Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

1] In addition to the challenges presented by provider shortages, even when patients are able to locate an available mental health provider, many are hesitant to engage in treatment due to cost uncertainties, which often arise due to limited availability for in-network care and the subsequent need to seek out-of-network care. [2] 21, 2023).

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 7, 2022

The bill imposes a new formidable regulatory hurdle for deals by requiring the Attorney General to approve, deny, or conditionally approve all transactions involving for-profit medical groups, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, health insurers and hospitals, where the value of such transaction exceeds $15 million.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 28, 2023

[Spoiler alert: in the Hot Points, below, I add a fifth consideration: health equity + dignity]. adults ages 18 and over in September and October 2023. These include devices for security (1 in 3 currently using), extenders (for Wi-Fi signals), lighting, appliances, and utilities (say, for energy or water usage).

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instead of jumping in and writing scripts using Python, developers must have knowledge of and experience with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), a standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically that aims to simplify implementation without sacrificing information integrity. The future of healthcare APIs.

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AIHC

MARCH 21, 2023

Health care is like “alphabet soup” – filled with acronyms, abbreviations and terms unique to our profession. Let’s define the 3 acronyms used in the title of this article and how these three rules interact from a compliance perspective. It also applies to data used in a patient safety evaluation system (PSES).

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Time will tell whether this trend will continue in 2023, although the lull in data breaches appears to have continued so far this year with an atypically low number of breaches currently showing on the OCR data breach portal this month. million in 2023, although data breaches can be significantly more expensive.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“ OIG ”) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. 3] Final Rule, Section III.A. [4] 1] See 21st Century Cures Act, Pub. . 2] See Final Rule, Section III.A,

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

UnitedHealth Group said substantial progress has been made in recovering those systems, with eligibility processing, clinical data exchange, and retrospective episode-based payment models expected to be restored in the next 3 weeks. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Typically, the health care provider does not have internal resources for this type of project and will hire a professional telemarketing firm. Know how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) effects your practice. Understand the specific rules and guidelines with protecting patient privacy.

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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. CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. Providers face ‘ominous reality’ of payment cuts as CMS finalizes 2023 Physician Fee Schedule.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

MS noted that differences in implementation approaches could have created gaps in patient health information that would have conflicted directly with the intended goal of interoperable payer-to-payer data exchange. Further, payers should consider submitting comments on the Proposed Rule, which are due on March 13, 2023.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

On December 29, 2022 , President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”). In addition to funding, the Act modifies certain telehealth provisions, expands and extends components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and supports initiatives within the behavioral health and substance use treatment spaces.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The deadline to submit comments is March 13, 2023. The below summary does not focus on the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Fee for Service (FFS) proposals. Advancing interoperability and improving prior authorization for maternal health. Our initial takeaways are summarized below.

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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 Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

Mark Palumbo SOUTH CAROLINA Fire damages portion of Cross Creek Medical Park building in Greenville McLeod Health to build $45 million replacement hospital MUSC could spend up to $705 million on new hospitals in fast-growing SC counties Oconee Memorial Foundation launches $4.2M names new executive director National Healthcare Corp.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Education and conversation around women’s healthcare are evolving, however, women’s health technology is still, by far, an emerging industry. For example, only 3% of the 2,728 US digital health deals since 2011 have focused on women’s health. Startups are usually small in staff but mighty.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

3 hacker gangs targeting hospitals. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. payment increase in 2023. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. HHS is giving $226.5 CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance. Adventist HealthCare awards 3 $20K scholarships to area nursing students. Steward Health Care names new flagship hospital president. 3 Iranian nationals charged in thwarted cyberattack on Boston Children’s Hospital. Locals are skeptical. NEW JERSEY.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

2 Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Regional Hospital in Florida Win Healthcare Design Awards CHS to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General Construction Begins on Orlando Health’s Seven-Story Lakeland Highlands Hospital Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit Florida Hospital Says Data Theft Attack Affects 1.2

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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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Health Care Law Brief

DECEMBER 8, 2023

One notable approach includes implementing an investment‑based incentives program to encourage hospitals to invest in advanced cybersecurity practices that satisfy the newly defined Healthcare and Public Health Sector‑specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals. DMS was compromised by a ransomware attack that impacted 206,695 individuals.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mary’s Health Care System Georgia looks to South Carolina in certificate of need repeal fight HAWAII New Hilo Home For Health Students Who Are Doing Clinical Rotations Hilo Medical Center given $1M to expand services Mental Health Services For Youth On Maui Receive A Funding Boost IDAHO 3 St.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Telehealth, mobile health apps, and other digital platforms will be leveraged to provide remote consultations, health monitoring, and health education, in addition to ensuring patients are better connected to their care partners. Nurse compensation is needed to improve the healthcare system.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

At the time there was a ten-year backlog of uninvestigated cases, so Congress passed Public Law 94-505 to create an independent unit with adequate resources to clear the backlog and implement measures to detect future fraud and abuse. HCFAC gave HHS’ OIG the resources to enforce §1128 of the Social Security Act.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

It used to be that patients stayed 3-5 days after a total hip or knee replacement. No longer can a hospital survive doing 2-3 total knee arthroplasties in one operating room. Trend #3: WALANT is on the rise. 2023 was a tipping point for telehealth treatment. Outpatient surgery has become the overwhelming standard.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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 Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s

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Health Populi

JULY 5, 2023

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) turns 75 today. In today’s Health Populi blog, I will discuss a current data-based snapshot of the NHS in 2023, adding context comparing the U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

Vincent Morrilton Earns Top 100 Critical Access Award CALIFORNIA 2 physician defamation cases to know A’s temporary home stadium a 1st for health systems After 3 deals, California has 7 fewer for-profit hospitals California bill takes aim at after-hours messages to employees Calif. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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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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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. 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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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

ANVISA has also released a set of 106 proposals for Regulatory Projects that will compose the 2021-2023 Regulatory Agenda. There are 11 regulatory projects for the medical devices’ field: Implementation of the National Implant Registry (RNI) in Brazil’s public and private health services.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M to broaden services for low-income households Team From George Washington University Wins Grand Prize in 2023 D.C. Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

CMS ‘birthing-friendly’ hospital designation will debut in 2023. rate hike for Medicare Advantage, Part D plans in 2023. Sutter nurses plan one-day walkout at 3 Sacramento-area hospitals over staffing, PPE. California Set to Launch Statewide Health Information Exchange. by April 23: 3 forecasts.

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