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New Transparency Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities in California

C&M Health Law

On July 21, 2023, the Department of Health Care Access and Information of the California Health and Human Services Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) with regulations that would implement new financial and ownership transparency requirements for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) in California.

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Payor-Led Initiatives to Strengthen Mental Health Resources

Healthcare Law Blog

The national shortage of mental health professionals, combined with the urgency required to secure treatment for an at-risk population, places a significant strain on practitioners, specifically, and the mental health industry, at large. 21, 2023). [5] November 2022. [2] 5] Bellon, J., PhD, Quinlan, C., MPH, & Taylor, B.,

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Public Workshop for OHCA’s Proposed Regulations Sparks Lively Discussion Among Industry Stakeholders

Healthcare Law Blog

Healthcare stakeholders had the opportunity to provide written comments to OHCA regarding the regulations until August 31, 2023. Looking Forward HCAI indicated during the workshop that they would offer a summary of the comments for OHCA’s Board to discuss during its August meeting.

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DOJ Withdraws Decades Old Antitrust Guidance as Scrutiny of Health Care Industry Continues

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Background In a press release dated February 3, 2023, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) announced the withdrawal of three important policy statements that health systems and providers have relied upon for decades in ordering operations, setting internal protocols, and conducting diligence during transactions.

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Health Provider News

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billion inpatient hospital tower is moving forward Flu activity ‘very high’ in Ohio, health officials say Christ Hospital closes outpatient behavioral health program OKLAHOMA Ascension St. expansion Pennsylvania Hospital to Use Drones to Deliver Meds Superbug Infection Spreading In PA, Around U.S.:

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Health Provider News

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Vincent Parkview Health’s ASC strategy: 2 updates Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red Report shows Indiana hospitals lost more than $700 million in income in 2023 Two Indiana Hospitals Receive a “D” in Patient Safety Franciscan Health to partner with nonprofits Beacon Health System receives $5.4M

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Health Provider News

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cards; what to know Mercy Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati names Missy Hendon Deters president Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio Doctor sues Adena Health for defamation after he reported misconduct St.