Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. Virtual-first primary care has been shown to improve health outcomes by increasing access, he reported.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Like other regions in the United States, Wisconsin is characterized by its unique blend of rules and mandates that govern healthcare compliance within the state. Medicaid Telehealth Services For healthcare providers and compliance professionals in Wisconsin, the Medicaid Telehealth Expansion is an important policy to consider.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kentucky Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and wellness of the citizens of Kentucky through various programs, initiatives, and health services.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) advocates for an array of health systems in the state, including teaching, rural, suburban, and specialty hospitals, along with facilities providing acute, rehabilitative, behavioral, psychiatric, and veterans’ services.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New Mexico Hospital Association (NMHA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and healthcare providers across New Mexico, focusing on improving healthcare delivery and patient care throughout the state.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 3, 2022

Anne Davis, VP of Government Markets & Strategy at Wellth. Social drivers of health, which impact a disproportionate number of non-white Americans who live below the poverty line, account for as much as 90% of individuals’ health outcomes. These are just two examples of data that highlight the need for equity.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

The Action Plan identified five types of barriers for equitable outcomes and specified concrete steps to mitigate those barriers along with medium term (2-4 years) and long-term (5-8 years) progress measures. HHS is working to expand postpartum care via CHIP and Medicaid and identifying ways to improve such care.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Regulations in the district encompass diverse healthcare areas, including patient privacy and data security, Medicaid and Medicare compliance, health insurance marketplaces, and scope of practice for healthcare professionals.

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AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Value in healthcare is the measured improvement in a person’s health outcomes for the cost of achieving that improvement1. But healthcare providers haven’t been able to successfully reduce cost, even with the massive number of hospital mergers and acquisition of physician practices over the past few decades. The result?

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Minnesota, distinct from other states, carries a unique landscape of regulations and standards that govern its healthcare compliance. According to state regulation, hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are required to report specific adverse events from a list of 29 possibilities. While there is a $30.00

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

(Side Note: Be sure to check out Data’s Role in Health Equity and Technology and Health Equity as well) Kimberly Hartsfield, Executive Vice President of Growth Enablement at VisiQuate Shockingly, 58% of hospital bad debt comes from insured patients. This highlights the dire need to address patient access to care.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many health systems have begun using new screening technologies to ask patients questions about the factors outside of the clinic and hospital that contribute to an individual or family’s health status, also known as the social determinants of health (SDOH). Health-system based SDOH efforts are large and growing.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is a pivotal organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and health care systems across Maine, striving to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for all Mainers.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) , oversee and enforce these regulations. Medicaid telehealth requires real-time, two-way communication with audio and video equipment.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Prioritizing data that has been purpose-built and clinically validated ensures that we’re tracking data that truly predicts and impacts health outcomes, not just correlation. Cancer researchers are investigating the impacts of cancer on long-term health outcomes, financial strain, and household impact.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Outcomes indicates that in 2021 the U.S. percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare, which was almost two times the average of other high-income countries, while the health outcomes in the U.S. healthcare system were exorbitant.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For healthcare compliance programs in Indiana to be successful, organizations must have methods in place for tracking and applying regulatory standards, while ensuring all staff are up to date with changes by governing bodies. This article provides an overview of the important aspects to healthcare compliance specific to Indiana State.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Georgia Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Georgians.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Louisiana Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is the state agency responsible for public health initiatives, healthcare policy, and overseeing medical services and facilities throughout Louisiana.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this article, I’ll show how many hospitals, payers, and other institutions are acting on that data. Of course, the staff of a clinic or hospital don’t go around looking for apartments the way they actively look for a long-term care facility. ” Some of this data involves SDoH, such as indications of isolation.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) represents and advocates for Nebraska’s hospitals and health systems, working to improve healthcare delivery and patient care across the state. Regulations Unique to Nebraska To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Nebraska , there are a few additional regulations.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Similar to other states, Idaho has its own unique regulations and requirements that healthcare providers and organizations must adhere to.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Outcomes indicates that in 2021 the U.S. percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare, which was almost two times the average of other high-income countries, while the health outcomes in the U.S. Hospital reimbursement also changed.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for hospitals and health systems in South Carolina, aiming to improve healthcare quality and access across the state.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Michigan Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) focuses on safeguarding public health, implementing health programs, and ensuring the overall health and safety of the population.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) is a prominent organization representing hospitals and health systems across Massachusetts, advocating for policies and practices that support healthcare delivery and patient care.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Additionally, the state’s approach to Medicaid expansion involves unique waivers, impacting eligibility criteria and cost-sharing provisions. The North Dakota Hospital Association uses discussion, advocacy, and exploration to create an understanding of healthcare needs and healthcare delivery in North Dakota.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New Jersey Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) oversees various departments and initiatives aimed at ensuring public health, such as disease control, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

NATIONAL 79 percent have positive outlook for senior living and care: NIC 12 key legal issues impacting health systems AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack A conversation about the HHS plan on AI in health care A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Texas Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) plays a crucial role in promoting the health and wellbeing of Texans. The Texas HHS oversees regulations for Medicare- and state Medicaid-funded services.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mississippi Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of its residents through various public health services, health education programs, and regulatory initiatives.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NATIONAL 382 rural hospitals cut chemotherapy, breakdown by state 1 year after Amazon-One Medical deal finalized: What’s happened since ACOs want increased participation of long-term and post-acute care providers ‘Behind the times’: DC tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care CMS finalizes DSH payment cuts for some safety-net hospitals: (..)

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, the Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) is one governing body that healthcare professionals need to understand in order to manage organizational licensure and healthcare compliance in Hawaii effectively. Robust, flexible, and reliable compliance programs must be developed to maintain compliance in Hawaii.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AHHA) works to improve access to quality healthcare. The resources provided by these Arizona state agencies are essential for promoting public health, ensuring access to healthcare, supporting healthcare professionals, and enhancing overall health outcomes for the residents of Arizona.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Florida Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Florida Department of Health (DOH) plays a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of Floridians. While many states have rules that prohibit the storage of Medicaid data outside the U.S.,

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

An oft-cited statistic estimates that 80% of health outcomes can be attributed to SDoH. Dr. Geoff Rutledge, chief medical officer of HealthTap , says that variations in healthcare outcomes between adjacent counties can be huge. About 25% of the disparity can be attributed to difficulties getting access to healthcare.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Effective compliance management at any facility requires comprehensive programming to monitor and adapt to changing regulations, such as those related to hospital and surgery centers, among others. This article provides a concise overview of Missouri’s healthcare compliance, highlighting the state-specific requirements to be aware of.

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