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Scarcity Is Not an Excuse to Discriminate: Age and Disability in Health Care Rationing

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By Silvia Serrano Guzmán On July 4, 2023 the Constitutional Court of Colombia handed down a landmark decision on one of the most difficult dilemmas faced during the COVID-19 pandemic: the rationing of intensive care in situations of scarcity. The Colombian case reinforces that human rights and public health are not mutually exclusive.

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Old Dogs and New Tricks: A Case for the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights & Public Health Emergencies

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One of the most glaring reasons for this failure was that the Kenyan government simply did not know how to do so. Taking a systems approach to public health emergencies Second, the scope of the Principles is broad, spanning prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures relating to public health emergencies.

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CMS’ Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs

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On January 6, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the proposed rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Proposed Rule”). Enrollee Participation in Plan Governance (§ 422.107).

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CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Sponsors

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On April 29, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”). Enrollee Participation in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (“D-SNP”) Governance (§ 422.107).

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Indiana

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For healthcare compliance programs in Indiana to be successful, organizations must have methods in place for tracking and applying regulatory standards, while ensuring all staff are up to date with changes by governing bodies. This article provides an overview of the important aspects to healthcare compliance specific to Indiana State.

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The Biden Administration’s and HHS’s Plan to Advance Health Care Equity

Healthcare Law Blog

On April 20, 2022, CMS announced its strategy to advance health equity, which is intended to engage all CMS Centers and Offices to identify its current health equity status and “respond to inequities in health outcomes, barriers to coverage, and access to care.” [2]

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Texas

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Texas Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) plays a crucial role in promoting the health and wellbeing of Texans. Billing Requirements Texas Senate Bill 490 went into effect September 1, 2023.