Provider Trust

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Add complicating factors, such as a new generation of pandemic-era fraud, virtual care regulations, labor shortages, financial volatility, and underlying goals surrounding care quality and equity, and the role of credentialing has ballooned into a larger organizational strategy around risk mitigation and provider data accuracy.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Azura Vascular Care said individuals who had sensitive information exposed such as Social Security numbers have been offered complimentary identity protection, credit monitoring, and fraud resolution services.

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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 ’ NEVADA Gov.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

As the metaverse market continues to grow, with some estimates potentially approaching $800 billion in 2024 (or a $300 billion increase from 2020 estimates), technology leaders in various industries, including healthcare, have begun to expand their presence in this new platform. [1]

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. 42 CFR 482.22 (emphasis added).

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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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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Except as noted below, the requirements of the Final Rule are effective January 1, 2024. Under the Final Rule, beginning in 2024, SNP HRAs must include at least one question on each of the three domains from a list of screening instruments to be specified by CMS in subregulatory guidance. 423.100 [3].

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Louis hospital ‘You can’t do this to people’: Patients say they waited 12 hours to be treated at hospital Missouri health system names CEO Petitions seek to add rape, incest exceptions to Missouri abortion law Cigna exiting ACA exchanges in Kansas, Missouri for 2024 ‘It’s a win-win for everybody’: Gov.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Amazon wants to add payer strategy muscle.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What about license verification and screening? This includes a number of provisions related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but certain flexibilities were also extended to Telehealth until the end of 2024. What is their standard of practice for conducting exclusion monitoring?

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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

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 Accused Of Filing False Claims Settles For $14.7M

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

771(a), the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Pharmacy proposed new rules setting forth the requirements to allow a pharmacy to have licensed pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians perform limited pharmaceutical functions at a location other than on the premises of a pharmacy.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

Advocates call requirement ‘dangerous’ HCA Florida hospital taps chief medical officer Baptist Health, South Florida’s biggest healthcare provider, offers buyouts to cut costs Florida children’s hospital taps chief of cardiovascular surgery Group of doctors plan to open old Healthmark Hospital location in 2024 Why Florida hospitals are turning (..)

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

in federal funds for hospitals State of the State 2024: Arkansas health care faces challenges Study ranks Arkansas at the absolute bottom for dental health A mosaic of medical staffing solutions: Groups work to increase health care workforce in Northwest Arkansas CHI St. ‘We 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’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

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

What happens if it disappears? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12 in Financing for Medical Office Building in Utica, New York Jacobi hospital saw 20% of its nurses quit in 2022. .’

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. to settle fraud, kickback charges. Maryland physician to pay $500K billing fraud settlement. cancer center expected to open in 2024. Allina Health to consolidate 2 Minnesota hospitals’ licenses. New CEO takes reins at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.

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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

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024. 2 companies granted licenses to produce medical cannabis in Georgia. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims.

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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

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. over MassHealth fraud. NEW JERSEY.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana St. health dept. processed 1.5

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. 2024 will likely see continued hype regarding A.I. With the clinician shortage expected to continue – and possibly even worsen – in 2024, automation is key from the start of the clinician’s staffing journey (i.e.

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Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

NATIONAL As AI advances in healthcare, industry players wrestle with its risks AHA Comments on FY 2024 Proposed Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities AHA rebukes ‘flawed’ study on hospital finances AHA urges CMS to consider inflation, staffing in light of proposed inpatient rehab rule AHCA prepared to sue over minimum staffing mandate AMA, (..)

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024 Mercy Medical Center alerts 97K patients at risk in security breach St. NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Here’s how to weigh in.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 operating gain Mercer County medical office portfolio sells for $11M Mifepristone is at the center of growing legal battles.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

operating margin for 2024, misses 2023 target University of Michigan Health-West forms portal to track DEI among suppliers, vendors S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list Texas medical office building acquired for $24.6M

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St. million to resolve visa fraud investigation P&G, Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s most innovative companies, according to Fortune St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moore’s 2024 budget MASSACHUSETTS Cancer drugmaker down to 3 employees after trial failure Fallon Health CEO to retire after 25 years with Worcester-based health plan FEMA provides $4M to Massachusetts for daycare Covid-19 testing costs Massachusetts hospital to remain closed for 3 months after fire Nurses keep protesting staffing shortages.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

DC Health moves to Anacostia with high hopes for community impact VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers Health workers partner with churches to target kidney disease among DC’s Black residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare taps population health exec from Virtua ChristianaCare’s medical director takes (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Luke’s hospital addresses flood of text messages due to vendor transition Thrasher steps into VP role at major medical system ILLINOIS Advocate Health building ASC at Chicago mall Advocate Health doubling down on innovation in 2024 Ascension St. joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4

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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?

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