Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 3, 2021

HIMSS this week has unveiled the list of the first recipients of its 2021 HIMSS Changemaker Awards. She led the development of the Map it, Zap it coronavirus symptom tracker, adopted by nearly 100,000 community users, and helped develop GuideSafe, which enabled delivery of ongoing COVID-19 symptom monitoring across Alabama.

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Health Law RX

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities will be required to ensure that their employees are vaccinated for COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on September 9, 2021. The CMS Vaccine Mandate. CMS will accept public comments after the rule is published.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

On February 26, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Labor and Department of Treasury issued guidance removing barriers to COVID-19 diagnostic testing and vaccinations and strengthening requirements that plans and issuers cover diagnostic testing without cost sharing.

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HIPAA & Health IT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

President Biden issued an Executive Order on September 9, 2021 (the “EO”) that will lead to required COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds. This covers approximately 50,000 health care providers across the country.

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Verisys

JUNE 13, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule update concerning guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and Intermediate Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID).

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, healthcare industry leaders are looking ahead to 2021 with excitement and anticipation. The following is a guest article by Mike Noshay, MSE, Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Verinovum.

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Med Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most institutional care settings. Also, all eligible workers must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. A copy of the CMS press release can be found at [link].

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Health Law RX

APRIL 27, 2023

On April 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) confirmed that four notifications of enforcement discretion regarding enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (the HIPAA rules) during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will expire at the end of the PHE.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2023

Nationwide Discretion Announced during the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers had to deal with a nationwide public health crisis, the likes of which had never been seen before.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 5, 2021

The Philips Future Health Index 2021 report found that nearly two in three healthcare leaders are prioritizing investments in telehealth – but that priorities will shift to artificial intelligence in three years. " THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

This post will delve into the key highlights, focus areas, and accomplishments presented in the semiannual report, shedding light on the OIG’s crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of federal healthcare programs and addressing emerging challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In addition, the Semiannual Report included a summary chart of OIG reports issued, expected recoveries, and criminal and civil actions, which is copied below in comparison to the same numbers from the parallel period in 2021: [2]. million $1.19 billion Questioned Costs $1.17 billion $2.17 billion Potential Savings $1.24 billion $279.09

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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. CMS also extended the permissible breadth of telehealth services (the “Category 3” services) that it had added to the PFS in CY 2020 in response to COVID-19 through the end of 2023.

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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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Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

Employers and facilities not covered by the CMS rule should continue to ensure compliance with various state and local requirements for COVID-19 mitigation along with applicable guidance from the CDC. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test ETS.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

COVID Regulations Impacted CMS issued several interim final rules during the PHE. COVID Testing Requirements. COVID Vaccine Education. COVID Vaccine Education. COVID Staff Vaccine. COVID Reporting Requirements. The F-Tag associated with this regulation is F-887.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 26, 2022

Officials said use was largely driven by people accessing COVID-19 vaccination records and test results – in fact, less that 2% of patients who went to the emergency department had doctors or nurses look at their records. Care coordination network CarePort released its 2021 growth numbers. Partnerships.

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

Despite continuing disputes as to the legality and enforcement of the CMS vaccine mandate for certified providers and suppliers, CMS has indicated it will proceed with enforcement of the mandate in those states where it is not enjoined from doing so with clarifying guidance issued on December 28, 2021.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. Alaska reports more new COVID-19 cases among visitors as tourist season gets underway. Arkansas Gets $3.9M

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. 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.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. South Florida lacks long COVID treatment options. percent in final rule.

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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. Alabama hospital rationing medical supplies due to COVID disruptions in China. Alabama sees bump in COVID-19 cases, state health department monitoring. Covid-19 continues climbing in state.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Supreme Court decisions issued in 2021 and 2022 demonstrate this vertical constraint. OSHA , which limited federal authority to regulate worker safety with COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Medicaid expansion remains incomplete because the Medicaid Act dates to 1965 and has never had a fallback.

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Health Law Advisor

MAY 3, 2022

On April 20, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide coordinated enforcement action targeting COVID-19-related fraud involving charges against 21 individuals across nine federal districts, and over $149 million in alleged false claims submitted to federal programs. [1]. 2] See id. [3]

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

40% of Nursing Home Residents Haven’t Received COVID-19 Boosters, Analysis Finds. Biden extends COVID-19 national emergency. No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Written by: AIHC Blogger This article is to communicate information from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the coding of COVID-19 claims for uninsured patients. Encounter for screening for COVID-19, asymptomatic Z20.822 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 Z86.16

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll, the year 2020 ushered in declarations of a National Emergency (“NE”) and a Public Health Emergency (“PHE”). Employers should know what the expiration of the PHE and NE means for health plans, mandatory coverage of COVID-19 testing, the completion of I-9 forms and other matters.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Morgan Conference – COVID-19, the jittery stock market, the future of Medicare Advantage and recent industry changes. Francis in San Francisco, is of course COVID and specifically the Omigod variant (sorry, couldn’t resist; we all know that it’s really that Marvel Universe spinoff, Omicron). So, let’s start there.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS revises COVID-19 nursing home protocols. Congress breaks for recess with $10B COVID-19 aid in limbo. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. court reinstates Biden federal employee COVID vaccine mandate. Here’s the latest on Covid in Arizona.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule. OSHA will hold hearing on permanent COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Alabama COVID hospitalizations drop to lowest point since pandemic started.

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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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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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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 14, 2023

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Makes Progress in the Whole-of-Government Response to Long COVID U.S. Today, HHS is releasing this Fact Sheet outlining the progress made in the last year in responding to Long COVID and actions moving forward. AHRQ intends to make up to $9 million in awards by September 2023.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C.

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