Innovaare Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), enrollment in MAPD keeps rising. And, in 2023, there will be more enrollees in MAPD than in original Medicare. Another highly anticipated change to begin on January 1, 2023 pursuant to the IRA is the $35 cap per month on out-of-pocket costs to Medicare beneficiaries.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2023

MedArrive and Heartbeat Health are collaborating to provide on-demand cardiovascular services to Medicaid beneficiaries. received De Novo FDA approval for its hypertrophic cardiomyopathy detection algorithm. Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration chose HHS Technology Group to streamline Medicaid provider management.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2023

This edition is a special dispatch from HIMSS 2023, which returns to Chicago for the first time in eight years. chose Secure Exchange Solutions ‘ clinical notification platform to support its FDA-cleared, at-home kidney test. LG announced an 8MP diagnostic display that has received FDA 510(k) clearance.

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Health Populi

MAY 20, 2024

In the pandemic, IQVIA developed a useful index that looks across five types of health services utilization and tracks trends for each, with a composite overall score as a tool for comparison calculated to be 97 in 2023. As the graphic illustrates, the index for new prescriptions in 2023 was 104, thus four points above the 100 mark.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

RapidAI received FDA clearance for Rapid SDH , which helps to detect bleeding in the brain. Community care provider Wider Circle tapped ApolloMed to support Enhanced Care Management for Medicaid members in California. Healthcare consumer data vendor Freshpaint launched its Healthcare Privacy Platform.

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Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The FDA has approved more than 500 AI and machine learning models for medical use—most of which are in radiology. In 2022, the FDA announced that some types of risk-scoring tools were to be regulated as medical devices. The Wall Street Journal , 10 July 2023. AIMultiple , 12 June, 2023. AI’s net savings for U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 6, 2023

MAGENTIQ-EYE received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-aided colonoscopy technology that can detect lesions in real time. Chicago-based RUSH University System for Health chose Cadence for remote monitoring and virtual care for Medicare and Medicaid patients with chronic conditions.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 10, 2023

On August 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its Final Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (“IPPS”) and Long-Term Care Hospital (“LTCH”) PPS rule for fiscal year (“FY”) 2024 (“Final Rule”). from FY 2023 to FY 2024. from FY 2023 to FY 2024.

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YouCompli

MARCH 29, 2023

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. HHS made this announcement on February 9, 2023 , along with the publication of a transition roadmap.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By James René Jolin and Susannah Baruch On July 13, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill (norgestrel) as the first daily oral contraceptive available for non-prescription use in the U.S. James René Jolin (JRJ): This recent move by the FDA is one without precedent. It was a long time coming.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2023

In the comments that we will submit to ONC on HTI-1, we’ll also be encouraging ONC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to work more closely together to address the misalignments that frequently occur between when ONC tells software developers to deploy new certified versions and when CMS requires providers to be using them.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is leading the charge in value-based-care, with recent updates, including the CY 2023 Medicare Advantage Rate Notice to its CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule. Cryoport: CYRX is an industry leader for its cryogenic logistics solutions and services.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. biotech pins hopes on 3 drug approvals as battles with FDA continue Luxury senior living facility coming to D.C. What they say sets them apart.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

The excitement around new tools took hold of all industries in 2023, and the potential is expansive. In 2023, Pear Therapeutics filed for bankruptcy and Akili abandoned the prescription business model. They will continue to run clinical trials to confirm their claims and value proposition but will not seek FDA approvals.

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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

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M operating margin, $1B net gain halfway through its first year Illinois public health officials warn of “rising COVID-19 activity” St. million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Michigan Pain Center Owner Pays $6.5M

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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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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

On the healthcare services side, NVIDIA mentioned GI Genius, which has an FDA approved AI-assisted endoscopy device that provides real-time identification and decision support to the provider conducting the endoscopy.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DEA has done little to reduce the appearance of agency capture by the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) industry, while FDA was years behind the evidence in approving over-the-counter naloxone. Code § 1701 et seq.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2023

Urine was the talk of CES 2023, with at-home urine testing company Vivoo and smart device maker Withings both releasing smart toilets. Meanwhile, Withings is initially launching its product in Europe as it awaits FDA approval, TechCrunch said.

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A principios de este año, DeSantis criticó a California por ser demasiado generosa con los programas públicos como Medicaid, que el Estado Dorado ha ampliado a todos los residentes elegibles, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Florida no cuenta con un mercado estatal, ni ofrece subsidios patrocinados por el estado.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 4, 2023

On March 15, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on the drug price negotiations provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). At the same time, in calculating the recoupment of these US costs, it uses global to total lifetime net revenue.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

helped shape Galen College of Nursing’s culture Kentucky Association of Health Plans names 2024 officers, expands reach to improve health of all Kentucky’s registered nurse median salary ranks 38th in U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

FDA Bill Includes Medical Device Security Requirements For Manufacturers. Alabama to Get Inpatient Mental Health Facility in Morgan County in 2023. How providers and Florida Medicaid manage potentially preventable ED visits via health IT. 2023 Georgia state budget includes $180 million increase in mental health funding.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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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. Grimm announced on January 19, 2023, that Holmes had been added to the exclusion list due to her January 2022 conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud against Theranos investors.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to hospitals Propella Therapeutics, Pittsboro firm with 5 employees, sold for $175M Winston-Salem’s clinical research organization Javara raises $9.43

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 10, 2023

But the question is, to what extent do health care providers need to worry about FDA requirements as they use AI? FDA has been regulating machine learning algorithms used in a clinical context for decades. It’s important to understand that FDA regulation isn’t punitive in the sense that it’s only intended to apply to bad people.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

Luke’s prepares to close downtown street, years after contentious approval Idaho legislators pass contentious bill that adds clarification language to abortion ban Idaho’s first pediatric residency program hopes to increase number of professionals in the field St. This surprise Louisiana pick may be it.

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Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

million to expand training for healthcare jobs DELAWARE Abessinio Foundation makes $1 million gift to ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Campus ChristianaCare Builds Community With Habitat for Humanity Delaware to receive $4.9 to resolve alleged false claims Health care group offloads dozens of Florida facilities ahead of $1.2B

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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

JUNE 9, 2023

million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M

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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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