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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

Bill of Health

Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. Lindsey Goehring refrains from arguing all licenses fall within the purview of the federal domain, but maintains that telemedicine would qualify as interstate commerce. By Timothy Bonis.

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Multiple Data Breaches Reported by Iowa Medicaid and South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources

HIPAA Journal

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has announced there have been three separate breaches of the protected health information of Iowa Medicaid recipients in the past two months – two hacking incidents and an impermissible disclosure, all three of which involved third-party contractors.

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Understanding CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Essential Information for Providers

Medisys Compliance

Introduction The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establish specific billing guidelines for behavioral health services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This article provides a comprehensive overview of essential information for providers navigating CMS behavioral health billing guidelines.

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Basics of Provider Enrollment for Ohio Medicaid

Medisys Compliance

Ohio Medicaid is a government-sponsored healthcare program that provides medical benefits to eligible individuals in Ohio. To become a provider for Ohio Medicaid, you must first enroll in the Ohio Medicaid program. Here are the steps of provider enrollment for Ohio Medicaid: Provider Enrollment for Ohio Medicaid 1.

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ILS Data Breach Affects Almost 21K Iowan Medicaid Recipients

HIPAA Journal

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has confirmed that the personal information of 20,800 Iowans who receive Medicaid was exposed in a cyberattack at a subcontractor of one of its business associates between June 30, 2022, and July 5, 2022. Notifications were mailed to affected individuals on April 10, 2023.

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Ongoing License Monitoring Critical to Prevent Healthcare Fraud

Provider Trust

A 49-year-old Brownsville, TX man named Fernando Mendez was taken into custody in early September after being charged with defrauding Medicaid. Mendez, who was a physician assistant at CCI Therapy Counseling Centers International, was working with a suspended medical license. How Often Should You Verify Employee Licenses?

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Information You Need to Know about a HEDIS Audit from Revenue Cycle Experts

MRO Compliance

Information You Need to Know about a HEDIS Audit from Revenue Cycle Experts. Below we explore some common questions about HEDIS and review important information your team should know now and in the future. Below we explore some common questions about HEDIS and review important information your team should know now and in the future.

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