Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 27, 2021

Department of Justice announced Monday that four people and one company have recently pleaded guilty in a telemedicine pharmacy healthcare-fraud conspiracy that allegedly lasted for years. "Telemarketing fraud is a major threat to the integrity of government and commercial insurance programs," said Derrick L. ON THE RECORD.

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Health Law Advisor

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

FY 2021 was also a record-shattering year for DOJ as it relates to health care fraud enforcement; over $5 billion (90% of the total) was obtained from cases pursued against individuals and entities in the health care and life sciences industries. With collections amounting to $5.6 billion received in FY 2020. KEY TAKEAWAYS.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 5, 2021

When he led Turing Pharmaceuticals in 2015, he acquired a license for the drug Daraprim (an anti-malarial therapy also used for HIV/AIDS), raising the drug price from $13.50 Shkreli was ultimately convicted on securities fraud (not related to the Draprim pricing strategy). a pill to $750 a pill. government. . #8

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. California to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. California weighing third COVID-19 ETS renewal. CA dismantles key piece of COVID response. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Legislators want to know why Lawsuit: Minnesota’s free training hurt nursing assistant schools A group of Minnesotans are suing local hospitals after losing loved ones to COVID-19 Minnesota Cuts the Ribbon on Dynamic New Clinic MISSISSIPPI Everyone you know sick? system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Before the introduction of HIPAA, healthcare fraud was rife and was costing the healthcare industry around $7 billion a year. The standardization of healthcare transactions has helped to reduce significantly reduce fraud. These updates will help healthcare providers deliver better care and improve patient outcomes.

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