HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 31, 2022

The group operates out of Russia and has been operational since at least 2009 and is responsible for the infamous Dridex banking Trojan and several other ransomware and malware variants, including BitPaymer, Hades, Phoenixlocker, WastedLocker, SocGholish, GameOver Zeus, and JabberZeus.

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Ransomware Fraud Governance Public Health 117

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

CISA said the RVWP program leverages existing services, data sources, technologies, and authorities including CISA’s Cyber Hygiene Vulnerability Scanning Service and the Administrative Subpoena Authority granted to CISA under Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2022.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Governance HIPAA Hospitals 88

Health Law Advisor

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The total recoveries in fraud cases brought with respect to the health care and life sciences industries fell to the lowest level since 2009. billion was recovered in qui tam cases in which the government declined to intervene. By contrast, $777 million was recovered in cases where the government intervened or otherwise pursued.

Fraud 52

Fraud COVID-19 Governance Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Child, youth and family agencies, re-entry programs from prisons, and many other nonprofits, government, and tribal agencies. Reports provided by Casebook Louis says that their workflow tools and data model is based on millions of pages of government regulations related to social services data. And who offers these services?

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COVID-19 Governance Hospitals 105

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 31, 2021

The survey, commissioned by specialist insurer Beazley , focused on 376 executives from telehealth companies in Europe, North America and Asia, as well as mobile platforms and life science technology software.

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COVID-19 Health Outcomes Governance 152

Bill of Health

JANUARY 23, 2024

In 2021, the federal government made the state plan amendment option available temporarily through the American Rescue Plan. However, in 2009, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act restored this potential benefit for lawfully residing pregnant people and children.

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Medicaid Medicaid Patient Satisfaction Health Insurance 111

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS. " Leary said.

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Medicare Medicare Governance Medicaid 143

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data. In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act , HITECH for short, became law, setting standards for electronic health records. Healthcare is no exception.

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Health Outcomes Governance Healthcare information Technology Health Insurance 98

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The federal government has been haranguing vendors and clinicians to make interoperable systems since the HITECH act was passed in 2009. A Process in Urgent Need of an Upgrade Clearly, prior authorization is crying out for standardization and interoperability. A CMS fact sheet offers more details on CMS’s thinking and plans.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors Governance Medicaid 98

Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Patients had nothing to appeal because the government can’t change a decision it didn’t make, so no Medicare rule had been violated. ” A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on whether government lawyers would appeal the new ruling. The trial took place in 2019. ” On Jan.

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Nursing Homes Medicare Medicare Nurses 145

Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In 2009 and 2010, further improvements were made to the False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions. Congress strengthened the False Claims Act by increasing incentives for whistleblowers to file lawsuits alleging false claims on behalf of the government. billion recovered under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act.

Fraud 59

Fraud Governance Compliance Medicare 59

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

HIPAA was enacted in 1996 and has been amended over the years, with the most recent update being the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ( HITECH ) Act in 2009. HIPAA mandates that these relationships are governed by agreements to ensure all parties adhere to HIPAA’s stringent privacy and security standards.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 52

The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 9, 2013

This is according to an audit report of the hospital’s billing practices that found the hospital allegedly overbilled the health care program in 2009 and 2010. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The University of Miami Hospital allegedly owes Medicare $3.7

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US Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Medicare Overpayments 40

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Exclusion from Government Programs: Entities found non-compliant may be barred from participating in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliance HIPAA Governance Medicare 52

Bill of Health

JANUARY 8, 2024

The NCAA describes the compensation lawsuits as beginning in 2009 , yet exploring this topic reveals the debate is not so novel. The combined risk of this sport’s violence and its growing popularity necessitated governance. Health care will also be a critical part of future student-athlete compensation conversations.

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ACA Health Insurance Public Health Governance 111

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Bill Charnetski, EVP, Health System Solutions & Government Affairs at PointClickCare Traditionally, long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities have not benefited from the same health IT investments or funding as other care sectors. Since the U.S. Since the U.S.

Governance 92

Governance Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid 92

Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The letter exhorts the DEA to publish the proposed rule for a special telemedicine registration, something the DEA has said it would do since 2009 (yes, 13 years ago; not a typo). ” - Stacey Hughes, EVP Government Relations and Public Policy, American Hospital Association.

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Telemedicine Hospitals COVID-19 Public Health 75

MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Healthcare is an industry governed by countless regulations. While it can sometimes feel like there’s dozens and dozens of different healthcare standards, the biggest governing policies really boil down to four major regulations. Why are Healthcare Regulations Important? Healthcare regulations are crucial for several reasons.

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Fraud HIPAA Compliance Governance 52

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Warner suggests the only way to improve healthcare cybersecurity rapidly is through a collaborative effort involving the public and private sectors, with the federal government providing overall leadership. Improve Medical Device Cybersecurity. This could lower overall risks, which could help to reduce the cost of insurance.

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HIPAA Governance FDA Medicaid 114

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Title III: Tax-related health provisions governing medical savings accounts. Title V: Revenue offsets governing tax deductions for employers. Title II: Preventing health care fraud and abuse; administration simplification; medical liability reform. Title IV: Application and enforcement of group health plan requirements.

HIPAA 88

HIPAA Fraud Health Insurance Medicaid 88

Jane Sarashon

MARCH 15, 2022

Mackey told NPR in this interview that, “In fascism, the government doesn’t own the means of production, but they do control it. Health Populi’s Hot Points: John Mackey has held this view on food for a long time. And that’s what’s happening with these reforms.”

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Health Care Reform Health Outcomes COVID-19 Governance 52

The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 19, 2013

The nonprofit organization is accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid and other government programs for health services provided by some of its Texas clinics between 2003 and 2009, according to the DOJ. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast recently paid $4.3

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Medicaid Fraud Governance 40

AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“HITECH” is the acronym for the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH Act), which is title XIII of division A and title IV of division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. What about Artificial Intelligence? In 2020, the U.S. OCR can impose civil money penalties up to $1.5

HIPAA 59

HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 59

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whistleblowers continue to be one of the federal government’s greatest assets in FCA cases, as whistleblowers filed 652 qui tam suits in 2022 with recovery totaling $1.9 The government initiated 296 FCA cases on its own last year without input of a relator, which is the highest volume of DOJ initiated cases since the 1986 FCA amendments.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Fraud Medicaid Medicaid 40

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why should the government be in the job of making nursing homes better? In 2009, as part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the federal government set aside $27 billion for an incentive program that encourages hospitals and providers to adopt electronic health records systems (EHRs).

Nursing Homes 98

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Medicaid 98

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Establishes a governance structure, reviews compliance reports, and ensures the organization operates ethically and within legal boundaries. Law by law, regulations were added, increasing the complexity of maintaining compliance for healthcare organizations. Cons: Limited focus on other aspects of compliance beyond their specific areas.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

The Health Law Firm

JULY 11, 2012

Maury Regional Hospital, located in Columbia, Tennesse, has agreed to pay the federal government over $3.5 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that occurred between 2004 and 2009. By Miles Indest.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Hospitals Compliance Governance 40

AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“HITECH” is the acronym for the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH Act), which is title XIII of division A and title IV of division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. What about Artificial Intelligence? In 2020, the U.S. OCR can impose civil money penalties up to $1.5

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 52

HIT Consultant

MARCH 7, 2023

Non-adherence first came to the forefront of awareness back in 2009, when the New England Healthcare Institute (NEHI) issued a report that found that failing to take medications as prescribed leads to poorer health, more frequent hospitalization, and a higher risk of death.

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Doctors Medicaid Medicaid Governance 98

Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2018

In February 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), less formally known as the Stimulus Bill. The policy’s acronym fully spelled-out was the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009. trillion in 2009 when HITECH was signed into law to $3.7

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Hospitals Health Insurance Health Outcomes Telemedicine 61

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted in 2009, helped right of access policies evolve to reflect the growing use of EHR systems. The government expects that covered entities should be able to respond to requests for access well before these outer limits are reached.

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HIPAA Compliance Governance 52

The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

It claims that Halifax Health defrauded the federal government by submitting thousands of false claims for Medicare and Medicaid payments worth millions of dollars. Elin Baklid-Kunz filed a lawsuit against Halifax in 2009.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare Hospitals Medicaid 40

Health Populi

JULY 9, 2020

Combine these new life-flows with conflicting information about the nature, severity, and life-span of COVID-19: From three levels of government leaders: The President and the Executive Branch at the Federal Level, Governors of States, and Mayors of cities; Public health agencies, especially the U.S. Health citizens in the U.S.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Doctors Hospitals 119

Hall Render

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals refused the defendants’ request to overturn the entire verdict but enforced the consequences of the government’s prejudicial delay by tying the conduct together with the government’s failure to toll the statute of limitations for many of its claims. The ruling in U.S. Aldridge v. Corporate Mgmt.,

Governance 40

Governance Due Diligence Hospitals 40