Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 2, 2022

“Selected nursing homes may not have complied with Federal requirements for infection prevention and control and emergency preparedness. However, prior to issuing the guidance, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) was declared, and CMS immediately redirected resources to address patient safety needs related to the PHE.

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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.,

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 4, 2023

Here is a look at three steps providers can take to improve their QAPI approach, fix their VBP scores and boost their Medicare payments. You kind of have to think outside of the box of making a visit, making a visit, making a visit, and instead making meaningful contact with the patient to try to prevent the problem,” she says.

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Medicare Performance improvement Quality Assurance Quality Improvement 91

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With those flexibilities due to sunset 151 days after the federal Public Health Emergency expires, HIMSS is calling on its members to contact their senators and representatives and urge them to extend coverage of telehealth services under Medicare until at least December 31, 2024.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hospitals and health systems have long understood the need to reduce preventable hypoglycemia, yet despite a renewed sense of urgency, many of them lack comprehensive glycemic management measures that can drive success. The time for change is now.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Patient Safety Quality Improvement Prevention 98

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.”

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Patient Safety Movement

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We at the Patient Safety Movement Foundation are known for our recognition of loved ones who have lost someone from preventable harm in healthcare. However, we also very strongly support the heroic efforts of our healthcare workers as we seek solutions to the system faults that lead to preventable errors occurring.

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Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Nursing 69

Sheppard Health Law

MAY 5, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector (“OIG”) released a report that studied prior authorization denials and payment denials by Medicare Advantage Organizations (“MAOs”) (the “Report”). Thirteen percent of denied prior authorization requests met Medicare coverage rules. The OIG Report. additional test results).

Medicare 52

Medicare Rehabilitation Urgent Care Patient Safety 52

HIT Consultant

JULY 13, 2023

News & World Report will incorporate the 3M™ Ambulatory Potentially Preventable Complications (3M AM-PPCs) software in the analysis of its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Specialty rankings. Medicare and national benchmarks are also available for users to support quality performance evaluations. What You Should Know: U.S.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Integration Patient Safety Medicare 52

Patient Safety Movement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

During his speech, Joe provided an overview of the PCAST report recommendations, the current state of patient safety efforts and strategies for reaching ZERO, and issues around opioid safety. Through this year’s slogan “Elevate the voice of patients!” More than 40 percent of these events are due to preventable errors.

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Patient Safety Prevention Hospitals Healthcare 52

Patient Safety Movement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In honor of World Health Organization World Patient Safety Day 2023, the Patient Safety Movement Foundation hosted a webinar dedicated to the theme of “Empowering Patients.” And they can provide feedback and advocacy so that their experiences can be used to improve care for other patients.”

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

1 of 2024 and for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans by 2025. Rao said that dropping prior authorization in MA would have come in 2024 as well had it not been for government regulations that prevented BCBS of Massachusetts from doing so. Prior authorization requirements will be dropped for home health care in commercial plans by Jan.

Physical Therapy 102

Physical Therapy Patient Safety Hospitals Medicare 102

Patient Safety Movement

JULY 25, 2023

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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Home Health Care

MAY 30, 2022

“Given the scale and persistence of patient harm in hospitals in the decade since our last report, HHS leadership and agencies must work with urgency to reduce patient harm in hospitals,” stated the report. Among their findings, investigators determined that one in four hospitalized Medicare patients experienced harm during their stay.

Hospitals 89

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 17, 2023

Medicare-certified hospitals have a regulatory obligation to care for patients in a safe setting under the Medicare Hospital Conditions of Participation at §482.13(c)(2). Reducing these common deficiencies increases the quality of care for people with Medicare and Medicaid.

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Hospitals Patient Safety Quality of Care Medicare 52

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

UConn Health care teams actively monitor PROs to evaluate utilization, pain, function, clinical benefit, mental health, wellbeing and patient experience. Care teams are alerted immediately and can intervene quickly when a patient is concerned or isn’t progressing as expected. Another aspect of this approach is reimbursement.

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Digital Care Physical Therapy Patient Experience Remote Care 237

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. Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. with higher incidence of COVID-19.

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Medicaid Medicare Patient Safety Nursing 93

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.,

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Patient Safety Medicaid Medicare Quality of Care 40

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.

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Patient Safety Nursing Hospitals Accountability 52

Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

Once we became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting our partners and patients, we took immediate action to disconnect our systems to prevent further impact. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a cyber security issue, and our experts are working to address the matter.

Healthcare 85

Healthcare Patient Safety Hospitals Medicare 85

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

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.

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Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care Regulations 98

Etactics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Such issues may include navigating billing models, payer requirements, and complicated Medicare guidelines. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive issues. State Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans make up the primary payers. Prevent the diversion of controlled substances stored in the facility.

Medicare 52

Medicare Nursing Hospice Care Patient Safety 52

Meditech

JANUARY 18, 2022

At Ozarks Healthcare , we serve a community where 23% of the population lives below poverty level, and many residents are uninsured or on Medicaid/Medicare without supplemental insurance.

Medicaid 92

Medicaid Prevention Medicare Healthcare 92

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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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 130

Medical Services Doctors Urgent Care Prevention 130

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

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.

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Patient Safety Medicaid Prevention Medicare 75

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.

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Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As a result, OIG decided to improve and update the CPGs to reflect its current thinking and approach to preventing fraud and abuse in the health care industry. OIG anticipates publishing the first ICPGs to address Medicare Advantage and nursing facilities in 2024. [3]

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Integration Regulations Medicare Pharmaceuticals 52

KHN

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Experts and lawmakers say the FDA needs to find a way to detect safety problems quicker. have tried for years to persuade the agency to add unique device identifiers to Medicare payment claim forms to help track products that fail. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Registries have gained some traction in America.

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Regulations Patient Safety Doctors Accountability 144

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

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Care provided in a patient’s home is expected to increase considerably over the next few years. Gupta: In the Medicare population, four in five people are managing more than three chronic conditions, and one in three have some ADL needs. What are the most interesting ways this trend is impacting technology?

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Nursing Home Care Patient Safety Medicare 96

NASHP

AUGUST 9, 2021

MMRCs analyze these deaths that occur in their state each year and make recommendations to prevent them. [5] The Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with hospitals in implementing the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) patient safety bundle on obstetric care for women with OUD. [25]

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NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

North Carolina’s comprehensive behavioral health approach included efforts to increase uptake of CoCM through additional training and practice supports and Medicaid rate increases to 120% of Medicare rates for behavioral health providers. An action plan dashboard tracks targets. CMS’s Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!

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