promotes good outcomes, patient safety, equity, and accessibility for everyone,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Medicare Hospitals Prevention 40

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

The purpose of this primer is to provide updated information to the patient safety community about the challenges of ensuring the safe care of older adults in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes (NHs) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the federal and state efforts taken to mitigate these challenges.

Nursing 75

Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care Regulations 75

Briggs Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

New action will protect patients of the 50,000 providers and over 17 million health care workers in Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities. There is no higher priority for us than patient health and safety. with higher incidence of COVID-19.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Medicare Nursing Patient Safety 40

Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Patients receive numerous benefits: they remain in their homes, and they tend to be more functional post-discharge, making it hard to argue against this model. Patient safety and quality of care Research indicates that patients needing care prefer to receive it in their homes rather than in a hospital setting.

Hospitals 109

Hospitals Quality of Care Home Care Nursing 109