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PE Firms Rebrand Prison Healthcare Companies, But Care Issues Continue

HIT Consultant

In 2016, the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General found that federal prison spending on outsourced healthcare increased 24% to $327 million between 2010 and 2014, while the overall prisons budget increased only 11%. The company was formed by combining Trinity Services Group, which H.I.G. Before that, H.I.G.

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Payor-Led Initiatives to Strengthen Mental Health Resources

Healthcare Law Blog

2] See, e.g., The Behavioral Health Care Affordability Problem , Center for American Progress (May 26, 2022). [3] 3] California Department of Insurance, Health Insurance Benefits ; Approaches in Implementing the MHPAEA: Best Practices from the States , Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2016). [4]

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Is HIPAA a Federal Law?

HIPAA Journal

For example, in 2013 , the allowable uses and disclosures without patient consent were extended to include school immunization services and protective services to the President; while, in 2016 , disclosures to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System were allowed. Is HIPAA a Federal Rule?

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