Mary, an experienced nurse case manager, has worked on her medical unit for five years. She likes her assignment because it is never boring; she services a wide variety of patients with complex medical problems, and she feels satisfyingly challenged by the intricacies of each case. This is why, when the unit’s nurse manager approaches Mary about transferring a patient to another acute care setting with only a few hours’ leeway, Mary believes she can make it happen.
This week’s Medicare updates include the announcement of the Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles for 2018, clarification on new Conditions of Participation regarding home health agency subunits, a proposed decision memo on conditions of coverage for implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and more!
