President Appoints Dr. Donald Berwick CMS Administrator
On July 7, President Obama appointed Dr. Donald Berwick the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The president made this “recess” appointment while Congress is...
View ArticleFinal Health Policy Rules Impact Nursing Practice & Patient Care
Nurses may be interested to know about recent final rules which may directly impact the practice of nursing, patient care and access, and health care policy at the federal level. Executive agencies and...
View ArticleIndependence at Home Demonstration Solicitation for Participation Released
On December 20, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the details for the Independence at Home Demonstration application process. The demonstration project was created...
View ArticleCMS Approves New Codes & Reimbursement for Transitional Care & Chronic Care...
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, issued November 1, and effective January 1, 2013, could have a major impact for many RNs and APRNs, especially those working in primary care and care...
View Article2012 Ends with Two Accomplishments for P-APRNs
The end of 2012 brought some good news for providers of mental health services. Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that included language to allow P-APRNs to do PTSD...
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