MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As is the case with every state, there are distinctive challenges in the management of healthcare compliance in North Carolina, shaped by its own unique regulations. Keep scrolling for a summary of the crucial elements of healthcare compliance relevant to North Carolina.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ensuring healthcare compliance in New Hampshire involves maintaining both federal and state guidelines, while providing quality patient care. New Hampshire healthcare organizations must develop dynamic compliance programs to keep up with evolving regulations. Two significant changes were made in 2023.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Colorado, like other states in the United States, has its own set of regulations and requirements that make managing healthcare compliance in Colorado tricky. To effectively manage compliance, healthcare organizations must establish a robust system for monitoring and interpreting these changes and swiftly implement necessary adjustments.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While federal operations are slowed, reduced, or put on pause during a government shutdown, healthcare services must continue to operate. Compliance officers, human resource leaders, credentialing teams, and administrators are all asking themselves these critical questions. What Is a Government Shutdown?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a crucial element in upholding patient safety, data security, and the overall integrity of healthcare practices. Hear more on compliance essentials from a panel of expert healthcare surveyors. Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Healthcare compliance in Missouri is uniquely challenging due to state-specific regulations, such as the surgical smoke plume evacuation system requirement. This article provides a concise overview of Missouri’s healthcare compliance, highlighting the state-specific requirements to be aware of.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. The government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) published an article in February 2023 entitled “ Opportunities and risks of ChatGPT in medicine, science, and academic publishing: a modern Promethean dilemma. ”

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. The government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) published an article in February 2023 entitled “ Opportunities and risks of ChatGPT in medicine, science, and academic publishing: a modern Promethean dilemma. ”

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Verisys

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. Alabama : License renewals for pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and facilities are open as of 9/15/2023. The renewals are due by 12/31/2023. CA BRN Fall 2023 Report: Transcripts submission (pg.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S. How does it work?

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S. How does it work?

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its latest 2023 Spring Semiannual Report to Congress, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities from October 2022 to March 2023. Led by acting Inspector General Christi A.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama: Renewals for pharmacist licenses are active. Please ensure that the pharmacist license and controlled substance (if needed) permit are renewed and in your possession prior to January 1, 2023. AL BoP License Renewal . . License Verification Site. . License Verification Site. . California: .

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Provider Trust

MARCH 13, 2023

On January 25, 2023, the US Department of Justice joined with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) to launch a multi-state law enforcement action to apprehend individuals involved in this fraudulent nursing degree scheme. Are you in Florida?

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HIT Consultant

MAY 1, 2024

According to a Kaufman Hall report , 73% of leaders surveyed said claims denials, which was the top revenue cycle issue in 2022, had increased in 2023. One method in which AI technologies can help organizations is with coding accuracy and compliance, so claims can be submitted along with appropriate documentation, resulting in fewer denials.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2023

On March 29, 2023, Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed Senate File 262 into law, making Iowa—a little unexpectedly—the sixth state to do so after Connecticut, California, Virginia, Colorado, and Utah. HIPAA and State Privacy Compliance Meet compliance requirements at both state and federal levels. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 29, 2023

As FWA continues to emerge, and poses more of a risk to organizational compliance, professionals should become familiar with some of the potential areas of noncompliance associated with telehealth. billion loss, but the government also believes the takedown resulted in safeguarding more than $1.9 It involved an estimated $1.2

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Hall Render

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hall Render is pleased to announce that David Snow and Chad Sukurs were recently named the Best Lawyers® 2023 Health Care “Lawyer of the Year” in Milwaukee and Indianapolis, respectively. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

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YouCompli

JULY 26, 2023

As FWA in telehealth continues to emerge, and poses more of a risk to organizational compliance, professionals should become more familiar with it – and then work to curb it. billion loss, but the government also believes the takedown resulted in safeguarding more than $1.9 It involved an estimated $1.2 CJ Wolf, MD CJ Wolf, MD, M.Ed.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

2194, which changes the continuing education requirements for licensed pharmacy professionals. Beginning on January 1, 2024, all licensed pharmacy professionals will be required to complete 1 hour of cultural competency continuing education. The bill would make the bill’s provisions operative on January 1, 2024. 5) and (3)(e)(II.5).

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SQA

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Following the draft consultation in November 2022, the NMPA announced the issuance of the Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Enterprises Implementing the Main Responsibility of the Quality and Safety of Medical Devices , which will come into force on 01 March 2023. Finalization of the document is planned for 2026.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

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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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the U.S. BACKGROUND The Proposed Rule is the latest in a long line of federal legislation and rulemakings governing the conscience rights of healthcare providers and entities. The Church Amendments In the 1970s, the federal government enacted the Church Amendments, 42 U.S.C.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Illinois’ Public Act 103-0526 (the “Act”), enacted in August 2023, amends the Illinois Antitrust Act , the State Finance Act and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to increase oversight by the Illinois Attorney General’s (the “IL AG”) of certain “covered transactions” for healthcare facilities and provider organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2024

Read more… How AWS Helps Clinicians Work at the Top of Their Licenses. That includes identity verification, authentication, and governance. MDaudit CEO Ritesh Ramesh discussed the company’s 2023 Benchmark Report. Shippy at Amazon Web Services. Read more… AI and AIOps Are Reshaping the Future of Healthcare IT.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

With these changes, the growing publicity surrounding ChatGPT, and the expected growth of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry, entities and individuals in the healthcare industry will need to carefully consider and evaluate their use of ChatGPT to ensure their compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose (posted on the Patient Safety Network October 31, 2023) A 2-year-old girl presented to the emergency department (ED) with joint swelling and rash following an upper respiratory infection. 1 through June 30, 2023.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In a recent webinar, ProviderTrust took a look at impactful healthcare trends to monitor in 2023 and beyond. According to a January 2023 Washington Post article , nurses across California, Oregon, Michigan, and Minnesota have also threatened to protest or have already gone on employment strike. Do you have a compliance checklist?

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SQA

MAY 24, 2023

ANVISA Resumes Inspections in the Area of Technovigilance, 29 March 2023 In partnership with local Health Surveillance, ANVISA technical teams carried out in March 2023 two (2) medical device manufacturer inspections with an aim to strengthen the monitoring of these products in Brazil, ensuring their safety, performance, and quality.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 14, 2023, the Utah Senate passed a bill that would repeal the State’s “Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act” (“Online Prescribing Act”). States and the federal government have been taking sides on the ability of pharmacies to dispense mail-order medications used for abortion.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“ OIG ”) for the U.S. Unlike developers, exchanges, and networks, the Act does not empower OIG to directly assess penalties for non-compliance against health care providers. [6] 1] See 21st Century Cures Act, Pub.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

ANVISA has also released a set of 106 proposals for Regulatory Projects that will compose the 2021-2023 Regulatory Agenda. Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. Health Canada – Biologics.

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SQA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The measure, adopted through Resolution – RE 2910/2023 , was made after the Agency was informed by the Sanitary Surveillance of Goiás about the occurrence of serious adverse events associated with the incorrect use of the products.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

With the majority of AI tools lacking the necessary FDA clearance for use in healthcare settings, health systems will need to properly evaluate their AI investments to prioritize legitimized solutions that will ensure patient safety and legal compliance.”

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