Health Populi

MAY 20, 2021

You’re stressed, I’m stressed; most of us have felt stress in the COVID-19 era which began in the U.S. Nearly eighteen months later, a 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer update finds that consumers’ trust in the health care industry is under stress, too — in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2020.

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Health Care Law Brief

DECEMBER 22, 2021

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) Final Rule. This will result in lower rates of Medicare payment on a unit of service basis (while the inflation rate is above 7%). Vaccinations. Telehealth.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the 19th and 20th centuries, segregated black hospitals were emblematic of separate but unequal health care,” begins the editorial introducing an entire issue of JAMA dedicated to racial and ethnic disparities and inequities in medicine and health care, published August 17, 2021. than on white people.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

OIG also remains engaged with federal partners like the Department of Justice (DOJ) to identify and prosecute individuals who exploit the COVID-19 response for their own gain. During this reporting period, an individual was sentenced to three years of probation for fabricating false COVID-19 vaccine records.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

On January 13, the Supreme Court handed down a pair of decisions on the CMS vaccine mandate rule and the OSHA vaccine-or-test rule. In short, the Court ruled in this opinion that CMS is not prohibited from implementing its vaccine mandate for Medicare-funded facilities (the Interim Final Rule or “IFR”).

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has retooled guidance it armed surveyors with regarding how to survey skilled nursing facilities for compliance with the CMS staff vaccine requirements. i), the regulation that details the requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination of facility staff.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Nicole Huberfeld Once again, health law has become a vehicle for constitutional change , with courts hollowing federal and state public health authority while also generating new challenges. In administrative law disputes, a critical aspect of public health law, clear statement rules enforce separation of powers.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

AHA asks HHS to continue the public health emergency until conditions stabilize. Considerations for Social Determinants of Health Screening Design. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties. percent in final rule.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

Fields, Prax discuss DHSS split, other Alaska health care initiatives. Skagway officials weigh the future of the town’s health clinic and housing shortages. Banner Health to build new hospital in Buckeye. Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. UAMS Study Finds Marshallese in U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Colorado’s COVID cases keep rising. Now Durango’s public health agency is sounding the alarm. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. COVID cases are up. HHS awards $16.3M

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A separate program, the HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund, is available to reimburse providers for COVID-19 vaccine administration to underinsured individuals whose health plan either does not include COVID-19 vaccination as a covered benefit or covers COVID-19 vaccine administration but with cost-sharing.

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Health Law Advisor

MAY 3, 2022

DOJ’s enforcement action covers a broad range of alleged schemes, including misappropriation of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments for personal use, manufacture and distribution of fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards, and billing for health care services that were either unnecessary or never provided. 2] See id. [3]

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency. CALIFORNIA. The future St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

How 5 health systems are spending their innovation investment dollars. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. The 55 hospitals penalized by Medicare 8 years straight over patient complications. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

509(a), Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order updating and clarifying timeframes for requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster shot. 252, 253, and 271 (2021), and Nos. 290 (2022).

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Increase Access to Virtual Mental Health Services. rate hike for Medicare Advantage, Part D plans in 2023. HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Sensitive health data of 50 million Americans hacked or breached last year: analysis. Private equity’s pandemic-era health care push. Health data breaches swell in 2021 amid hacking surge, POLITICO analysis finds.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

nurse charged with stealing pain medications Mayo Clinic workers say they have terrible health insurance Mayo Clinic will mentor these 9 AI startups MISSISSIPPI Baptist Health to merge with Meridian-based Anderson Mississippi is one of the worst states for health care, new study says.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 14, 2023

Diagnosis code education: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid developed educational materials for providers so they can use the new ICD-10 code for Long COVID. Staff are trained on Long COVID guidance and resources, and the DIAL has since provided assistance to nearly 80,000 people with disabilities.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

Vincent discord reignites after hospital revokes doctors’ privileges New Mexicans to Know: Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Missed deadlines lead to $11.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

HHS puts $90 million toward addressing health disparities through data. Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare billing calculation. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Permanent telehealth expansion could cost Medicare $25B over 1 decade. State renews COVID-19 public health orders.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The CARES Act also allows SUD information to be shared with a public health authority if it is de-identified in accordance with HIPAA Rules. New HIPAA Regulations in 2021. 2021 HIPAA Safe Harbor Law. On January 5, 2021, the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill (HR 7898) was signed into law by President Trump and amended the HITECH Act.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Like ordering from Amazon: Where health tech is heading, according to 3 CIOs. Medical groups to Biden: ED boarding at a ‘crisis point’ Nursing home groups request public health emergency extension. Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut. Denver-based DaVita to cut staff. CONNECTICUT.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency. Westminster health tech company rebrands to Sagility, aims to double revenue. Health policy researcher says Colorado has opportunity to reduce unwarranted Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials. West Virginia, Health Dept.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million Staff shortages hit Medicare Advantage stars, Kaiser exec says Sutter Health slips to 0.1% million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The first rule, issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (the “OSHA Rule”), will require private employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their workers is either fully vaccinated, or tests negative for COVID-19 at least once per week. Verification. The CMS Rule.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

Hospitals left with questions on CMS’ vaccination rule. Inflation jump took a bite out of 2021 physician compensation. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount. US children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers. Georgia Dept.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. CMS Sets March 15 Vaccine Deadline for Health Care Workers in 24 States After SCOTUS Decision. Following Data Breach.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. CMS going public with facility turnover, weekend staffing data.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians say California patients still being denied timely care. Colorado’s drop in life expectancy blamed on COVID, drugs. Denver’s InnovAge was struggling long before Medicare stopped paying. Naples resident launches pelvic health clinic after personally benefiting from results.

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

Here’s what’s going on CT hasn’t spent millions budgeted for health care, human services Opioid theft in nursing homes ‘concerning,’ data shows Connecticut health care spending outpaces economic growth Hartford HealthCare Named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Innovative Companies DC D.C.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2021, OCR sought feedback on the proposed HIPAA changes for 60 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register, with the comment period extended for a further 45 days to give healthcare industry stakeholders more time to review the proposed changes and provide their feedback.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

With a vaccine mandate looming, nursing homes face more staffing problems. WVU Medicine, University Hospitals among organizations revisiting vaccination deadlines. Medicare posts key nursing home staffing info for consumers. Number of Arizona inpatients with COVID up by nearly 50% since end of 2021.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For Health Care Providers, Five Trends To Watch In 2022. Healthcare companies paid 90% of False Claims Act settlements in 2021. Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people. HHS falling short in handling public health crises, GAO says. Holcomb Extends COVID-19 Emergency Amid Debate.

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