HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

First, let’s examine the new regulatory framework the FDA established. Beginning later this year and continuing into the first half of 2023, however, these products will likely start to appear. – Fraud. – What new opportunities will arise? – What potential pitfalls should they be aware of? Potential pitfalls.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On May 2, 2023, in a move intended to accelerate the adoption of digital health technologies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released draft guidance regarding the conduct of decentralized clinical trials (“DCTs”) for drugs, biological products and devices.

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Innovaare Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

And, in 2023, there will be more enrollees in MAPD than in original Medicare. Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAO) not only have to get ready for newcomers, they also have to implement changes in the MA program that are not waiting to become effective on January 1, 2023; some are happening or have already begun!

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2024

The FDA launched an investigation into Theranos that found that the allegations in Carreyrou’s article were correct. Holmes, along with former company president Ramesh Balwani, were charged with criminal fraud for making false claims about the company’s technology and misleading investors.

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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. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to distribution. The lawsuit alleged that the device was not approved or authorized by the FDA and that the procedure was not covered by Medicare. and Martech Medical Products Inc.,

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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. The PHE, which HHS Secretary Becerra renewed for the 11 th time on January 11, remains in effect through mid-April 2023. hospitalizations and emergency department visits) and to audit Medicare claims to assess potential fraud.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Physicians not returning Casper resident, needing surgery, may have to go elsewhere Column: Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s cardiac cath lab earns national accreditation The post Health Provider News – February 10, 2023 appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render. Blue Shield of California is counting on it.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On March 24, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion 23-03 (the “Opinion”), in which it decided not to impose sanctions on an Arrangement to provide prepaid gift cards to patients for certain preventative screening tests (the “Arrangement”).

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

The amount could vary by the thousands Idaho hospital board member resigns Idaho Health Provider Will Pay $2 Million to End PPP Fraud Suit ILLINOIS HSHS St.

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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

JUNE 6, 2023

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. Can ChatGPT Replace a Physician? The article asks the same question – can ChatGPT replace physicians?

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. OpenAI’s ChatGPT 2023 & the National Institutes of Health AI is developing at lightning speed. Can ChatGPT Replace a Physician? The article asks the same question – can ChatGPT replace physicians?

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 Pete’s Innovation District Dozens of patients still seek medical records after Central Florida arthritis center closes HCA Florida hospital cited after patient death Hendrix named COO at UF Health St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M York Hospital reaches vital tax deal, averting closure threat Rep.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lima FLORIDA Allstate accuses Florida clinic of billing fraud, unnecessary spine surgeries Baptist Health, Compass Surgical Partners to launch ASC network Broward Health taps former Cleveland Clinic Florida CEO Cape Coral medical office building sells for $2.2M to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St. DeSantis signs major health care package HCA commits $1.8 NEW HAMPSHIRE Ambulance service in N.H. The Triangle’s health outcomes rank among highest in the nation What HCA has told feds it’s doing to fix staffing issues at Mission Hospital. NEW HAMPSHIRE Ambulance service in N.H.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Both the proposed rules related to telemedicine prescribing of Schedule III-V non-narcotic controlled substances, and the separate proposed rules related to telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine, were published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2023. Are the proposed record-keeping obligations reasonable and/or sufficient?

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Hall Render

MARCH 15, 2024

expansion Legal exam removed from pharmacist certification in Michigan Michigan physician charged with fraud Physician’s union at Ascension St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 months; one month left in ‘unwinding’ University of Maryland Medical Center physicians unionize, a first in the state Emergency room wait times are worse than bad. MASSACHUSETTS High demand is pushing hospitals past their limits, say Southeastern Mass.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 26, 2024

Researchers secure $1.5 New Ranking UMMS to get $100M in state funding for new Eastern Shore hospital University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Planning $539.5M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

California physician convicted of healthcare fraud, kickbacks California’s healthcare minimum wage boost to cost $4B City Council upholds approval of Hollywood Presbyterian medical offices at 1321 N. Will it survive the next few years? IDAHO Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Jan.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

Vernon receives award to improve stroke care Health system to expand Illinois hospital after $23.5M renovation Reid Health details restructuring effort to reduce costs Cameron Hospital, Trine break ground on $10M nursing education center IOWA 26 Nursing Homes Close in the Past Year Across Iowa Groundbreaking set for new UnityPoint – St.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

NATIONAL 6 health systems using GPT and AI tools 100,000 nurses left industry during the pandemic, report finds AHA backs bill to delay Medicaid DSH cuts by 2 years AHA launches info hub for healthcare quality leaders AHA opposes MedPAC recommendations to Congress on site-neutral, Part B drug, wage index policies AHA ramps up 340B protection efforts (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Vincent Parkview Health’s ASC strategy: 2 updates Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red Report shows Indiana hospitals lost more than $700 million in income in 2023 Two Indiana Hospitals Receive a “D” in Patient Safety Franciscan Health to partner with nonprofits Beacon Health System receives $5.4M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

’s Vanda Pharmaceuticals scores FDA review of key drug after multiyear battle D.C.’s Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M NATIONAL 8.5M Records Impacted By Welltok Data Breach Stemming From MOVEit Hack 60% of employed physicians required to sign noncompetes 6.9

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

s Dr. Mississippi’s oral health among worst in US House Democrats unveil Mississippi’s first major Medicaid expansion plan Lawsuits filed against Singing River Health System in 2023 cyberattack Merit Health Natchez CEO: Additional Medicaid payments will ‘go a long way’ MISSOURI FDA denies approval for St.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab UF Health to open ER in former Lake County CVS Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme Florida joins 3 other states in adopting new, paid maternity leave for state workers GEORGIA Albany nonprofit addresses medical debt with D.C. officials, helps South Ga.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. million donation The state’s troubled hospital grant program has finally awarded money to eight facilities.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

10 Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets Senate committee passes HHS appropriations bill for FY 2024 Stark law changes ramp up in 2023 The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing This trend could reduce the number of ASCs UnitedHealthcare Invests $11.1M To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Vincent North Welcomes Bonney as President Governor discusses rural healthcare during Mountain Home’s ‘Capital for a Day’ CALIFORNIA 3 health systems’ retention strategies that paid off in 2023 Cedars-Sinai CEO to retire CVS shuttering 25 MinuteClinics in Los Angeles Judge to consider Madera hospital reopening plan. ‘We Luke’s $1.5M

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

Joseph Hospital is growing orthopedic care, sports medicine CEO of McLaren Bay Region steps down Corewell Health South president retiring after more than four decades in health care Former Ascension Michigan COO heads to Munson Frustrations over staffing levels may lead ER workers at Ascension St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Luke Hospital And Living Center Welcome to the organ donation waiting game. Plenty of hard truths and high hopes await. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Luke Hospital And Living Center Welcome to the organ donation waiting game. Plenty of hard truths and high hopes await. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. 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

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