Compliancy Group

APRIL 26, 2024

The Final Rule modifies the existing Privacy Rule by changing the definition of the term “person.” The Final Rule adds definitions for the terms “public health” and “reproductive healthcare.” Track All Regulations on One Platform Centralize and streamline healthcare compliance management.

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2023

1] With the end of the PHE having occurred over three months ago, that temporary waiver of sanctions ended and can no longer be relied upon for legal compliance with the Stark Law. [2] 4] and (B) each such physician (not their staff) personally perform all DMEPOS Supplier requirements. [5]

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Innovaare Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

MAOs have to ensure that TPMOs use a standardized disclaimer in their marketing materials that meet the definition of marketing whether they are in print, on the website, or in television advertising. If you have any questions, or you’d like to discuss these changes with one of our compliance experts, please call us at 1.408.850.2235.

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YouCompli

MARCH 15, 2023

Project Management Methodologies for Healthcare Compliance Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC contributes a regular post on compliance officer effectiveness for the YouCompli blog. It definitely wasn’t in any of mine! It definitely wasn’t in any of mine! Conducting annual compliance training is a project.

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program Final Rule (ONC Rule), issued on May 1, 2020, ONC defines the entities that are subject to the rule’s provisions. See CMS and ONC Enforcement Deadlines Chart for more information about compliance dates for the ONC Rule.

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Bill of Health

JUNE 13, 2023

Besides, two regulations on medical devices partially cover medical AI as they apply to health care “software,” which includes medical AI. They set out several pre-market compliance obligations. Another challenging aspect is to align definitions and standards.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding OSHA Biohazard Waste Disposal Guidelines The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) established stringent guidelines for biohazard waste disposal to ensure safety and compliance. Ongoing education plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance and preventing accidents resulting from negligence or lack of awareness.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. Understand what constitutes “Electronic Health Information”.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 12, 2022

Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with OSHA compliance? Here are a few key changes in the Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Revision regarding face coverings: The definition of an acceptable face covering has been revised to be consistent with the federal OSHA ETS. . We can help! Learn More! ×

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This article is subsequent to the original article “ HIPAA, The Cures Act and Information Blocking Compliance ” and Article on Right of Access Vs Information Blocking Part 1 and Part 2. The full definition of “health care provider” is available in the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 85 FR 25789 , May 1, 2020.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

News The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule continues many telehealth flexibilities first adopted during the public health emergency, such as an expanded scope of originating sites an expanded definition of qualified practitioners. As a result, these flexibilities will be in place until at least Dec. 1, 2024.

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C&M Health Law

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Proposed Rule defines what accessibility means for web and mobile applications and sets forth specific technical standards for compliance with Section 504, using the same standards set forth in a recently proposed rule from the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 19, 2023

The state AGs requested the HHS “move expeditiously to issue [the proposed rule] and apply the standard compliance date of 180 days after the effective date of the final rule.” “No

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Hall Render

JUNE 5, 2024

In April 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Final Rule amending the definition of in vitro diagnostics products (“IVDs”) found in 21 C.F.R. To learn more about the significance of the FDA’s New Rule, join Hall Render attorneys on June 11 at 1:00 PM ET for a 60-minute webinar.

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, which must be approved by the court, Jet Medical admitted that it distributed misbranded devices and agreed to implement enhanced compliance measures. The FDA has jurisdiction to regulate products that meet the definition of “device” under section 201(h) of the FDCA.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 13, 2021

health policy and regulatory leaders. The three spoke about navigating compliance (think: regulations and reimbursement) in an uncertain world. An uncertain world is our workplace in the health/care ecosystem, globally, in this moment. Scale matters to survive a public health crisis.

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Verisys

JULY 12, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. It also urges the study by an interim committee of (1) prior authorization exemptions for certain health care providers and (2) whether Indiana should adopt an interstate mobility of occupational licensing.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

The provisions also prohibit entities that receive federal funds from denying admission or discriminating against any applicant for training or study based on their reluctance or willingness to counsel, recommend, perform, or assist in certain health services or research activities because of their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 6, 2023

Though definitions of personhood may be debated and their applicability to embryos contested, for those in the scrum of day-to-day care, this debate has small relevance to the threat posed. Nothing could be worse.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

CMS also advises the Final Rule will equip MAOs with the “person-level information” that will help them better connect people to covered services, social service organizations, and public programs that can help resolve housing instability, food insecurity, or transportation challenges. and 422.107). A warning letter = 3 points.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

HHS requests comment on whether this would be sufficient time for entities to come into compliance with revised regulations, including revising policies and procedures, training workforce, and completing other implementation requirements. Definitions. Attorney and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. Right of Access Initiative An individuals’ right to access their Health Information is located at 45 CFR § 164.524 as part of the HIPAA rule. This includes electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.”

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.”

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Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

By way of example, the Proposed Rule calls for additional recommendations for OCR to consider, including that OCR should: Adopt an independent definition of “reproductive health.” 6] Provide examples of “reproductive health care.” Clarify the definitions of “birth” and “death.”

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. This information was published due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) which began May 12, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

A limited data set under HIPAA is a set of identifiable healthcare information that the HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to share with certain entities for research purposes, public health activities, and healthcare operations without obtaining prior authorization from patients, if certain conditions are met.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

The NPRM proposes additional privacy protections when PHI is sought for purposes of identifying, investigating, suing or prosecuting someone for seeking, obtaining, providing or facilitating lawful reproductive health care, including abortion. Humphrey Building, Room 509F, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

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Verisys

JUNE 13, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. It withdraws the regulations issued in the interim final rule published November 5, 2021 in “Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination”. Changes include: Definition updates. Here is our monthly regulatory update.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. pharmacies), or to specific circumstances (i.e., emergencies).

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

1440(a), the Department of Health, Public Health Services Branch, Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services, proposed recodification, amendments, new rules, and repeals. The amendments address spelling and language changes, as well as definitional changes and additions. On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. See N.J.A.C.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 10, 2021

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) permits employers to prevent employees returning to the workplace if the employer can show that the employee would pose a direct threat due to a “significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.”².

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 8, 2022

Due to the provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the CMS continues to evaluate the inclusion of telehealth services that were temporarily added to the Medicare telehealth services list during the COVID-19 PHE (Public Health Emergency). Definition of ‘Originating Sites’.

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 4, 2024

When a public health emergency (PHE) was in effect, CMS noticed that Part B versus Part D evaluation was omitted. Plan sponsors should be very clear about the definition of a Part D drug, which excludes any drugs covered under Part A (e.g., Some plan sponsors failed to perform this evaluation in claim adjudication.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Diagnostic error, as defined by the National Academy of Medicine , is “ the failure to (a) establish an accurate and timely explanation of the patient’s health problem(s) or (b) communicate that explanation to the patient.” One of the major challenges in effectively deploying AI in health care is managing implementation and maintenance costs.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

This overly simplistic definition fails to address the inherent challenges that keep many people from being a good listener in life and, more particularly, in the workplace. In this article, we will examine four essential listening skills that help compliance officers be more effective within their organizations.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), to initiate treatment with buprenorphine at an OTP, a practitioner needed to perform a complete in-person physical evaluation. Details of the new coverage rules are contained in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule (Final Rule), and summarized below.

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