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JULY 26, 2023

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) associated with telehealth services existed before COVID-19, but it significantly increased during the pandemic. Situation One: Before the Pandemic   In April 2019, government officials announced Operation Brace Yourself: a fraud takedown related to telemedicine and durable medical equipment (DME).

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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Healthicity

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently shared a new toolkit designed to help providers identify telehealth claims that could be at risk of fraud, waste or abuse.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM Due to the high volume of fraud schemes involving telemarketing revealed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over recent years, it is important that providers heed “buyer beware” when engaging with a telemarketing firm. “If Have you thought of Telemedicine or Telehealth

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 22, 2022

After three years of operating under these waivers, an abrupt ending to them could cause significant disruption to telemedicine providers and the patients who depend on their care, a concern referred to as the “Telehealth Cliff.”

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. Medical records remain a desirable target for cybercriminals as they can be used for fraud or ransom demands. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. Medical records remain a desirable target for cybercriminals as they can be used for fraud or ransom demands. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility.

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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.

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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

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital settles federal healthcare fraud allegations for $2.5M. Top 25 hospitals for orthopedics in 2023: Report. Amazon wants to add payer strategy muscle.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS locks in court-ordered 340B drug payment rates for 2023, though back payments still to come. CMS releases final payment rules for 2023: 15 takeaways. Providers face ‘ominous reality’ of payment cuts as CMS finalizes 2023 Physician Fee Schedule. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As a result of these efforts, the use of telehealth and telemedicine exploded in 2020 according to an HHS Study. The latest HHS extension for the PHE is effective through January 11, 2023. Fraud, Waste and Abuse of Telehealth Services. When does the PHE current expire?

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

On January 30, 2023, President Joe Biden announced that the PHE would end on May 11, 2023. On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”), [1] a $1.7 As the curtains are drawn on the PHE, there can be no doubt that telehealth is here to stay. federal government.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

in false claims Georgia ranked as one of the worst states for children’s health in 2023 Georgia’s maternal mortality rate still one of the highest in U.S., Here’s what you need to know. Georgia physician found liable for $1.1M

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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

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

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open.

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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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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

10 procedures CMS proposes moving off the inpatient-only list in 2023. update to ASC pay rate in 2023: 6 things to know. Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B cancer, cardio lab fraud. Advocates concerned about Alabama’s telemedicine law. CMS pitches outpatient payment rule. CMS proposes 2.7%

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

Doctor loses at least four homes, sentenced to federal prison for healthcare fraud amounting to $38M. million in restitution in complex telemedicine fraud scheme. QC dermatologist to pay $1.66M for fraud claim. 2 Pennsylvania nursing homes accused of health care fraud. PENNSYLVANIA. Tenet, Steward feud after $1.1B

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 6, 2022

trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which extended Medicare coverage related to telemedicine practices. As within many areas of health care, however, expansion and innovation contributed to a higher risk of fraud and resulted in an increase in enforcement activity. Telemental Health Becomes More Accessible Across States.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Telemedicine regulation more aggressive now than before the pandemic? Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Hospitals warn of costs ahead of 2023, critic dismisses them. Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data. SOUTH CAROLINA.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Amazon’s leaked ‘Clinic’ would connect patients to telemedicine. Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2023. Catholic Health, with midyear losses of $95M, says change could be in store for 2023. Medicaid expansion efforts in North Carolina pushed to 2023. AI can enable better fall prevention for seniors.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

CMS’ Brooks-LaSure defends 2023 pay bump for hospitals that groups charge is too small. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. Owners Of Behavioral Health Companies Sentenced For Medicaid Fraud. Health professionals answer the call of telemedicine in Oklahoma. CMS Proposes $1.6B

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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

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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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

‘Not what we were looking for,’ CEO says Fired CEO files slander, defamation suit against Scotland County Hospital Missouri health system appoints strategy chief Missouri physician pleads guilty to $537K Medicare fraud scheme New Behavioral Health Crisis Center Open in Cape Girardeau St. Who are they?

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Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care. Hospitals push for PHE extension into 2023. 7 Best Hospitals in Arizona for Cancer 2022-2023. Top Hospitals in Florida for Cancer 2022-2023. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals List. 429 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2022.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

Expansion of the use of robots in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring will enable health care providers to reach patients in underserved areas. This includes identifying trends and anomalies in billing, reducing errors, and preventing fraud. 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I. in medicine in all aspects.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

2 men convicted in fraud that shut down Florida hospital. Michigan’s recently passed FY 2023 health budget focuses on behavioral health, workforce, and infrastructure. Logan Health-Cut Bank excited to offer Montana Pediatrics telemedicine. Florida health official faces backlash for social media post about long COVID-19.

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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

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif. Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif.

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