MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance regulations can vary significantly from one state to another, so managing healthcare compliance in Virginia may be different compared to other states. Regulations Unique to Virginia To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Virginia, there are a few additional regulations.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) , along with other state agencies, is responsible for enforcing these important rules. Ensuring healthcare compliance in New Hampshire involves maintaining both federal and state guidelines, while providing quality patient care. Two significant changes were made in 2023.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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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 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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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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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Updates to HIPAA are long overdue but steps were finally made to update HIPAA in December 2020, when the HHS issued a notice of Proposed Rulemaking that detailed several proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and a Final Rule is now due which will likely see those HIPAA changes implemented in 2023. HIPAA Changes in 2023.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 13, 2023

On March 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) updated its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”), drafting 13 FAQs aimed at easing the transition from COVID-era flexibilities to the end of the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) on May 11, 2023.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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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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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In 2023, we expect to see health care policy developments in the following key domains: reproductive rights and gender discrimination, health data privacy, telehealth, and price transparency. . part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records. Price Transparency . Next Steps .

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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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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

billion in False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements and judgments during the 2023 federal fiscal year. In addition to the record-setting number of settlements and judgments, whistleblower activity continues to grow with over 712 qui tam lawsuits filed in 2023, averaging more than 13 new cases every week. billion of the $2.68

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Compliance Now

APRIL 12, 2023

By Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting On April 10, 2023 , President Biden signed H.J. Furthermore, on April 1, 2023 , state governments resumed conducting Medicaid eligibility determinations, a routine process that was halted in the spring of 2020 due to COVID-19. until July 10, 2023).

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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”). The PHE is set to expire on May 11, 2023. 7 was signed by President Biden on April 10, which ends the NE on May 11, 2023 as well. In addition, H.J.

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Health Law RX

JUNE 15, 2022

The Biden Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 serves as a warning to all plan issuers and administrators that enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is a top priority for the federal government. Failure to demonstrate compliance of an NQTL as applied.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

What You Should Know: 2023 started off with the hallmarks of a rebound year. While Q4 2022 signaled the tail end of the digital health funding cycle, January and February funding numbers began to suggest that sector investment was slowly but surely inching back upwards. digital health funding closed with $3.4B and Q3 2022’s $2.2B

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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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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2023

1] With the end of the PHE having occurred over three months ago, that temporary waiver of sanctions ended and can no longer be relied upon for legal compliance with the Stark Law. [2] 4] and (B) each such physician (not their staff) personally perform all DMEPOS Supplier requirements. [5]

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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. In addition, it contains essential recommendations to avoid complications and protect public health.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 21, 2022

government was engaged in a war of its own, fighting COVID-19 (or trying to, anyways, depending on who you ask). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the federal agency designed to enhance the well-being of Americans, spent much time and resources navigating this public health crisis. . Find Out More!

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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. AHRQ intends to make up to $9 million in awards by September 2023. The Veterans Health Administration now has 23 clinical facilities across the country with fully established Long COVID programs. Agencies across the U.S.

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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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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

On top of that comprehensive rulebook, the European Data Strategy bundle of laws encompasses the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Data Governance Act and the Data Act, as part of the EC’s ambition to establish a single unified market for data. Sectoral US Laws In the U.S.,

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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 Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

After multiple extensions over the past three years, on Monday, January 30, 2023, President Biden announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (“ PHE ”) will officially end on May 11, 2023. higher payment) through December 31, 2023.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Many mental health provider directories for private and public insurance plans contain inaccurate or outdated provider information , which creates a misleading illusion of accessible care. These ghost networks result in many patients being unable to access essential mental health care.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

On December 29, President Joe Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( P.L. We expect issues regarding regulation of diagnostic tests and mental health parity enforcement to resurface in the new Congress. 117-164 ) (the “Act”)—an approximately $1.7 117-164 ) (the “Act”)—an approximately $1.7

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 4, 2023, the Department of Justice issued a press release stating that Jet Medical Inc. The government also alleged that Jet Medical did not conduct an investigational study regarding the device’s safety and effectiveness when used as intended. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to distribution.

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program Final Rule (ONC Rule), issued on May 1, 2020, ONC defines the entities that are subject to the rule’s provisions. See CMS and ONC Enforcement Deadlines Chart for more information about compliance dates for the ONC Rule.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

However, severe climate hazards coupled with institutional and structural barriers and limited government responses are challenging their ability to adapt. Additionally, women and girls with disabilities, the deafblind, and persons with psychosocial, intellectual, and other complex disabilities lack effective government support.

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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

JANUARY 26, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes” (the “ Proposed Rule “). The Church Amendments In the 1970s, the federal government enacted the Church Amendments, 42 U.S.C.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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SQA

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The action was held from 26 to 28 September 2023, at the city’s international entry points. ANVISA Publishes New Measures to Prohibit Cosmetic Products Used in Injectable Form, 10 October 2023 ANVISA published two resolutions that suspended the trade, distribution, manufacture, advertising, and use of products from PHD Cosméticos Ltda.

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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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