Compliance Now

DECEMBER 20, 2022

By: Megan Diehl, Manager, Compliance Consulting, MZQ Consulting. With this extension, employers need to make sure that 2022 forms are distributed to employees by March 2, 2023. 2022 Forms 1095-B/C and Form 1094-B/C must be successfully e-Filed with the IRS by March 31, 2023. The Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 2, 2023

According to the latest State of Telemedicine Report from Doximity, 83% of physicians said telemedicine improves continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions , and a similar percentage of patients said they plan to maintain or increase their use of telemedicine in the future.

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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

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

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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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On Friday, February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) proposed new regulations that would permanently allow for telemedicine-controlled substance prescriptions, including induction of medication assisted therapy (“MAT”) using buprenorphine. These telemedicine exceptions, however, are quite narrow (e.g.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. We are going to see an increased demand for privacy-preserving technology in 2023, and therefore more investment in the space. during 2023. Chandra Kalle, VP of Security & Compliance at LeanTaaS. to version 2.0

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Hall Render

MAY 9, 2023

Notably, the Temporary Rule, which can be accessed here , extends the COVID-19 PHE telemedicine flexibilities (hereinafter, “telemedicine flexibilities”) for six months following the end of the PHE (through November 11, 2023).

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

The proposed rules are more restrictive than the DEA emergency waivers under which providers conducted telemedicine prescribing for the last three years, but are less restrictive in comparison to the pre-PHE regulations applicable to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”).

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

What compliance issues need to be considered when drafting a marketing strategy? Let’s take a closer look at potential compliance risks. Have you thought of Telemedicine or Telehealth ? As with all marketing strategies, remember Compliance, Compliance, Compliance! So, what is telemarketing in healthcare ?

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine , and 62% of patients prefer to consult with physicians remotely when possible, according to a poll of 1,002 patients from Software Advice. Global Healthcare Exchange appointed Tina Vatanka Murphy as CEO effective January 1, 2023.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

What You Should Know: 2023 started off with the hallmarks of a rebound year. Q1 Funding Soars, But 2023 May Struggle to Catch Up to 2019 Q1 2023 U.S. If funding for the next three quarters matches the average funding across the prior three quarters, 2023 is on pace for the lowest level of annual funding since 2019.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2023

His predictions about some of the top healthcare M&A trends for 2023 are holding true as the second quarter continues. "We will see consolidation among distressed hospitals in 2023." Read HITN Managing Editor Bill Siwicki's recent Froedtert-focused case study here.

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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. Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The American Telemedicine Association published Health Data Privacy Principles , paying particular attention to consistency in regulations, definitions of consumer health, consumer consent, and legal enforcement. This poses a significant risk, as the average device has at least six vulnerabilities.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 7, 2023

Hospitals may be exempt from Medicare penalties and downward payment adjustments if they can show that compliance with the requirement for using certified electronic health record technology would result in a significant hardship. The application deadline is July 31 for eligible hospitals and September 30 for CAHs.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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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. There is also concern risky telehealth billing may increase into the future, as the volume of these services continues to increase. 

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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 IT Today

JANUARY 22, 2023

Only 52% of healthcare workers believe they are paid fairly, according to the Qualtrics 2023 Healthcare Experience Trends Report , which surveyed 3,000 workers in 27 countries. In addition, Datavant received FedRAMP authorization for cybersecurity and compliance.

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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. Indeed, it behooves all compliance professionals to be aware of the fraud, waste and abuse risks associated with telehealth services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and everything shut down, it became imperative for healthcare provider organizations to adopt telemedicine to deliver care. But so many organizations had no telemedicine programs, and thus technology, in place. You've had great success in telemedicine using Zoom technology.

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YouCompli

MARCH 29, 2023

CMS Updates to beneficiary PHE waivers that matter to healthcare compliance Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC, contributes regularly to the YouCompli blog. As a result, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service act, is expected to end officially on May 11, 2023.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 17, 2023

"Furthermore, the whole tele-GI workflow has to be aligned with the existing telemedicine program at USC, such USC tele-care – with vendor Teladoc Health – and Powercharts." There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. MARKETPLACE. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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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”). Then, on February 16, 2023, 23 states’ Attorneys General sent a letter in support of the two pharmacy companies’ online dispensing of medication used for abortion.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance. Combining the requirements of both Acts and implementing best practices will help mitigate risk suffering non-compliance consequences for violating the rules. Why HITECH?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance. Combining the requirements of both Acts and implementing best practices will help mitigate risk suffering non-compliance consequences for violating the rules. Why HITECH?

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Starting January 1, 2023, Medicare will cover telehealth-based treatment services delivered by federally-accredited opioid treatment programs (OTPs), commonly referred to as “methadone clinics.” Details of the new coverage rules are contained in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule (Final Rule), and summarized below.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In July 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issue a Special Fraud Alert alerting practitioners to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies. in healthcare fraud for fraudulent telemedicine schemes. Looking Forward.

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Verisys

MARCH 17, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. March Regulatory Update – The best resource for monthly updates. Here is our monthly regulatory update. See below for changes from several states introducing legislation.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Civil Monetary Penalty (“CMP”) is a fine that CMS may impose against nursing homes for either the number of days or for each instance a nursing home is not in substantial compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Many factors over the past year have affected how your organization meets its healthcare compliance obligations. Here are four healthcare compliance issues you must have on your radar. Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023. One of the most significant changes for healthcare providers will affect telehealth.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

By March 2023, the waiver had been employed by 123 health systems, covering 277 hospitals across 37 states. COVID-19 expanded the industry’s understanding of telemedicine to include asynchronous services like self-service and messaging, but also gave rise to synchronous methods and remote monitoring.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. However, it is crucial to consider the compliance of chatbots with security standards. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. Currently, ChatGPT does not meet HIPAA standards.

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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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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 8, 2022

CMS has finalized certain services added to the Medicare telehealth services list will remain on the list through December 31, 2023.This CMS also extended inclusion of certain cardiac and intensive cardiac rehabilitation codes through the end of CY 2023. Definition of ‘Originating Sites’.

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