Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

In an effort to facilitate a smooth transition, the OCR issued guidance (the “Guidance”) on June 13, 2022 addressing use of audio-only technology to render telehealth services in accordance with the HIPAA. [1]. Background of HIPAA. HIPAA does not mandate a specific method to complete this verification.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

in 2022 to 10.5% However, informaticists aren’t typically the people who will implement, use, or govern AI systems. They also must comply with IT department guidelines – and HIPAA regulations – for data privacy and security. They can also improve patient experiences and contribute to better patient outcomes.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 20, 2022

Here’s a guide to ransomware trends for 2022 and steps healthcare leaders can take to help protect their organizations. Ransomware trends in 2022. The risk of a ransomware attack in 2022 is substantial , with gangs specializing in targeting the healthcare sector. There is no right or wrong answer to this question.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Highmark Health, Google Cloud , and League unveiled their collaboration on an interoperable, digital health platform that makes it simple for individuals to navigate healthcare and connect to the right tools and resources when and where they need them. Conducted by OnePoll March 3-5, 2022, it had 1,005 patient respondents.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fact, the global digital health model is huge – valued at $211 billion in 2022 and set to get bigger, with a projected growth of 18.6% The majority of healthcare providers simply do not have the technical expertise or resources needed to develop, implement and integrate complex digital solutions into their existing working landscape.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is exercising its enforcement discretion to not impose penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA and the HITECH Act as it relates to “good faith” implementations of remote technologies used to provide telehealth. While the U.S. million in the 12 months prior.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

At the time there was a ten-year backlog of uninvestigated cases, so Congress passed Public Law 94-505 to create an independent unit with adequate resources to clear the backlog and implement measures to detect future fraud and abuse. HCFAC gave HHS’ OIG the resources to enforce §1128 of the Social Security Act.

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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 with historic building purchase MICHIGAN Bronson raises capital campaign goal to $4.5M

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

It used to be that patients stayed 3-5 days after a total hip or knee replacement. No longer can a hospital survive doing 2-3 total knee arthroplasties in one operating room. Trend #3: WALANT is on the rise. 2) Over 60% of pediatricians said that they were burnt out and unhappy in their current practice in 2022.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M 11th in mental health, No.

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. Murphy says N.J.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

under false identity Traverse City biotech sector gains traction as startups relocate for work-life balance Trinity Health to combine ministries, restructure leadership on West Coast Michigan bill aims to preserve expanded vaccine access 3 Michigan universities have the nation’s best medical schools, U.S. billion state budget.

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