HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

In December 2004, Eastern Ozarks Regional Health’s 40-bed hospital was permanently closed. Rather than face the financial penalties, the hospital immediately terminated its hospital license in 2004. 6 years later, the property was transferred to the state after the owners failed to pay their taxes.

Licensing 115

Licensing HIPAA Hospitals Health Insurance 115

Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CMS.gov The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the creation of a standard, unique health identifier for healthcare providers, which the NPI satisfies. While health plans may use other numbers internally, the NPI is mandatory for HIPAA transactions.

Fraud 97

Fraud HIPAA Medicare Medicare 97

Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

CMS.gov’s Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) mandated the adoption of a standard, unique health identifier for each healthcare provider. 23, 2004, established the NPI as this standard. The NPI fulfills this provision. Why Are NPI Numbers Necessary?

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicare Medicare HIPAA 52